Apple News 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 17, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Retail & Corporate
Some Apple retail staff have reportedly been told to discourage walk-in purchases of the iPhone Duo, as supply remains tight following strong preorder demand. Apple has also hired former Meta lawyer Scott Tucker to lead its global litigation efforts, a reshuffle of the company's legal team.
Policy & App Store
Apple has tightened its App Review Guidelines to target AI "nudify" apps that generate non-consensual imagery. Separately, developers are being urged to prepare for Rosetta's removal in mac OS, with one IT administrator outlining how he is managing his fleet ahead of the change.
iPhone Duo & Accessories
UK carrier EE has published Handoff pricing for customers preordering the iPhone Duo. Apple's official silicone case for the device will require adhesive to stay attached. Third-party makers are also filling the gap, with UGREEN's 25W MagSafe battery featuring liquid cooling.
Week in Review & Deals
It was a busy week for Apple, highlighted by the HomeView, new Apple TV and HomePod mini announcements and the sell-out of the iPhone Duo. Discounts are also available this weekend, with Apple deals on Air Pods Pro, the new Apple TV 4K and MacBook models. For those tracking their gear, the Hoardware app offers a way to catalogue an Apple device collection.
Coming Up
The iPhone Duo is about a week away from launching, according to 9to5Mac.