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South Korea's regulator issued the companies a combined fine of 63.7 billion won for forcing payment methods on developers. The companies must submit compliance plans within one month and make changes within three months, but they disagree with the decision.
Madina UsmonovaApple has updated the 14-inch MacBook Pro and the 24-inch iMac, moving both to the new M6 chip and macOS 27. Pre-orders open from October 28, with sales starting November 6. The MacBook Pro starts at $1999, the iMac at $1499.
Otabek YusupovOwners of foldable iPhone Duo devices purchased before the official start of sales report that after a settings reset the devices stop activating. Andrey Vinogradov, editor-in-chief of IT EXPERT magazine, suggested that Apple could have identified such units by serial number, but the blocking mechanism remains unclear.
Otabek YusupovOwners of the first foldable iPhone Duo are reporting stripes and cracks on the internal display. Apple acknowledged the issue in a small number of devices and is offering replacements. The company is not disclosing the scale of the defect.
Aziz KarimovThe launch of the foldable iPhone Duo has been overshadowed by user complaints regarding screen cracks and defects, while Apple simultaneously released the iOS 27.2 update featuring new Siri capabilities, Apple Pencil support, and critical security patches addressing vulnerabilities linked to government spyware.
Aziz KarimovOn October 26, Apple announced an updated iPad mini: for the first time, an 8.5-inch OLED display, a 5.4 mm-thick body, IP67 rating and the A20 Pro chip. Pre-orders from October 28, sales from November 6, priced from $699. Uzbek outlets described differently what the $849 pays for.
Otabek YusupovTechCrunch has published an updated list of shut-down AI startups and products: Character.ai filed for bankruptcy, Relay ceased operations, Notion Mail, Huxe, Yupp, and Figgs AI shut down, and the Humane AI Pin was sold to HP. According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, about 42% of corporate AI initiatives are ultimately abandoned. TechCrunch has published a continuously updated list of shut-down AI startups and products: Character.ai filed for bankruptcy, Relay ceased operations, Notion Mail, Huxe, Yupp, and Figgs AI shut down, and the Humane AI Pin was sold to HP. According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, about 42% of corporate AI initiatives are ultimately abandoned.
Aziz KarimovTechCrunch published a review of apps optimized for the foldable iPhone Duo, introduced by Apple in September 2026 at a starting price of $2000. Netflix, Deck-Man, TypeDraw, Wakeout, Flighty, Tiny Computers, Sky Guide, MD Vinyl, Pico Cam, and Toastie use the device's two screens in unconventional ways — from a virtual cassette player to a “toaster” mode. At the same time, many mainstream iOS apps are still not adapted to the foldable format. TechCrunch published a roundup of apps optimized for the foldable iPhone Duo, unveiled by Apple in September 2026 at a starting price of $2,000. Netflix, Deck-Man, TypeDraw, Wakeout, Flighty, Tiny Computers, Sky Guide, MD Vinyl, Pico Cam and Toastie use the device’s two screens in unconventional ways — from a virtual cassette player to a “toaster” mode. Meanwhile, many mainstream iOS apps are still not adapted to the foldable form factor.
Aziz KarimovOn October 23, an Apple store in Sydney was the first to begin selling the iPhone Duo. Pre-orders, which opened on October 16, sold out within minutes — delivery dates were pushed to the end of January. The Duo is Apple's most expensive iPhone: from $1999 (256 GB) to $3199 (2 TB). According to Wired, Touch ID is used instead of Face ID, and many third-party apps have not yet been adapted to the unusual form factor.
Sevara AzamovaApple announced new and expanded agreements with Perryman Company and Qnity Electronics as part of the American Manufacturing Program. Perryman will supply titanium for the first foldable iPhone Duo with at least 80% recycled content, and Qnity — films for the iPhone 18 Pro camera. Apple has committed to invest up to $100 million over three years.
Sevara AzamovaApple has tightened its rules for developers: apps that use AI to generate abusive content are banned, as are those that hide 'nudification' features until after passing the App Store review. The company said it will remove such apps and strengthened rules against human trafficking and child exploitation.
Sardor QodirovTime magazine has published its list of the 300 best inventions of 2026. It includes Apple's first foldable iPhone, a Dyson electric toothbrush with a built-in camera, the $20,000 1X Neo home humanoid robot, and Lilypad Paint by Adept Materials.
Sardor QodirovApple announced the Home Collection line of smart home accessories: security cameras, a video doorbell, an electronic lock, and a thermostat with temperature sensors. The devices were developed in partnership with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric, support Thread, and are controlled via the Home app or Siri.
Sardor QodirovApple announced HomeView — a device with a 7-inch touchscreen, an A18 processor, and a camera for FaceTime, running on the updated voice assistant Siri AI. Also introduced were the A19-based Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini 2, and Apple Home Collection accessories. Sales in the US start on November 13 at a price of $299; the device will not be sold in Europe for the time being.
Sardor QodirovMeta has introduced the open-weight model Muse Spark Open with 816 billion parameters and a 1 million token context. The company calls it the most capable open model in the US. The model was built to run on Apple computers but requires at least 1 TB of RAM.
Sardor QodirovApple introduced HomeView — its first display hub for the smart home at $299 (267 euros), with pre-orders starting on Tuesday. Also announced were the Apple TV 4K with the A19 chip and Siri AI, the HomePod mini 2 speaker in new colors, and the Apple Home Collection accessory line created together with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric, including a smart door lock, thermostats and cameras.
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