MBW 1045: The iCup Specialist - Will We Finally See an Apple Smart Home Device?

We could finally see Apple launch new smart home products this month. iPhone Duo apparently has a 'replaceable' folding display layer to help minimize crease visibility. Apple is changing Full Disk Access in macOS. And Apple's latest AirPods, AirPods 5, get a better reparability score from iFixit!... from 0 to 2.

• Apple is finally ready to enter its next big category: the smart home.

• 'Get Ready' to pre-order the iPhone Duo starting October 12.

• Apple says iPhone Duo has 'replaceable' folding display layer to minimize crease.

• iPhone Duo inner display has a replaceable $19 top layer.

• Apple's reportedly developing a smart home camera that doesn't record video.

• iCup Supply Specialist.

• iOS 27.2 adds new Messages feature that's already a favorite.

• iPhone 18 Pro Max cameras are Apple's best yet, but only when you squint.

• Apple is changing Full Disk Access in macOS.

• iFixit teardown of the new AirPods 5 reveals first real repairability improvement.

• Apple & American Academy of Pediatrics team up for new Screen Time guide.

• Watch Elton John give the first-ever performance at Apple Music Hall.

• Apple's $634 million Apple Watch patent bill just got even bigger.

• Don't change the subject, Apple tells OpenAI over its lawsuit.

• Apple Music is getting a new logo.

• Ron Johnson "Shop Different" review.

Picks of the Week

• Christina's Pick: VMPal

• Leo's Picks: Mac Studio Server & Hermes Conduit

• Andy's Pick: True Lemon Packets

• Jason's Pick: The Universe, Controlled

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