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Second October 'event' possible with new Macs as the focus
Apple already has an unannounced product reveal expected on October 13 and rumors suggest a second round of releases could occur by the end of the month. It is gearing up to be a very busy October for Apple, as iPhone Duo ships, Apple Home gets several new products, and now a possible new Mac launch. Earlier rumors placed Macs in November, but it seems the "Scary Fast" event could see a repeat in…
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Sources: Apple Planning Two Sets of Product Launches in October
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman recently reported that Apple plans to unveil an all-new home hub, a new HomePod mini, and a new Apple TV 4K on Tuesday, October 13, and MacRumors has since learned about another launch slated for later in the month. Apple is planning to unveil additional new products in the final week of October, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. While we do not know exactly which products Apple plans…
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Apps & Logiciels
Google Docs and Drive now support markdown files natively
Spurred by the use of markdown files in the AI age, Google Drive and Google Docs are adding full, native support for markdown (.md) files. Google has been building out markdown support in Drive for years now, but prior steps largely included converting markdown into a format that Docs could use. Now, Google Drive and its suite of apps can open, edit, and fully use markdown files throughout Docs and other apps. This includes…
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IA
Apple accuses OpenAI of improperly adding new arguments to trade secrets case
A few days ago, OpenAI accused Apple of improperly adding new evidence to its trade secrets case. Today, Apple fired back with its own accusation that OpenAI went beyond what court rules permit in its response. Here are the details. One of the many aspects of the lawsuit in which Apple accuses two former employees (Chang Liu and Tang Tan), OpenAI, and io Products of trade secret misappropriation involves a request for a preliminary…
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Apps & Logiciels
Apple invites developers to submit iPhone Duo-ready apps to the App Store
With the iPhone Duo launch fast approaching, Apple is now accepting submissions of iPhone Duo-optimized apps and games built with Xcode 27.1. Here are the details. Over the past few weeks, Apple has released Xcode 27.1 betas with support for building and testing apps and games for the iPhone Duo. Today, the company released Xcode 27.1 Release Candidate 1, which developers can download here. Earlier tonight, in a post published on its Developer News…
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Smartphones
Common mistakes you should avoid when using foldable phones
Your phone can fold in half, but your keys shouldn’t join it. The most common mistake you should avoid when using foldable phones is dropping them. But that's common knowledge and doesn't make for a very exciting discussion. You're probably thinking about the inside foldable screen, where the most common way to damage it is closing it on something that shouldn't be there. Samsung's foldable care page warns that cards, coins or keys can…
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Apps & Logiciels
Googlebooks can’t install the Slack web app on day one
Googlebook is now on sale and shipping to customers and, on day one at least, they can’t install the Slack web app. Googlebook as a platform relies on two main forms of apps. The first is native Android apps, as Googlebook OS is, at its core, Android. That’s what you’ll use for many experiences including Gemini, Google Photos, music apps, and more. Others, like Gmail and YouTube, instead rely on progressive web apps. That…
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IT & Science & Technology
Can a MacBook handle heavy games? Here's what you should know
The gap between Mac and PC is finally closing, but be careful before you pick a Mac as your primary gaming platform. Macs have never exactly been gaming machines. For a long time, not only was the hardware lacking, but many developers never bothered to bring their titles to macOS. But the situation is different now with Apple silicon — the M-series chips are powerful, and there are new tools to easily port PC…
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Gemini Call for Me might tell your mom you’re running late
A rumored Android update would automate personal phone calls with Gemini AI. A rumored Android update would automate personal phone calls with Gemini AI. Google may be expanding its “Call for Me” AI feature beyond business calls so you can use it to send messages to friends and family. Android Authority reports finding a “Gemini Calling” introductory screen in an APK teardown with examples that include “Call Mom and tell her I will be…
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Apps & Logiciels
Apple may soon track when Google promotes Chrome inside Safari
Apple may be preparing to track when Google promotes Chrome or the Google app to users browsing in Safari, and how users react to those promotions. Here are the details. Since iOS 27.2 beta 2, Apple has been testing code in Safari that can detect when Google shows banners promoting Chrome or the Google app on its search pages, as well as whether users interact with those promotions. While this does not mean that…
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Mini PC vs. laptop: Which is better for your home office?
A laptop can become a desktop with one cable, making the home-office choice less obvious than it looks. I own both a mini PC and a laptop, and I prefer to have the mini PC on my desk. It doesn't take up much space and fades into a setup that revolves around the monitor, keyboard and mouse I actually use. The small box becomes a part of the office and an organized desk. However,…
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Apps & Logiciels
This tool frees up Apple Intelligence storage on macOS, but think twice before using it
A new open-source tool is going viral over its promise to let users who aren’t interested in Apple Intelligence reclaim 12GB or more of storage on their Macs. Here are the details. Like many companies adding AI tools and models across their platforms, Apple has faced criticism for features that take up storage space some users consider unnecessary. While Apple Intelligence required up to 7GB of storage on macOS 26, that figure has increased…
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Cybersécurité
Cybersécurité proactive : comment évaluer la pertinence des solutions avant de les adopter ?
