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Apple has detailed how iOS 27 was rebuilt to adapt in real time to the iPhone Duo , the company's first foldable iPhone, reshaping the interface as the device folds, unfolds, and switches between its two displays. Lock Screen controls, the Dock, and app navigation elements now sit along the side of the display instead of across the bottom, freeing up vertical space for content. When open, the iPhone Duo shows two Home Screen pages. The status bar is now a circular, flexible system that fits into

Early benchmark results for the A20 Pro chip in the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max appeared early this morning in the Geekbench 7 database, offering us a first look at the new models' CPU and graphics performance ahead of the devices reaching customers. Based on these early results which are unconfirmed the A20 Pro chip across the Pro models appears to deliver around 21% to 23% faster performance in single-core and 27% to 28% faster performance in multi-core than the A19 Pro chip in the i

Apple has updated the design of the virtual Apple TV Remote for the iOS 27 Release Candidate, which was released yesterday, and there are two new features that have been added to the iPhone app's interface. First up, Apple has added a new button to the top-right corner of the Remote UI with a glyph showing four squares. Pressing the button pops out an app menu similar to the Apple TV home screen that allows you to quickly select an app and launch it. Second, you can now drag down from the top of

Apple's new iPhone Duo lacks Face ID. That may irk users who are used to the seamless unlocking experience that a facial biometric system provides, but fortunately Apple has brought over one of the Mac's best authentication features to its foldable iPhone to make up for it. Touch ID is integrated into the Duo's side button for authentication whether iPhone Duo is open or closed, but like regular iPhones, if you own an Apple Watch, you can opt to have it unlock your iPhone Duo without you having

After today's iPhone event, Apple invited members of the media to test out the new iPhone Duo. We were able to take a look, and we have some initial thoughts to share. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. The iPhone Duo is priced starting at $1,999, and it feels like it. This is a premium device that's thin, but feels sturdy. The outer display is 5.4 inches, so it's smaller than the iPhone 18 Pro when it's closed, but the inner display is 7.6 inches. Apple used a nano-text

Apple's Surprise and Shine event took place today, and the company introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, the new foldable iPhone Duo, new Apple Watch models, and AirPods 5. It took Apple over an hour to announce everything, but we have an 11-minute recap for those who want a quick but detailed overview of everything. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Our full event coverage is below with more information on all of today's announcements. iPhone Duo Apple Announces Fo

The iPhone Duo has an IP68 dust and water resistance rating, beating Samsung and tying Google. Samsung's latest Galaxy Z Fold8 models have an IP48 dust and water resistance rating, which means they aren't able to hold up to dust as well. Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold also has an IP68 rating. IP6X for dust means the iPhone Duo is dust-tight and no dust is able to get in. The IPX8 rating for water means it is protected from water deeper than 1 meter. Apple says the device can handle a maximum depth o

The iPhone Duo's inner display uses a complicated, multi-layer structure that Apple says will hold up to wear and tear. There are 10 ultrathin layers in total, including a nano-textured cover layer made from a custom polymer that Apple says is up to 40 percent stiffer than other materials used in the industry, which presumably means other foldable devices. Apple added high-strength glass above and below the folding display panel, along with a titanium plate at the bottom of the stack. Custom adh

The new foldable iPhone Duo is the hinnest iPhone ever, according to Apple. When unfolded, the device is 5.2mm thick, making it 0.4mm thinner than the 5.6mm iPhone Air . Rumors suggested it could be as thin as 4.5mm when unfolded, similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8, but it didn't end up that thin. At 5.2mm, it's just a little bit thicker than the 5.1mm 13-inch iPad Pro , which is Apple's thinnest device. When folded, the iPhone Duo is 11.3mm thick. For comparison, the iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPh

The Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 feature a refreshed band lineup for the fall, adding new colors and materials. Here's a breakdown of what's new across the band lineup: Sport Band : New Navy Blue, Magenta, Olive, Burgundy, Wildflower Blue, Pale Succulent, Sand, and Black colors for Apple Watch Series 12. Sport Band (ceramic hardware) : Sand and Navy Blue to match the new ceramic Apple Watch Series 12 models; not available as a standalone purchase. Sport Loop : New Olive, Burgund

