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Press review · Sunday, 18 October 2026 · as of 01:48 UTC
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theverge.com
Apple skips the base iPhone 18 at its fall launch event
Apple is focusing on higher-priced iPhone models this fall.
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macrumors.com
Apple Reveals iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Battery Capacities
Apple has confirmed the battery capacities for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models that the company announced earlier today. Apple is required to publish energy labels on its iPhone product pages in the EU, and they reveal the official mAh battery capacities for the devices. Here are the battery capacities for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models that still have a SIM card tray, according to Apple: iPhone 18 Pro: 4,056 mAh (+1.7% vs.
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ign.com
Mario Kart World Update Patch Notes Reveal Classic Tracks Free for Nintendo Switch 2 Players
Nintendo has revealed that a Mario Kart World update will add classic SNES tracks, Knockout Tour courses, and more later today.
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9to5mac.com
Apple shares more details about Apple Intelligence usage limits and terms - 9to5Mac
Apple today published a new support article that provides more detail on Apple Intelligence usage terms, limits, and restrictions.
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gematsu.com
Yu-Gi-Oh! TAG FORCE GX announced for Switch 2, Switch, and PC
Konami has announced Yu-Gi-Oh! TAG FORCE GX, a remake of the RPG card game Yu-Gi-Oh! TAG FORCE 3 with modern visual, enhanced Dueling, and nostalgic cards from the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime era. It will l…
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The black iPhone Pro returns
Apple brought black back.
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Apple Discontinues iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max
Following the announcement of the iPhone 18 Pro models today, Apple discontinued the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Apple usually retires its Pro models with the release of their successors, and this year that's no different. Both the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are no longer available on Apple's online store. The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max were introduced in September 2025, at Apple's "Awe dropping" event and released later the same month.
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AirPods With Cameras Were Supposed to Debut Today, Now Delayed
Apple planned to introduce high-end in-ear AirPods with built-in cameras for analyzing the surrounding environment at today's event, but the launch has been pushed to next year, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. In early August, Gurman said the earbuds were progressing well enough to potentially ship before the end of the year.
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Apple Debuts New Accessories for iPhone 18 Pro and AirPods Pro 3
Apple today announced a new lineup of accessories for the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and AirPods Pro 3, including a redesigned clear case with MagSafe and all-new wrist straps.
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kotaku.com
Getting Lost In Blood Of Dawnwalker Is Part Of The Fun, But Getting Un-Lost Is A Serious Pain - Kotaku
I'm begging for the developers to add some kind of map shortcut
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Apple’s new iPhone camera mode promises to prove your photo isn’t AI
A new twist on content authentication.
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Apple is raising iPhone prices by $100 on all of its old models
The price increase impacts the iPhone 16, the full iPhone 17 lineup, as well as the iPhone Air.
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arstechnica.com
Apple debuts $129 AirPods 5 with better noise cancellation and transparency mode
AirPods 5 with noise cancellation is cheaper than its predecessor.
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droid-life.com
Pixel 11 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro: Which to Buy?
Apple shared its new hardware line-up for the end of 2026 today, revealing the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone Duo, new Apple Watch models, and some new AirPods. For those who missed the event and don’t want to re-watch, yet still want to see how the new iPhone 18 Pro compares to...
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iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max: Our first hands-on impressions
Here’s Apple’s newest Pro iPhones.
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foxnews.com
Obama judge's peculiar Trump rebuke ignites fury over 'unprofessional' language: 'Embarrassment'
Three Obama-appointed judges blocked the IRS from sharing taxpayer addresses with ICE on Tuesday, with one calling the argument "weak sauce."
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Apple announces A20 Pro chip with 2nm design and major performance gains - 9to5Mac
Apple today unveiled the A20 Pro, its first chip built on 2nm technology at its “Surprise and Shine” event, bringing major CPU, GPU, and AI upgrades to the iPhone 18 Pro lineup.