Dans un paysage numérique où les cyberattaques évoluent en sophistication et en fréquence, les entreprises comme les particuliers cherchent des réponses concrètes pour se protéger. Les recommandations techniques abondent, mais leur transposition effective soulève des questions cruciales : comment distinguer une solution adaptée à ses besoins d’une approche générique ? Comment s’assurer qu’un outil basé sur l’intelligence artificielle ou un test d’intrusion répondra aux spécificités de son environnement ? Avant de déployer une stratégie,…
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9to5Mac Daily: October 5, 2026 – macOS privacy changes, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Stuff:Stuff helps you get everything out of your head and into a simple, elegant system—closing open loops and reducing mental stress. A simple to-do list for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with powerful tools…
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Apps & Logiciels
macOS development continues to hint at touchscreen MacBooks
Apple's latest macOS 27.2 beta references new touch gestures for Safari and Notes, meaning we're in for a neat Sidecar upgrade, a touchscreen MacBook Pro, or both. While rumors of a MacBook Pro with a touchscreen go back years, it looks as though the device is finally nearing release. Monday's macOS 27.2 beta indicates that multiple system applications will receive additional touch recognition capabilities. As MacRumors points out, the Notes app supports a feature…
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How to add and customize your CarPlay widgets
Personalizing your CarPlay dashboard beyond its apps only takes a few easy steps. Since Apple added widgets to CarPlay in iOS 26, compatible cars have gotten even closer to being a proper extension of your iPhone. Instead of being limited to navigation, messaging and audio, CarPlay widgets let you view information from many other apps on your phone. Whether you want to check live game scores, manage your smart home or follow the forecast…
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HeyPolo gives parents real-time visibility into how their teen is driving, all inside one app
Do you remember the first time you backed out of the driveway on your own? It was pure freedom. For your parents? It was probably one of the most terrifying times of their life. When you were a teenager, your parents had no way to know how fast you were driving, when you arrived at your location, how safe you drove, etc. No news was good news, and hope was the only real tool…
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MCP for agent-to-agent comms may be the riskiest protocol you've never heard of
The adoption of AI agents in millions of organizations is creating new opportunities for attackers to make them take malicious actions, such as exfiltrating database contents and sensitive business and personal information. In the past five months, Google and four other organizations—with little in common except for their use of AI agents—have acknowledged vulnerabilities that exploit one agent inside a targeted network to spread harmful instructions to other internal agents. The technique is a…
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2032 : Quand la protection devient une prison invisible
Imaginez un monde où l’on ne vous interdit rien explicitement. Où les murs n’existent plus, mais où chaque déplacement est évalué, chaque parole analysée par des algorithmes bienveillants. Où l’État ne dit jamais ‘non’, mais toujours ‘pour votre bien’ en justifiant chaque restriction. Ce n’est pas une fiction lointaine : c’est le cœur du dilemme que soulève 2032 – Pour votre bien. À travers les yeux de Gabriel Vernet, ancien entrepreneur brisé par un…
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Are extended warranties on TVs and laptops ever really worth it?
Have mercy on retail clerks. To keep their jobs, they're often asked to push promotions they know most customers don't want, such as memberships and credit cards. Upselling looks good on a manager's ledger, even if it irritates a good portion of their customers. If you've been shopping for smart TVs, laptops or just about any major piece of electronics in the past decade, you've no doubt been pitched on the idea of an…
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Lucid Motors’ EV output falls to lowest level in almost 2 years
Lucid Motors built 2,954 electric vehicles (EVs) in the third quarter of this year, a 54% drop from a year ago, as the company purposely limits production to better meet demand for its EVs. This was the third straight quarter in which the number of EVs Lucid built has declined. It’s also the lowest quarterly output since the first quarter of 2025, which was just after Lucid Motors started production of its second EV,…
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Apps & Logiciels
Google Find Hub tags adding NFC support, better registration
According to the latest version of Google Play services, Find Hub tags are getting two new capabilities. Version 26.39 of Google Play services has two Security & Privacy features related to the Find Hub network. Find Hub devices that support NFC can be tapped with a phone to reveal “details and settings or identify lost tags.” At the moment, you have to place lost tags in an identification mode to get details, with the…
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IA
Siri AI & Smart Replies coming to the Apple TV, tvOS 27.2 code suggests
We now have yet another indication that Apple Intelligence is coming to the next Apple TV 4K, with references to Apple's foundation models surfacing in a tvOS 27.2 beta. Back in June 2026, tvOS 27 code suggested that the next-generation Apple TV 4K would support Siri AI. Apple's own software has once again referenced the same upgrade, which is both inevitable and an obvious choice at this point. On Monday, Apple released the third…
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Apps & Logiciels
Googlebook gets Luminar photo editing app with ‘Continue On’ support
One of the biggest questions around Googlebook is what app support will look like and, as the platform officially arrives for customers this week, Luminar is debuting a rebuilt photo editing app for Googlebook. Luminar is a photo editing app that’s available across desktop platforms like Mac and Windows, but it’s also on Android, iOS, iPad, and ChromeOS. Now, it’s also making the jump to Googlebook. The Luminar app has been rebuilt with support…
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