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iPhone Duo: Skipping AppleCare+ Could Be $1,499 Mistake‎

Apple today listed its estimated repair fees for the iPhone Duo without AppleCare+ coverage, with the maximum fee in the U.S. for "other damage" set at $1,499. If you only damage certain parts of the iPhone Duo, the fees are more manageable. For example, the repair fee for damaged back glass is set at $199. If you eventually want to replace the battery in your iPhone Duo, that will cost you $229. As we previously reported, Apple said the iPhone Duo's nano-texture cover layer above the inner display can be removed and replaced, and now we know that Apple will be charging $49 for a cover layer replacement without AppleCare+ coverage. Here is Apple's full list of iPhone Duo repair fees without AppleCare+ coverage: Cover layer damage: $49 Back glass damage: $199 Battery service: $229 Rear camera damage: $229 Outer display damage: $379 Outer display and back glass damage: $509 Inner display damage: $999 Other damage: $1,499 iPhone Duo repair fees with AppleCare+ coverage were already known, but the fees without AppleCare+ coverage were finally disclosed today. Here are Apple's fees if you have AppleCare+ coverage for your iPhone Duo, which costs $19.99 per month, $199.99 per year, or $399 upfront: Battery service below 80% capacity: $0 Cover layer damage: $19 Back glass damage: $29 Outer display damage: $29 Inner display damage: $99 Other accidental damage: $99 Theft or loss: $149 iPhone Duo pre-orders begin this Friday, October 16. The device launches Friday, October 23.Related Roundup: iPhone DuoTag: AppleCareBuyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Coming Soon)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "iPhone Duo: Skipping AppleCare+ Could Be $1,499 Mistake" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Ready for HomeView? Don't Miss These Smart Home Accessory Deals‎

Apple's new HomeView smart home hub is available for pre-order ahead of its launch on November 13. The device lets users control all of their HomeKit gadgets directly from its 7-inch Liquid Retina display, or via Siri AI. In anticipation of the HomeView launch, we've gathered some of the most notable (and discounted) HomeKit and Matter-enabled smart home devices below, all of which you'll be able to control via the home hub. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. You can check out everything we know about the HomeView in our announcement post. Some of the best deals this time around can be found on Philips Hue lights, switches, and bridges, with up to 35 percent off currently available on select products on Amazon. UP TO 35% OFFPhilips Hue Deals at Amazon Lights Philips Hue Hue Starter Kit, 1 Bridge + 2 60W A19 Bulbs - $72.99, down from $142.99 Hue Impress Outdoor Smart Wall Light - $89.99, down from $129.99 Philips Hue Calla Outdoor Pathway - $109.99, down from $149.99 Hue Starter Kit, 1 Bridge + Smart Button + 3 75W A19 LED Bulbs - $125.96, down from $139.99 60W A19 3-Pack Hue White and Color Ambiance - $134.99, down from $147.99 75W White 4-Pack Hue White and Color Ambiance - $148.00, down from $197.99 Hue Starter Kit: Bridge Pro + 3 A19 Smart Bulbs - $199.99, down from $259.99 Hue Signe Floor Lamp - $233.19, down from $362.99 Hue Indoor/Outdoor Holiday 130-Foot String Lights - $329.99, down from $359.99 Govee Govee E12 Smart Light Bulbs 4-Pack - $36.99, down from $49.99 Govee Smart Table Lamp 2 - $69.99, down from $79.99 Govee LED Neon Rope Light - $119.99, down from $159.99 100 ft Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights - $279.99, down from $329.99 Smart Plugs Aqara Zigbee Smart Plug - $29.99, down from $32.99 Cameras Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 - $133.99, down from $144.99 Sensors Eve Water Guard - $99.95, down from $109.95 Aqara Water Leak Sensor 3-Pack - $43.99, down from $49.39 Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor - $18.98, down from $19.98 Vacuums Eufy Robot Vacuum E28 - $659.99, down from $999.99 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find as we head into the holidays? You can sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "Ready for HomeView? Don't Miss These Smart Home Accessory Deals" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Says HomePod 2 Also Works as Default Speaker With Select Macs‎