According to new code uncovered in the iOS 27 Release Candidate, there will be a new way to redeem Apple gift cards by tapping them on the back of a compatible iPhone. Apple's gift cards will have a security chip that the iPhone will scan to verify that the card is authentic and unspent, according to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. He said the redeem flow will have his card has been blocked or cancelled screens, seemingly to reduce attempted scams. Related Roundups: iOS 27 , iPadOS 27 This

Apple Watch Series 12 comes in a refreshed selection of case finishes and materials, including ceramic. Here's a breakdown of the case types, finishes, and pricing across the new Apple Watch lineup: Apple Watch Series 12 (aluminum) : Available in space gray, black, light gold, and dark bronze (starts at $399). Apple Watch Series 12 (titanium) : Available in radiant gold and natural (starts at $699). Apple Watch Series 12 (ceramic) : Available in pearl white and night blue (starts at $899). Apple

Apple has been phasing out the SIM card tray on iPhones, with the latest models relying solely on eSIM technology in select countries. According to Apple, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max support eSIMs only in these countries and regions: Bahrain Canada Guam Japan Kuwait Mexico Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates United States U.S. Virgin Islands iPhone 17 Pro models are eSIM-only in the same countries, so there is no change this year. iPhone 18 Pro models continue to have a tray

Apple says the iPhone Duo will ship with iOS 27.1 when it launches this October, which gives us a hint at when the first major iOS 27 update will come out. The iPhone Duo will be available on October 23, so iOS 27.1 should be released shortly before that date. Last year, iOS 26.1 didn't come out until November 3, but we're expecting iOS 27.1 about two weeks earlier. iOS 27.1 will include updated app layouts built for the iPhone Duo's dual displays and its new vertical dock. The iPhone 18 Pro mod

Apple today announced Audio Intelligence, a new suite of Apple Intelligence-powered features for the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 that use the built-in microphone to help users catch missed moments in conversation and stay aware of important sounds. The Apple Watch's Audio Intelligence comprises four features: Siri Recap : Uses ambient listening to generate high-level notes from conversations, such as takeaways from a team meeting or a parent-teacher conference, producing an App

The iPhone Duo will work with the Apple Pencil , but support is limited. Apple says that you need the Apple Pencil with USB-C for the iPhone Duo, so if you have the Apple Pencil Pro, you may be out of luck. It's likely the iPhone Duo doesn't support the Apple Pencil Pro because there's no magnetic surface for charging the pencil. The Apple Pencil Pro charges magnetically when connected to a compatible iPad , while the Apple Pencil with USB-C charges with a USB-C port hidden behind a sliding cap.

The Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 offer a range of new health and fitness features. Here's everything that's new. Apple today revealed the following features for the two new devices: New Health Sensing System : A redesigned sensor architecture with three main improvements, including increased electrode surface area for better ECG skin contact, photodiodes arranged in a ring for more efficient light capture, and larger, more power-efficient green LEDs for accurate heart rate readings during m

The iPhone Duo does not include an Action Button, according to the device's technical specifications page . The page's diagram highlights volume up/down buttons at the top, Camera Control and side buttons on the right side, a USB-C port at the bottom, and microphones and speakers at the top and bottom. On the iPhone 18 Pro models and earlier, the Action Button is located on the left side of the iPhone right above the volume up/down buttons. The Action Button is a customizable button that can be

Apple has confirmed the battery capacities for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models that the company announced earlier today. Apple is required to publish energy labels on its iPhone product pages in the EU , and they reveal the official mAh battery capacities for the devices. Here are the battery capacities for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models that still have a SIM card tray, according to Apple: iPhone 18 Pro: 4,056 mAh (+1.7% vs. iPhone 17 Pro's 3,988 mAh) iPhone 18 Pro

Despite rumors of an increase in thickness, the iPhone 18 Pro Max has the same physical dimensions as the iPhone 17 Pro Max. It is 163.4mm x 78mm x 8.75mm, but it did get 16 grams heavier. Apple says the iPhone 18 Pro Max weighs 249 grams, while the iPhone 17 Pro Max weighed 233 grams, making it the heaviest non-folding iPhone to date. It is heavier than the iPhone 14 Pro Max, which was previously Apple's weightiest iPhone at 240 grams. The iPhone 18 Pro weighs 211 grams, up from 206 grams in th