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cyclingnews.com
Zwift unveils new smart bike, rolls out a range of new in-game features, and integrates with popular wearable
Watopia to be expanded, new Halo bikes, and details of ZRL's return announced
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androidcentral.com
Motorola Signature 27 teaser suggests the phone is finally US-bound
The teaser also hints at a major camera upgrade.
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sfgate.com
Apple announces the iPhone 18 lineup and its first foldable phone
Apple announced the iPhone 18 lineup, Apple Watch Series 12, AirPods 5 and its first foldable iPhone at its September 2026 event.
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gizmodo.com
iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max Come In Burgundy and Have a Variable Aperture for the Camera
No regular iPhone 18 this year. Just two Pro models.
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businessinsider.com
Apple CEO John Ternus posts teaser video hours before the company's annual launch event
Apple CEO John Ternus posted a cryptic teaser video ahead of Wednesday's launch event, where Apple is expected to unveil a foldable iPhone.
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hollywoodreporter.com
Sydney Sweeney Stars in Provocative Ad Campaign for Novig Sports Trading App
"Novig is just sports. So they wanted to show just sports,” Sweeney says in the ad as she goes nude while posing with a variety of sports equipment including footballs.
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iPhone 18 Pro battery life compared to iPhone Duo and iPhone 17 Pro - 9to5Mac
Apple has just announced the new flagship iPhone lineup, featuring iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo. One of the biggest...
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gematsu.com
Metal Slug Ultimate Collection announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC
SNK has announced Metal Slug Ultimate Collection, a collection of 10 games in celebration of Metal Slug’s 35th anniversary. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, an…
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techcrunch.com
There are new shiny iPhones, so Apple is making you pay more for older models | TechCrunch
Apple is raising the price of its existing iPhone models by $100, including iPhone 16, iPhone 17, and iPhone Air.
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news.xbox.com
Plan for Emergence Day Today With the Full Gears of War: E-Day Achievements List
Gears of War has always been famous, sometimes infamous, for its Achievements and Gears of War: E-Day is no exception. As we countdown the days until Emergence Begins on October 6th, we wanted to offer Gears fans a sneak peek at the feats they’ll need to accomplish to unlock Achievements in Gears of War: E-Day.
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9to5google.com
Apple's iPhone Duo foldable has the same IP68 protection as Pixel Fold – temporary
Apple did the thing. The first foldable iPhone has arrived with the new iPhone Duo delivering a pretty compelling package...
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cnet.com
Apple Introduces New AirPods 5 With Improved Noise Canceling - CNET
Like their AirPods 4, the AirPods 5 come in two versions, but both now feature active noise-canceling -- and it's 50% more effective.
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thedailybeast.com
Elon Musk’s First Wife Spills on Their Rocky Marriage in Bombshell New Film
The world’s richest man is the subject of a new four-hour documentary.
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Inside the elaborate effort to hide California's cell towers
California's ugliest trees serve an important purpose.
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Apple updates trade-in values following ‘Surprise and Shine’ event - 9to5Mac
Apple has updated its trade-in payouts following the iPhone Duo event, lowering values for iPhones while increasing them for iPads and most Macs.
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September 2026 Apple Event Spoiler-Free Video Stream
Apple's "Surprise and Shine" media event kicks off at 10:00 am Pacific Time today with members of the media in attendance. We know that some MacRumors readers who can't follow the event as it's being broadcast are interested in avoiding all of the announcements and waiting until the event video is available for on-demand viewing so as to experience it without already knowing the outcome.
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Apple's Fine Print: Daily Usage Limits for Siri AI, 'Expanded Access' Coming for a Fee
Apple today confirmed that there will be a daily usage limit for Siri AI, with expanded access available for a fee in the future. In the fine print of Apple's announcement of the Health Sensing features coming to the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4, Apple says it will have usage limits on Siri AI, intelligent photo editing tools, Image Playground, and Apple Foundation Cloud models in the Shortcuts app.
