Marcus Mendes is a Brazilian tech podcaster and journalist who has been closely following Apple since the mid-2000s.
He began covering Apple news in Brazilian media in 2012 and later broadened his focus to the wider tech industry, hosting a daily podcast for seven years.
Today, Marcus co-hosts several tech-focused shows at Gigahertz FM, a Brazilian podcast network he co-founded in 2022 with 9to5Mac’s own Guilherme Rambo. Outside of Gigahertz FM, he also hosts IA Sob Controle, a podcast featuring in-depth interviews and news about artificial intelligence.
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Spotify is rolling out today a beta feature on its iOS app that summarizes audiobooks up to the point where the user left off, helping them jump back in with the right context. Here’s how it works.
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The iOS 26.2 developer beta released earlier today brings a few animation and interface tweaks, indicating that Apple is still working on the balance between practical usability and its original vision for Liquid Glass. Here’s what’s changed.
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WondLa, Apple’s animated adventure trilogy, returns on November 26 for a final run of six episodes. Watch the trailer below.
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Today, 1Password announced a new “unlock with device” setting that auto-unlocks the app when you unlock your Mac. Here’s how it works.
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Less than a week after releasing beta 1, Apple is now rolling out macOS Tahoe 26.2 developer beta 2. Here’s what to expect, including a new feature for video calls.
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Following two months of meticulous work, Basic Apple Guy has released the much-anticipated iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max Internals Wallpapers. Here’s how to get them.
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The Gentler Stories-made app for cyclists, runners, and other performance-driven athletes just got even better with a beautiful Apple Watch app. Here are the details.
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More than a year after wrapping up its first season, Palm Royale is back on Apple TV for a star-studded season 2. Here’s what to expect.
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Apple updated Xcode today with multiple welcome bug fixes, including some performance updates to its new AI-assisted coding features. Here’s what’s new.
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Today, Google announced its own version of what Apple is doing with Private Cloud Compute, in what may be a landmark moment for the consumer AI market. Here’s why.
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The Apple Invites app was updated today with an option that allows guests to specify the number of adults and children they’re bringing to an event.
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Samsung announced an update today that will help “bring peace for mixed OS households”. Here’s what’s new.
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If you’re in the market for a HomePod mini, it may pay off to hold on for just a little longer, as a refresh looks increasingly imminent. Here’s why.
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The famed Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul showrunner has made it clear that AI has no place in his new Apple TV series.
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The Recording Academy announced today the nominees for the upcoming 68th Annual Grammy Awards, and Apple scored a total of four nominations. Here are the details.
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Users under a higher risk of being targeted by hacking attempts will soon have the option to enable an extra set of security features on WhatsApp. Here are the details.
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Update, November 7, 1:04 p.m. ET: Apple has now released the first public beta of macOS Tahoe 26.2. The company also released new public betas of macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, and macOS Sonoma 14.8.3.
A few days after its counterparts, Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26.2 developer beta 1. Here’s what to expect.
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Earlier this week, Bloomberg reported that Google and Apple are close to reaching a yearly $1 billion agreement for a version of the Gemini model that will power the revamped Siri next year.
But perhaps more interesting than the price tag is one factor that will actually affect everyone’s experience: its architecture. Here’s a look at how it will likely work.
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Apple has updated its trade-in value table for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches, with maximum payouts dropping by up to $145. Here are the details.
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Following the release of Football Manager 26 Touch a couple of days ago, Apple Arcade got another three titles today. Here are the details.
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Each year, Forbes and Statista ask nearly 20,000 veterans working at large U.S. companies to rate their employers. The 2025 rankings were released today, with Apple climbing quite significantly compared to last year.
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Alongside the expansion of its renewable energy portfolio in Australia, Apple has announced a new Restore Fund investment in New Zealand. Here are the details.
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Starting next year, WhatsApp will finally add support for usernames, rather than relying exclusively on phone numbers. In a new update shared with businesses, Meta has detailed the rollout schedule and technical transition plan.
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Following the release of the first developer betas of iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 earlier this week, Apple is now preventing the update from being installed on devices with the C1 modem. Here are the details.
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