Apple no longer charges extra for Active Noise Cancellation on AirPods, folding it into the $129 AirPods 5 instead of reserving it for the higher-end model. Apple today announced the AirPods 5. ANC now comes standard on the base model rather than being exclusive to its pricier variant, as it was with the outgoing AirPods 4 , which cost $129 without ANC and $179 with it. There is still a pricier version of the AirPods 5, called AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case. This model starts at $149 and

Samsung took to social media today to mock the iPhone Duo while Apple announced the device. In a series of sarcastic posts that did not explicitly mention Apple or the iPhone Duo, Samsung made comments like Let us know when you're done reheating our leftovers and Was it exciting? No. Did it happen? Yes. Samsung used an #ItsTimeToSwitch hashtag in some of its posts. Launching on Friday, October 23, the iPhone Duo will compete with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 and other foldable devices already on the

Apple today announced AppleCare One Family, a new option for U.S. customers that extends AppleCare coverage to every eligible device across an Apple Family Sharing group of up to six people for one fixed monthly price. AppleCare One Family costs $49.99 per month and includes all of the same benefits as AppleCare+, such as coverage for accidental damage like drops and spills, battery replacement service, and priority support from Apple Experts. It also includes theft and loss protection for eligi

It looks like the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max may have different modems inside. On Apple's technical specifications page for the new devices, the iPhone 18 Pro lists Apple's C2 modem, but the iPhone 18 Pro Max lists no modem at all in the U.S. The same information is also listed on Apple's announcement for the iPhone 18 Pro models. Both models feature N1, an Apple-designed wireless networking chip that enables Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. iPhone 18 Pro introduces C2, Apple's next-ge

Apple does not advertise the amount of RAM included in the iPhone 18 Pro models, but MacRumors has confirmed this info in the latest version of Xcode 27. Here is how much RAM is in each new iPhone model: iPhone 18 Pro: 12GB iPhone 18 Pro Max: 12GB Xcode does not yet support the iPhone Duo, but that device has the same A20 Pro chip as the iPhone 18 Pro models, so it should have 12GB of RAM too. iPhone 17 Pro models also have 12GB of RAM, so there is no increase vs. the previous generation: iPhone

Apple today announced Apple Reference Image, a new opt-in feature for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max that helps users to prove a photo hasn't been altered since it was taken. Apple Reference Image is powered by a new sensor in the Main camera that signs sensor data at the pixel level at the moment of capture. When a photo is taken in the new Reference mode, that signed data is sent to Private Cloud Compute, which develops it into what Apple calls an unalterable reference image, like hav

Apple today announced new texture and grain controls for Photographic Styles with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Photographic Styles are tone presets that adjust the color and warmth of a photo as it is captured, rather than as a filter applied afterward, while preserving skin tones. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max gain a redesigned computational imaging pipeline for the 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera that Apple says produces sharper, more detailed shots. The new texture and g

The iPhone Duo has what Apple is calling an iPhone-first dual battery system with one battery on each side of the device. Apple optimized physical space for battery capacity to make sure that the battery lasts as long as possible. When using the larger 7.6-inch inner display (unfolded), the battery lasts for up to 31 hours of video playback. If you're using just the 5.4-inch outer display, the battery lasts for up to 44 hours when watching video. With Apple's typical use metric, which includes e

Apple today published a new YouTube playlist aimed at helping developers prepare their apps for the iPhone Duo , its first foldable iPhone. The Get ready for iPhone Duo playlist , published on the Apple Developer YouTube channel, is described by Apple as a guide to help developers prepare your apps for launch on iPhone Duo. It contains six videos: Design for iPhone Duo, Prepare your app for iPhone Duo, Raise the bar with iPhone Duo, Strike a pose with adaptive layouts on iPhone Duo, Leverage mul

