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Anyone buying the iPhone Duo at a US Apple Store will reportedly be greeted by name when they first turn it on, according to Mark Gurman. The feature is exclusive to the foldable, available only in the US and only in English and Spanish. In Germany, the iPhone Duo launches on October 23 without it.

Expensive memory, higher prices, subdued demand: According to Nikkei Asia, Apple reportedly reduced component orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max by 15 to 20 percent in October. However, the signal is not quite as clear-cut as it sounds.

Just over three weeks after launch, Apple is moving iOS 27 to the top of Software Update: iPhones running iOS 26 now show iOS 27.0.1 as the main update, while iOS 26.7.1 moves down. No one is being forced to upgrade, but those who want to stay will need to look more closely.

Apple is now accepting apps for the iPhone Duo in the App Store. Apps that have not been adapted will appear with black borders on the large folding display, and screenshots for the foldable will be mandatory starting in April 2027. Here's what developers need to do now and what this means for buyers.

The second-generation Apple iPhone Air is set to receive even more upgrades than previously expected. According to the latest rumors, the flagship smartphone will be even thinner, but will still feature a larger battery, as Apple is reportedly opting for a battery with higher energy density.

Abxylute has launched its Kickstarter campaign for the M6 Bluetooth and M5 USB-C gaming controllers, two slim smartphone controllers designed for everyday carry. Both magnetic controllers support Apple iPhones with MagSafe, Androids with Qi2, and come with an adapter ring for other phones.

New iPhone, new problems. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max are available in a brand-new color called "Burgundy" that apparently tends to change over time, much like the orange of the iPhone 17 Pro (Max), as a growing number of users are reporting.

Apple has raised Apple One Family and Premier prices in several European countries, with increases taking effect immediately for new subscribers and at the next renewal for existing customers. The Individual plan remains unchanged.

No, this isn’t just another rig system from a third-party manufacturer. Apple has teamed up directly with ShiftCam to develop and launch a new camera rig for the iPhone. The rig is an aluminum housing designed for handheld, gimbal, and tripod use, supporting additional lenses, filters, microphones, LED lights, and grips.

An extended gaming test suggests iPhone 18 Pro Max users are getting more than Apple officially promised, with the phone holding a clear performance advantage over the iPhone 17 Pro Max under sustained load.

The Ugreen Magic E Ink phone case was initially introduced earlier in September 2026, and now, the company has launched it in China. Available for the iPhone 18 Pro and 17 Pro series, it brings a 3.7-inch six-color screen and has a launch price of around $41.

A leaked solder ball map offers a first look at how Apple's standard A20 differs from the A20 Pro. Analysis of the layout points to savings in die size, cache, and packaging, while the memory and AI hardware remain largely intact.

Apple released iOS 26.7.1 on Monday to fix a CoreGraphics flaw it says may have been exploited in targeted attacks. iPhones already on iOS 27 are not affected and get iOS 27.0.1 instead, which fixes the Face ID crash on the iPhone 18 Pro. Here is which update your iPhone, iPad or Mac needs.

Boox has introduced the compact 3.97-inch Picco e-reader, featuring a monochrome E Ink display, Pomodoro tools, and magnetic MagSafe compatibility. The lightweight device supports microSD storage, customizable screensavers, and broad ebook format compatibility at an MSRP of $109.99.

A developer has built a Windows PC game emulator for iOS that seems to run AAA titles like Red Dead Redemption 2, GTA V, Fallout 4, and more at 720p 30 fps or better. The emulator is a port of Wine along with ARM64 and DirectX-to-Metal translation layers. The requires JIT to function well, so a manual sideload is needed and is preferably used with DRM-free titles.

Independent testing points to Apple cutting corners on display quality in the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, with the flagship's Samsung-made OLED panel showing a notable regression amid pressure on panel pricing.

Xiaomi has released a new accessory aimed at turning smartphones into musical instruments. Compatible with the Xiaomi 18 Pro, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and even iPhones, the Pocket Guitar aims to replicate a guitar while still being pocketable.

TechDroider has tested the battery life of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max against the OnePlus 15. While the results are as expected, the iPhone 18 Pro Max does better than its 5,391 mAh battery capacity suggests.

Xiaomi has launched a new magnetic power bank globally. Featuring Qi 2.2 magnetic charging, the Xiaomi Magnetic Power Bank 10000 25W (Integrated Cable) 2027 also packs an integrated USB Type-C cable, a second USB Type-C cable and 45 W wired charging capabilities.

Apple’s 20th-anniversary iPhone 20 Pro and iPhone 20 Pro Max could bring the first notable Pro display size increase in years. It is also slated to arrive with a cleaner front design and a smaller display cutout.

HOMOLAB's FIO benchmarks show the 1TB iPhone 18 Pro Max's QLC storage can drop below microSD-card speeds once its cache is exhausted, with performance getting notably worse as the drive fills up

A rather sarcastic durability tester at the top of his game meets a rather dull iPhone upgrade that is receiving significantly less publicity this year than Apple's first foldable. Alongside entirely new testing methods involving fossilized dinosaur feces, the YouTuber also provides a microscopic look at the new variable aperture camera and the hidden Face ID sensor.

Apple shipped a feature with iOS 27 that spots the moment someone is pressuring you into a payment. It covers the gap two-factor authentication cannot close. The feature arrives switched off, changes take up to 24 hours, and it only works in apps Apple has not named.

