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9to5Mac Daily: October 23, 2026 – MacBook Pro rumors, iPhone Duo apps
9to5Mac Daily podcast recaps top tech news including MacBook Pro rumors and iPhone Duo app ecosystem developments.
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HMD 2660 Flip Senior Edition with AI Companion: What it offers specifically for senior citizens
HMD releases a flip phone aimed at senior citizens with an AI companion named Mary that offers conversation, storytelling, games and memory assistance.
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Your Pixel Watch is getting smarter about tracking activity with Google Health 5.11
Google Health 5.11 expands automatic activity detection from 10 to over 100 workout types across Pixel Watch and Fitbit wearables.
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Is the GPU crisis down to real shortages, or is it market manipulation?
Analysis examining whether current GPU shortages stem from genuine supply constraints or market manipulation tactics.
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Report: Apple gains ground in China as smartphone shipments hit 14-year low in Q3
Global smartphone shipments fell in Q3 with China declining 10% year-over-year, though Apple gained market share amid rising memory costs.
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iPhone Duo has hidden trick that solves a common complaint
iPhone Duo users have discovered a hidden Control Center shortcut that simplifies access on the new foldable device.
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Not a fan of full-screen Calling Cards? Keep an eye out for this update
Google is developing a Compact Photo option for Calling Cards that displays smaller contact photos instead of full-screen images during calls.
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7 iPhone Duo Apps That Take Full Advantage of the New Foldable Phone
Seven iPhone Duo apps are highlighted as examples of applications optimized to leverage the foldable's larger tablet-like display.
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watchOS 27.2 gets new RC ahead of next week’s launch
Apple has released a second release candidate build of watchOS 27.2 ahead of its launch next week.
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Galaxy Buds On leak gives us a 360-degree look at Samsung’s upcoming earbuds
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Buds On earbuds have been spotted in European retail listings suggesting a launch in early December, following an October 27 South Korea release.
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Next week’s MacBook Pro could be huge upgrade, but with one problem
Apple's redesigned MacBook Pro launching next week promises to be a major upgrade, though there is one area identified as problematic.
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Soundcore’s latest noise-crushing headphones are on sale for a new low price
Soundcore's Space 2 noise-canceling headphones are on sale at an all-time low of $106.49, offering improved ANC and battery life over the original Space One.
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Google Health 5.11 rolling out expanded 100+ activity detection to Fitbit Air, Pixel Watch
Google Health 5.11 expands automatic activity detection to Fitbit Edge and Pixel Watch devices.
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Google Messages is working to finally clean up its messy settings menu
Google Messages is redesigning its settings menu, splitting a monolithic list into organized categories and refreshing individual settings pages.
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Pebble Just Made It Even Easier to Make Cool Watch Faces
Pebble has added watchOS-style complications to its platform, enabling expanded functionality for its Core Devices Index rings.
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HomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot’s new light bars bring 12-zone color to Apple Home
SwitchBot released new RGBICWW light bars with 12-zone color control and dedicated white LEDs, offering dual functionality for both work and entertainment through Wi-Fi and Matter.
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Fi’s GPS-equipped dog trackers are on sale for 30 percent off
Fi's GPS-equipped pet trackers are discounted 30% through October 25th, with the Fi Ultra model featuring LTE, GPS, and Starlink satellite connectivity for lost-pet location tracking.
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Strava gets plain-language route search, with turn-by-turn audio navigation coming soon
Strava updated its route search with plain-language queries and announced turn-by-turn audio navigation coming to subscribers, enhancing outdoor fitness and exploration safety features.