Apple today unveiled new iPhone 18 Pro models and the iPhone Duo the company's first foldable iPhone and both the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone Duo feature Apple's new custom-designed C2 modem for 5G connectivity. Prior to today's announcements, there was speculation that Apple's C2 in-house modem would not support mmWave 5G in the U.S., and that the company would once again rely on Qualcomm to fill the gap for American carriers. Apparently, that's not the case, at least as far mmWave support g

The iPhone 18 Pro Max has the largest battery ever in an iPhone, and both iPhone 18 Pro models last for longer than the iPhone 17 Pro models. iPhone 18 Pro Battery Typical use - Up to 24 hours Video playback - Up to 36 hours Streaming video - Up to 33 hours iPhone 18 Pro Max Typical use - Up to 30 hours Video playback - Up to 45 hours Streaming video - Up to 40 hours For comparison, the iPhone 17 Pro lasted for up to 33 hours when watching video, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max lasted for up to 39 hou

Apple today announced Pro Controls, a new customizable camera interface for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max that lets users manually adjust aperture, shutter speed, and white balance, or check exposure levels with a live histogram. Pro Controls is built around the variable aperture on the new Main camera. Six laser-cut blades move smoothly between four aperture settings, and the Camera app can adjust aperture automatically based on depth of field and lighting, or users can take manual co

Apple today introduced two dedicated accessories for iPhone Duo, its Case and a Folio with Kickstand . The iPhone Duo Case is a thin, two-part design that wraps around both the front and back of the device. It uses built-in magnets that align with th iPhone Duo for what Apple calls a magical attach experience. The case is made from polycarbonate with a matte coating and comes in Sand and Navy Blue. The iPhone Duo Folio with Kickstand takes a different approach, using TechWoven, Apple's custom te

Apple today seeded the release candidate versions of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 for final testing purposes, with the update coming a week after Apple released the eighth betas. These will be the last beta updates of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 before the software's public release, as long as no bugs are found. Registered developers and public beta testers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update. iOS 27 introduces Apple's

Apple today seeded the release candidate version of macOS Golden Gate , with the update coming a week after Apple seeded the eighth beta. The release candidate is the final version of macOS Golden Gate that developers and beta testers will get before the software sees a public launch. Testers can download macOS Golden Gate by going to System Settings > General > Software Update. Beta Updates will need to be enabled, and a free developer account is required. macOS Golden Gate includes multiple de

Apple today seeded the release candidate versions of watchOS 27 , visionOS 27, and tvOS 27 to developers and public beta testers. The release candidates are the final versions of the updates that will be seeded to the public as long as no final bugs are found during this last round of testing. The updates can be installed through the Software Update section in the Settings app on each device. watchOS 27 introduces Siri AI, the smarter, more capable version of Siri. Siri can hold back-and-forth c

Apple today announced a new lineup of accessories for the iPhone 18 Pro , iPhone 18 Pro Max, and AirPods Pro 3 , including a redesigned clear case with MagSafe and all-new wrist straps. The new colors span much of Apple's accessory range: TechWoven Case with MagSafe : Burgundy, Olive, Taupe, Chambray Blue, Mulberry, and Black Silicone Case with MagSafe : Magenta, Black, Navy Blue, Crisp Blue, Olive, and Burgundy Wrist Strap : Burgundy, Crisp Blue, Olive, Taupe, Magenta, and Black Crossbody Strap

Apple's Surprise and Shine event kicks off today at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, where we're expecting to see the foldable iPhone Duo, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 models, new AirPods 5 earphones, and perhaps some other announcements. Apple is providing a live video stream on its website, on YouTube, and in the company's TV app across various platforms. We will also be updating this article with live blog coverage and issuing Twitter updates through our @MacRumors

Apple's Surprise and Shine media event kicks off at 10:00 am Pacific Time today with members of the media in attendance. We know that some MacRumors readers who can't follow the event as it's being broadcast are interested in avoiding all of the announcements and waiting until the event video is available for on-demand viewing so as to experience it without already knowing the outcome. For those individuals, we've posted this news story, which will be updated with a direct link to the presentati