An addendum to our report about the HomePod mini 2 working as a default speaker on all Mac models with Wi-Fi 6E and later: Apple says this ability extends to the full-sized HomePod 2. Apple's fine print for HomePods as default Mac speakers says "compatible with HomePod mini 2 and HomePod (2nd generation) with support on all Mac desktops and laptops with Wi-Fi 6E or later."Related Roundup: HomePodBuyer's Guide: HomePod (Caution)This article, "Apple Says HomePod 2 Also Works as Default Speaker With Select Macs" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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HomePod Mini 2: All the New Features‎

Apple this week introduced the HomePod mini 2, and we have rounded up all of the new features and changes that we have uncovered so far below. HomePod mini 2 can be pre-ordered now and launches Friday, October 30, but Siri AI support will not be available until a future software update. Here is what is new with the HomePod mini 2: Siri AI support is coming in a future software update, with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad required for requests involving your personal context. S10 chip, up from the S5 chip for the previous model. It is unclear if this chip upgrade enables computational audio improvements. Wi-Fi 6E support, up from Wi-Fi 4 for the previous model. Bluetooth 6 support, up from Bluetooth 5 for the previous model. Default audio output support on Macs with Wi-Fi 6E and later. Sound Glow: the top area glows and pulses in sync with the music playing. Four-speaker surround sound with the new Apple TV 4K: connect four HomePod mini 2 speakers in front and rear pairs. Three microphones for Siri, down from four in the previous model. Two all-new color options: green and pink. While it is the most minor of differences, the HomePod mini 2's listed weight is 3% lower than the previous model. A price increase. In the U.S., the HomePod mini 2 is priced at $149. The previous model was initially $99 and later $129. Related Roundup: HomePod mini 2Buyer's Guide: HomePod Mini (Buy Now)Related Forum: HomePod, HomeView, CarPlay – Home & Auto TechThis article, "HomePod Mini 2: All the New Features" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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WhatsApp Now Lets Anyone Join Calls, No Account Needed‎

Popular Meta chat app WhatsApp today gained guest calling, a feature that lets users invite anyone to join a voice or video call, even if the invitee doesn't have a WhatsApp account. WhatsApp says everyone has access to free, end-to-end encrypted calls with no time limits and support for up to 32 people at once. A guest joining a call needs permission from the call host, and guests will show up in a waiting room until the host lets them in. Guests cannot see other participants' phone numbers, send messages, or add others to the call, and hosts can remove them from the call at any time. Guests have access to screen sharing for reviewing materials, thumbs up and heart emoji reactions, and a raised hand to ask a question. WhatsApp users can start a guest call through the Calls tab. Tap "+" to create a call link and then send the link to anyone. WhatsApp calls can be joined in a computer browser with a WhatsApp call link. WhatsApp says that it plans to roll out calendar integrations later this year for creating a WhatsApp call from a Google or Outlook calendar. With the option to join a call from a browser, WhatsApp is matching a feature that Apple started offering for FaceTime with iOS 15. Anyone can join a ‌FaceTime‌ call with a ‌FaceTime‌ link.Tag: WhatsAppThis article, "WhatsApp Now Lets Anyone Join Calls, No Account Needed" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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AppleCare+ Launched 15 Years Ago Today‎

AppleCare+ became available for the first time 15 years ago today, on October 14, 2011, alongside the iPhone 4S, following its announcement ten days earlier. The previous $69 AppleCare Protection Plan in the United States extended hardware repair coverage and technical support to two years, but excluded accidental damage. ‌AppleCare‌+ cost $99, retaining that two-year term while adding coverage for two accidental damage incidents, each with a $49 service fee. It covered damage from drops and liquid contact, but excluded theft and loss.Tag: AppleCareThis article, "AppleCare+ Launched 15 Years Ago Today" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Reportedly Planning Large iPhone 18 Production Run‎

