Thursday, October 15, 2026
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News items you should check out: October 15

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other neat sites:

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other neat sites:

° From MacRumors:Applehas 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.  

° From MacRumors: Apple has added the 12-inch MacBook (2017), iPad (6th generation), and BeatsX headphones to the obsolete products list on its website.

° From 9to5Mac: Apple has just updated its list of vintage and obsolete products, adding the final model of the beloved 12-inch MacBook to the “obsolete” list alongside two other products.° From AppleInsider: Apple has revealed a flat-rate charge for repairing any damage to a HomeView, and without AppleCare insurance, it’s $279.

° From The MacObserver: The new Apple TV 4K has three far-field mics for hands-free Siri. Apple says their data stays in Secure Exclaves that tvOS and apps cannot reach.

° From Macworld: Is Siri AI coming to your big HomePod? Maybe but probably not.

° From The Verge: The HomeView doesn’t natively support any video apps yet — not even Apple’s.

° From MacVoices Live!: On the new episode, Apple’s new HomeView takes center stage (no pun intended) as the panel examines its design, features, pricing, and potential role in the smart home.

Dennis Sellers
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Dennis Sellers is the editor/publisher of Apple World Today. He’s been an “Apple journalist” since 1995 (starting with the first big Apple news site, MacCentral). He loves to read, run, play sports, and watch movies.

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