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iPhone Duo Gets Its Own Case and Folio With Kickstand
Apple today introduced two dedicated accessories for iPhone Duo, its Case and a Folio with Kickstand. The iPhone Duo Case is a thin, two-part design that wraps around both the front and back of the device. It uses built-in magnets that align with th iPhone Duo for what Apple calls a "magical attach experience". The case is made from polycarbonate with a matte coating and comes in Sand and Navy Blue.
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Apple to Offer Better Trade-In Pricing for Minor Cosmetic Damage
Apple will today expand its trade-in program to offer better pricing for devices with minor cosmetic defects, MacRumors understands. Under Apple's current trade-in system, cosmetic issues such as small chips in the display glass have generally been treated the same way as far more serious damage, such as a cracked or smashed screen, resulting in a similarly steep cut to a device's trade-in value.
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nintendolife.com
'Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain' Is Real, And It's Coming To Switch 2
Hello, old friend
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petapixel.com
iPhone 18 Pro Has Apple's Fastest Lens Yet Thanks to Variable Aperture
iPhone 18 Pro promises to be Apple's best iPhone camera ever. By a lot.
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Here's how iPhone Duo treats apps not optimized for the foldable display - 9to5Mac
Apple has officially announced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable display device. Additionally, the company has detailed how third-party apps...
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Don’t Let Your Shiny New iPhone 18 Pro or Pro Max Meet the Pavement—Here’s How To Keep It Safe and Charged
Your new Apple iPhone is better with the right case and charger.
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Apple Reveals iPhone 18 Pro Models Will Be Available in Four New Colors
Apple at its annual fall iPhone event has revealed that the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models will be available in four new colors. Apple describes the new colors as a Deep Black, a refined Silver, a new Glacier Blue, and Burgundy – calling the latter a "sophisticated and unique new color" that's obviously meant to be a successor to the iPhone 17 Pro's Cosmic Orange.
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iPhone Duo Supports MagSafe Charging
Rumors about the foldable iPhone were unclear on whether it would have MagSafe charging, but it turns out the iPhone Duo does indeed have a magnetic charging array. Tech specs for the device say it supports MagSafe wireless charging at up to 25W, the same as the iPhone 18 Pro models. It also supports Qi2.2 25W wireless charging when using third-party accessories. Faster wired charging is available, with the iPhone Duo charging to 50 percent in a 20-minute period.
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popsci.com
The best gadgets and gear that debuted at IFA 2026
Why wait for the future of technology to arrive when you can see it now? Here are the most exciting gadgets from Europe's biggest tech expo.
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appleinsider.com
John Ternus teases variable aperture in iPhone 18 Pro before event
The second X post from new Apple CEO John Ternus is almost certainly teasing the iPhone 18 Pro Max's variable aperture camera, which should be revealed later today.
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Apple Raises Prices of iPhone 16, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17e
Behind today's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo announcements, Apple has raised the prices of the existing iPhone 16, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17e on its online store. The new starting prices for the three models now look like this: iPhone 16: $799 (+$100) iPhone 17e: $699 (+$100) iPhone 17: $899 (+$100) iPhone Air: $1099 (+$100)So that's a $100 price hike on all four existing models in Apple's iPhone lineup.
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watchOS 27 upgrade coming to Apple Watch this month - 9to5Mac
watchOS 27 is coming this month, and now we have an official release date. Apple says we can expect the...
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Xbox is bringing back startup animations from its console history
Xbox Insiders will also be able to test a new search feature, improved Remote Play quality, and clearer voice chat.
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gematsu.com
Danganronpa 2×2 launches January 14, 2027
Danganronpa 2×2 will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on January 14, 2027, publisher Spike Chunsoft and developer Gemdrops announc…
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gematsu.com
Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC
Square Enix has announced Romancing SaGa 3 remake Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC (Steam, Microsoft Store). It will launch on February 16…
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gameinformer.com
Every New Announcement At The September 2026 Nintendo Direct
From a new 2D Metroid to a new open-world Kirby, here's every new update and reveal from today's broadcast. - Game Informer