Apple is reportedly preparing a substantial production run for the standard iPhone 18, following the iPhone 17's success as the world's best-selling smartphone. In a new Weibo post, the leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital" claimed that production of the standard ‌iPhone 18‌ is scheduled to start in late November, describing the volume of inventory being prepared as "quite large." Its predecessor has likely given Apple considerable reason for confidence. Following the ‌iPhone 17‌'s initial pre-order weekend, Apple reportedly instructed two suppliers to increase daily output by at least 30%, according to The Information. Counterpoint Research later reported that the standard ‌iPhone 17‌ led global smartphone sales in both the first and second quarters of 2026. It accounted for 6% of worldwide smartphone unit sales in each quarter, outselling even the ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro Max and ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro. The ‌iPhone 18‌ is expected to retain a broadly similar design, with potential upgrades including a smaller Dynamic Island, the A20 chip, and Apple's C2 modem. It is expected to be unveiled alongside the iPhone 18e and iPhone Air 2 in spring 2027. A late-November production start would give Apple several months to build inventory ahead of launch.Related Roundup: iPhone 18Tag: Fixed Focus DigitalRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "Apple Reportedly Planning Large iPhone 18 Production Run" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Says These Products Are Now Obsolete‎

Apple today added the 12-inch MacBook (2017), iPad (6th generation), and BeatsX headphones to the obsolete products list on its website. Apple considers a product to be obsolete once seven years have passed since it last distributed the product for sale, including to resellers. Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers are instructed to discontinue hardware service for obsolete products and generally cannot order parts for these products as a result. However, Apple says MacBooks may remain eligible for battery replacements for up to 10 years after distribution ended, subject to parts availability. Apple discontinued the Intel-based 12-inch MacBook entirely in 2019, and it has yet to offer a sub-13-inch MacBook model with Apple silicon.Tag: Vintage and Obsolete Apple ProductsThis article, "Apple Says These Products Are Now Obsolete" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Launched iPhone 4S With Siri 15 Years Ago Today‎

Today marks the 15th anniversary of the iPhone 4S launch, introducing Siri as a built-in feature of the iPhone for the first time. The iPhone 4S went on sale on October 14, 2011, ten days after its announcement. It initially launched in the United States, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom, retaining the iPhone 4's glass and stainless steel design while introducing substantial internal improvements. The device's defining addition was Siri, which allowed users to make calls, send messages, create reminders, schedule appointments, and ask questions using natural language. Apple highlighted the assistant's ability to interpret requests in context, such as understanding that a question about needing an umbrella was a request for the weather forecast. ‌Siri‌ initially launched in beta, supporting English localized for the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, alongside French and German. The assistant was exclusive to the iPhone 4S, so owners of older iPhones could not access it simply by installing iOS 5. ‌Siri‌ had already existed as a standalone iPhone app, which launched in February 2010. Apple acquired the company in April that year before integrating its technology into iOS directly. Following the iPhone 4S announcement, Apple removed the original app from the App Store and notified existing users that its service would stop working on October 15. Beyond ‌Siri‌, the iPhone 4S introduced Apple's dual-core A5 chip, which it said delivered up to twice the CPU performance and seven times the graphics performance of the iPhone 4. Its rear camera increased from five to eight megapixels, with an f/2.4 aperture and support for 1080p video recording. A revised antenna system could switch between antennas for transmitting and receiving, while maximum supported HSDPA download speeds doubled to 14.4 Mbps. The iPhone 4S shipped with iOS 5, which had become available two days earlier alongside iCloud. The software update introduced iMessage, Notification Center, and Reminders, as well as wireless software updates and on-device setup. Available in black and white, the iPhone 4S came in 16GB, 32GB, and a new 64GB configuration. U.S. prices started at $199, $299, and $399, respectively, with a qualifying two-year carrier contract. Apple subsequently announced that it had sold more than four million units during its first three days of availability, more than double the iPhone 4's opening sales over the same period.Tag: SiriRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "Apple Launched iPhone 4S With Siri 15 Years Ago Today" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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First Pre-Order Discounts Now Available for HomeView‎

Apple just announced the HomeView yesterday, and Amazon today has introduced the first pre-order discounts on the home hub device. You can get the Space Gray and Starlight colors for $289.99, down from $299.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Although only a $9 discount, this is the first deal we've seen on the HomeView, and as of writing only Amazon is offering any sort of discount on the device. Amazon is still providing an estimated delivery date for November 13, which is when the HomeView officially launches. $9 OFFHomeView for $289.99 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find as we head into the holidays? You can sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "First Pre-Order Discounts Now Available for HomeView" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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