Ahead of Apple's annual iPhone event at 10 a.m. Pacific Time today, Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman has leaked all of the color options for the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the first-ever foldable iPhone named the iPhone Duo . iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max color options: Black Light Blue Burgundy Silver Burgundy has also been described as Dark Red or Dark Cherry. iPhone Duo color options: White Dark Blue Dark Blue has also been described as Indigo. Related Roundup: iPhone 18 Pro Tag: Mar

Apple announced new Mac mini and Mac Studio models last month, with both available to pre-order now. It is the first time in years that Apple has revised its two desktop Macs simultaneously, so which should you choose? There are now two desktop Macs to choose from following the discontinuation of the Mac Pro, but the prices have moved sharply. The Mac Studio starts at $2,499 and rises to $5,499 for the M5 Ultra model, while the Mac mini starts at $899 with the M6 chip and $1,699 with the M5 Pro.

Apple will be holding an event today starting at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, with the company expected to unveil its first-ever foldable iPhone, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4, AirPods 5, and potentially more. Below, we have recapped 20 last-minute rumors about these devices. All of the details below were reported by Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman today. Apple's foldable iPhone will be named iPhone Duo. iPhone Duo will have Apple Pencil support. iP

Apple will be holding an event today starting at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, with the company expected to unveil new iPhones and much more. Ahead of the event, Apple's new CEO John Ternus just shared a mysterious teaser video . The short clip appears to show a beam of light that is shining onto the edge of an iPhone. The light is coming from a hexagonal shape that changes size, which could hint at the iPhone 18 Pro's rumored mechanical aperture upgrade. The main 48-megapixel Fusion camera on the iPhon

Amazon and Best Buy today have big discounts on the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro, with up to $600 off select models. A handful of models have better discounts when compared to the last time we tracked these deals, coming in as much as $100 off previous price points. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. We're focusing on Amazon in the links below, but you can find many

A leaker has activated Apple's upcoming three-item Dynamic Island mode inside the iOS 27 simulator, offering the first video demonstration of the new iPhone 18 Pro feature. The leaker, known as pdfu , posted a video showing the Dynamic Island toggling between three simultaneous Live Activities, matching what Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman described in his report earlier today . The new Dynamic Island with 3 items is already supported in iOS 27, pdfu wrote. Great reporting from @markgurman . The new Dy

Code found in iOS 27 suggests the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max could support a 33% higher charging rate than the iPhone 17 Pro models, according to a new discovery from the leaker known as pdfu. The findings apparently come from Apple's charging optimizer settings buried in iOS 27, which show the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max charging at a rate 33% higher than the iPhone 17 lineup. If Apple can maintain that higher rate throughout a charge, pdfu estimates it could cut around 25% off

Apple will open pre-orders for at least the iPhone 18 Pro models on Saturday, September 12 at 12 a.m. Pacific Time, claims the X account ShrimpApplePro , which has accurately leaked some details about Apple devices in the past. Under Apple's typical launch plan, pre-orders begin the Friday immediately following the event, but this year that would be September 11, and Apple has historically avoided the date. German outlet Macwelt previously claimed a September 12 pre-order date for the iPhone 18

Apple will today expand its trade-in program to offer better pricing for devices with minor cosmetic defects, MacRumors understands. Under Apple's current trade-in system, cosmetic issues such as small chips in the display glass have generally been treated the same way as far more serious damage, such as a cracked or smashed screen, resulting in a similarly steep cut to a device's trade-in value. That is set to change from today, with Apple introducing more granular pricing that better reflects

Apple planned to introduce high-end in-ear AirPods with built-in cameras for analyzing the surrounding environment at today's event, but the launch has been pushed to next year, Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman reports. In early August, Gurman said the earbuds were progressing well enough to potentially ship before the end of the year. By mid-August, though, he reported that Apple had pulled the model from its 2026 road map , pushing the camera AirPods to a 2027 launch alongside the 20th-anniversary iPh

A series of screenshots shared with MacRumors today seemingly show Verizon's AI chat assistant answering detailed questions about the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, just hours before Apple's announcement event. The screenshots were shared privately with MacRumors by X user mehrtosh , who says the responses came from the Ask Verizon AI assistant built into the carrier's app. The conversation is timestamped September 8 at 1:48 to 1:52 p.m., the day before Apple's Surprise and shine event. A