Favorite tech stories of the day by Nick Starr...and occasionally my opinions... ***Tech ONLY***

Washington, DC
Joined July 2010
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PSA: Turn this off immediately on your iPhone Duo! – at Columbus, OH
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20th in line for iPhone Duo out in 10 hours in Columbus Ohio @ Easton Apple Store – at Columbus, OH
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Still setting up the Easton Apple Store for the iPhone Duo launch – at Columbus, OH
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iPhone Duo!!! – at Columbus, OH
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Best day ever! iPhone Duo AND McRib is back! – at Columbus, OH
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If Apple doesn’t do face ID on the 2uo if they had under-screen touch ID, that would help a lot.
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It’s great! I can’t wait for the 2uo and FaceID though.
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Don't like that the iPhone Duo doesn't auto-lock when you close it? You can fix it with this simple Shortcuts automation. icloud.com/shortcuts/cc3f653…
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iPhone Duo Shortcut: Lock your iPhone Duo if you’re running an app and close the phone, the app still runs on the smaller display. If you’re on the home screen, closing also locks the phone. icloud.com/shortcuts/91633a4… – at Columbus, OH
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Seems like in the end - depending on market - Apple dramatically limited store pick up pre-orders in favor of walk-in inventory. Have also heard some stores holding back inventory (or getting more shipments) for Saturday. In terms of today, 50-200 units on average I’d say.
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🚨 An unexpected accident occurred after Sam Kohl dropped his iPhone Duo, leaving the device severely damaged. 😱 The photos show a shattered display, exposed internal components, and visible damage caused by the impact. The incident sparked reactions on social media, with AppleLeaker suggesting that Sam should be blacklisted from future Apple events. 📱💥 It remains to be seen whether this was simply an unfortunate accident or if it raises questions about the device’s durability. #Apple #iPhoneDuo #SamKohl #TechNews #AppleLeaks
I dropped my iPhone Duo
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There's been zero communication to Apple retail stores saying this. Perhaps a manager at select stores told employees this, but nothing like this has been communicated to date. I'm not saying it won't happen, but it hasn't.
Apple Retail Staff Told to Warn Against iPhone Duo Walk-In Purchases macrumors.com/2026/10/17/sta…
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Thanks too all the cell phone advice thru the years from @stetsondoggett … switched after my Black Friday deal last year at @USMobile to $10/month @Mintmobile. I will be back to USMobile once they get unlimited 5GSA on Lightspeed. – at Columbus, OH
T-Mobile is offering aggressive promos right now! > Mint Mobile Unlimited $10/mo for 6 months > Metro by T-Mobile Unlimited $15/mo for 3 months I'd personally go with Mint (affiliate): mint-mobile.58dp.net/PzBEBz
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Apple has given zero indication if there will be day one availability in its stores. If they don't clarify this in advance, there may be a lot of unhappy people who waited in line for nothing.
Apple very clearly launched the iPhone Duo prematurely based on the supply available just to get it to market earlier. I believe they knew they wouldn’t have a reasonable amount of supply until November at the earliest.
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We discovered a sophisticated recording device that was hidden inside one of our offices. We used our models to understand the device and where it had come from, identifying that a specific employee had planted it a few days earlier. We referred the matter to the FBI, and we’re grateful to the agents and prosecutors who moved quickly to make an arrest. The FBI’s investigation is ongoing and we will continue to support their work. At this time, we have no indications of this individual inappropriately accessing or exfiltrating model weights, source code, or customer data. The employee was terminated. We take protecting our technology, data, and people seriously, and as a matter of national importance. Our security program is designed to protect against a wide range of threat actors, from insider risks to cybercriminals to nation states, and this case is an example of how AI can help address these sophisticated security threats.
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iOS Icon History: iPod/Music
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Nobody: Absolutely nobody: Apple: *rebrands Apple Music*
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Apple Home Collection smart home gadgets (by LG and Schneider).
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T-Mobile is offering aggressive promos right now! > Mint Mobile Unlimited $10/mo for 6 months > Metro by T-Mobile Unlimited $15/mo for 3 months I'd personally go with Mint (affiliate): mint-mobile.58dp.net/PzBEBz
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