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The iPhone Duo is cracking, Apple's own 10-K says AI agents might go rogue, and Silicon Valley's half-billion-dollar midterm bet got cashed out by a blue wave, so naturally the hottest debate of the week is who's got the range to talk politics.The LowdownApple Confirms iPhone Duo Inner Display CrackingApple Warns Its AI Agents Could Go RogueApple Bans Employees From Betting on Prediction Markets2nd StringSilicon Valley's Midterm Spending Spree Meets a Blue WaveFor The CultureAngela Rye vs. Brandi McGill: Who Has the Range?The HookupHow to Customize iMessage Suggested Actions in iOS 27.2
We recap Apple’s Pro and Tell event, from the glowing Apple logo’s return to which MacBook Pro you should actually buy, plus Oura’s new lawsuit, HaloBraid, and an iPhone Duo button tip.The LowdownPro and Tell RecapMacBook Pro M6MacBook Pro PROLED XDR Display2nd StringOura sues Ultrahuman AGAINFor The CultureHaloBraid: Tech & Culture MeetThe HookupHow to remap iPhone Duo buttons to match orientation
Apple shades AI’s “lunatic fringe” as touchscreen MacBook Pros loom, Starlink slows Ukraine down, chatbots flunk culture class, and your iPhone locks to passcode-only.The LowdownApple’s “Pro and Tell” Event: Touchscreen MacBook Pro ExpectediPhone Duo Delivery Dates Are Getting Pulled InApple Calls AI’s Loudest Players the “Lunatic Fringe”2nd StringMusk Reportedly Slows Starlink Service for Ukraine’s MilitaryFor The CultureAI Chatbots Struggle With Cultural Context, Study FindsThe HookupForce Your iPhone to Unlock With Passcode Only
Apple opened the door to its smart home, but the welcome mat comes with a price, and we’re talking about all of it.The LowdownWelcome Home: Apple Event RecapiPhone Duo Hits Stores Oct 232nd StringFlock Safety Or Surveillance?For The Culture Georgia Votes: Early Turnout, Early Voting Tips, and Knowing Who’s on Your BallotThe HookupHow To: Stop Your iPhone Calls From Ending Randomly
Smart glasses, green bubbles, and the cost of convenienceThe LowdownYour Mac Won't Let Go of Apple Intelligence — Should Apple Add a Delete Button?Apple and LG Team Up on 7 Smart Home DevicesiOS 27 RCS Upgrades Fix the Green Bubble Annoyances2nd StringVisually Impaired Users Fear a Smart Glasses BacklashFor The CultureWembanyama Says No to Sports Betting Deals — Should Other Players Follow?The HookupHow to Force Quit Apple Watch Apps in watchOS 27
Apple owes somebody $250 million over Siri promises it didn't keep. Are you that somebody? The Lowdown$250M Siri Settlement Site LiveTernus May Blow Up Apple's Release CalendarApple's Shelved AI AppleCare Plan2nd StringMcDonald's AI Menu PricingFor The CultureA Different World… The SequelThe HookupSiri AI actually worksGet Your Apple Settlement Check
Your iPhone forgets your face, your Mac gives its storage to Siri, and Meta wants your wallet, so of course the most trustworthy thing in tech this week is a 0.1% raise.The LowdowniPhone 18 Pro's Face ID Is Having an Identity CrisisiPhone 18 First ImpressionsApple Intelligence Is Eating Your Mac's Storage (And You Can't Say No)Apple Card Savings Finally Gets a Raise2nd StringMeta's Muse Wants to Be Your Personal Shopper. Amazon Isn't Having ItFor The CultureConverse Pulls Chuck 70 X Ad After KKK and Lynching ComparisonsThe HookupJust Tell Shortcuts What You Want (It'll Build It for You)
IOS 27 is here, but to get the most talked about feature, Siri AI, you’ll still have to get in line to get it.The LowdowniOS 27 Is Here Craig Federighi Admitted the iPhone Duo and iPad Mini Basically Do the Same ThingApple Quietly Raised Prices on the Old iPhones — Right After the Duo Event2nd StringMeta's Smart Glasses NameTag Feature Not On But Still Trains on Your PhotosFor The CultureFamed Director Says AI Means He "Didn't Need Black Actors"The HookupHow to get Siri AI
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