The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are powered by the A20 Pro SoC, and Apple has made some internal changes to keep this 2nm chip cool. A teardown video shows how it all actually comes together, along with other tweaks.

Thanks to bigger batteries and the more power-efficient Apple A20 Pro SoC, Apple promises some excellent battery life gains for the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max. However, Dave2D shows that the battery life improvements aren't as impressive as some might've imagined.

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max hides its Face ID hardware under the display for the first time, but testing shows that this has led to an undesirable side effect when the phone is paired with a matte screen protector.

Ugreen has unveiled the new Magic E-ink Screen Case for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. Available in matching colors, the case adds a secondary display on the back of the phone that can be used to show photos.

Apple shipped iOS 27 on Monday, and the rebuilt Siri AI does not come with it in the European Union. Apple's own availability notes rule out iOS, iPadOS and watchOS in the EU. A Mac or a Vision Pro still works, as long as the device is set to English. Everyone else signs up for a waitlist. Daily usage limits apply from day one.

The iPhone Duo's short and stubby design may have been borrowed from Chinese foldable phone trailblazers like Oppo with its Find N2, but its software is something else. As usual, Apple has found a way to come up with something everyone may copy.

The iPhone Air was just $100 cheaper than the iPhone 17 Pro at launch last year, but that price tag fails to reflect on Apple's new trade-in program for the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro phones.

It took Apple's late entry into the foldable market to get long-time foldable users to think twice about their devices' software. This is one criticism currently being voiced repeatedly in light of various experiments with the iPhone Duo's animations and features. The other is directed at Samsung, which, as a pioneer in the field may have placed too little emphasis on the software aspect of foldables.

Apple's newly revealed A20 Pro chipset on the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro phones is a proper heavyweight. The chipset has now surfaced on Geekbench 7 aboard what appears to be an iPhone 18 Pro Max, with single-core performance eclipsing that of the M5 Max on the current-gen MacBook Pro.

DailyObjects has launched its largest iPhone case collection yet, offering four case styles for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, while cases for the foldable iPhone Duo are coming soon. The range provides varied materials, colors and accessories at competitive prices.

Samsung has recruited a real estate agent named Tim Cook to promote the Galaxy Z Fold8 in a playful campaign timed with Apple’s entry into the foldable phone market with the iPhone Duo. The ad lets Samsung poke fun at Apple while highlighting its longer history in the foldable smartphone segment.

Baseus has unveiled the PicoGo Air AM72, a 7.9mm-thick 5,000mAh magnetic power bank designed specifically for the newly released foldable iPhone. Set to go on sale in November, it supports 15W Qi2 wireless as well as 25W USB-C wired charging for faster top-ups.

The Apple iPhone’s Camera app has offered very few options so far, leaving photography enthusiasts with little choice but to switch to a third-party app. That will change on Monday, as the update to iOS 27 will bring numerous pro features to Apple’s Camera app.

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to offer longer battery life than their immediate predecessors. Apple has now confirmed the exact battery capacity of the European versions of its flagship smartphones and suggests that the longer battery life is also made possible by improved efficiency.

The 5,000 mAh Better Mobile Xperience MagSafe-compatible SolidSafe Duo power bank offers magnetic charging of the Apple iPhone Duo, with a flip-out kickstand. A LCD display in the center of the kickstand ring displays real-time charging status. Updated: 2026-09-10 Product name change.

Apple's A20 Pro has surfaced on Geekbench inside the iPhone 18 Pro Max. It comfortably beats early Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and Dimensity 9600 Pro results in single-core performance, although Xiaomi's Xring O3 takes the multi-core lead.

Measurements of the iPhone Duo's Main camera module put it closer in size to the standard iPhone 17 and 17 Pro than to the smaller module used in the 16e and 17e, despite Apple listing the same "Hybrid Focus Pixels" autofocus design for the Duo and 17e.

Real-world hands-on videos have showcased just how visible the newly announced iPhone Duo's crease is. If the early videos are anything to go by, it does appear that the Duo has an edge over its primary foe, the Z Fold8.

Not only are the iPhone 18 Pro (Max) and the iPhone Duo very expensive, but Apple has also raised the prices today for the iPhone 17, the iPhone 17e, and the iPhone Air, meaning that last year’s base model now costs up to $1,099 in the Apple Store.

The biggest iPhone update of the year will be released in just a few days, as Apple officially confirmed during the launch of the iPhone Duo. The operating system update is compatible even with many older iPhones. Satellite connectivity for the iPhone 14, 15, and 16 will remain free for the time being.

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max have just been officially unveiled. With two brand-new color options, a powerful Apple A20 Pro chip, and significant camera upgrades, the flagship smartphone promises several exciting new features.

Shortly before the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple’s new CEO hints at what is likely the most exciting new feature of the flagship smartphones in a teaser video that could hardly be any clearer.

Just a few hours before the launch of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (Max), the AI support system of a major U.S. carrier has already revealed the key new features of the flagship smartphones in advance, from the significantly brighter main camera with a variable aperture to the price.

The Apple "Surprise and Shine" event is set to go live on September 9, 2026, at 10 AM PT. Just a few hours ahead of the event, Mark Gurman revealed the name of the upcoming foldable iPhone and hinted at the possible pricing strategy.

A YouTuber fully restored a worn iPhone 13 mini, replacing its 77%-capacity battery and upgrading its soldered storage to 512 GB. The technically demanding rebuild required specialist tools, precision drilling, SSD microsoldering, fresh adhesives and a new waterproof seal before the device successfully booted with 100% battery capacity.