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Macworld Apple has had a busy fall, with the launch of the iPhone Duo, HomeView smart hub, and the M5 Ultra Mac Studio. But theres one more event this week, and it might be the biggest of all. And you can follow every rumor and announcement with us right here. Pro and Tell event: What we expect As you can guess by the thinly veiled pun, this weeks marquee announcement is a new MacBook Pro, but not just any MacBook Pro: Touchscreen MacBook Pro: After years of denials, Apple appears to be on the verge of releasing its first-ever touchscreen MacBook . Rumors say it will have a new design with a lighter chassis, Dynamic Island, and an OLED display. And a very high price tag. M6 iMac: Apple announced the M6 chip in the Mac mini last month and now itll reportedly make its way into the iMac . There could be new colors too. M6 MacBook Pro: The entry-level MacBook Pro gets its annual chip-and-ship upgrade. iPad mini: Somewhat out of place for this launch, the iPad mini is expected to get a big upgrade with a new chip, OLED display, and refreshed design. Pro and Tell event: Live blog 35 mins ago , By Michael Simon Welcome to the Pro and Tell live blog! Hi everyone, were starting this on Sunday because we dont know what to expect this week. We know there wont be a keynote, but we dont know if Apple will spread out its launches throughout the week as it has done in the past. So come back each day to check out what you missed! Link copied SHARE
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Macworld Apples first foldable iPhone, theiPhone Duo, went on sale on October 23, but getting hold of one could prove difficult. Preorders opened on October 16 and delivery estimates slipped rapidly, with Macworlds U.S. tracking showing waits stretching to January 25, 2027 within around half an hour. Apple is still accepting orders and made limited stock available to walk-in customers at Apple Stores in the U.S., U.K. and other selected markets on October 23. However, the launch has also brought durability concerns. Some early owners have reported cracks along the inner displays fold, sometimes accompanied by bright lines across the screen. Some affected customers say Apple has replaced their phones, but the cause and scale of the problem is unclear. Apple published hinge troubleshooting guidance on October 23, explaining that hinge problems have no software remedy and that unresolved cases may require replacement of the inner display assembly. There is no indication of what caused the reported screen cracks. Read more about the iPhone Duo fold problems below. The Duo opens like a book from a compact 5.4-inch phone into a much larger 7.6-inch device. Apple describes the internal screen as its largest-ever iPhone display, with 50 percent more screen area than the iPhone 18 Pro Max , while the outer display provides more than 90 percent of the screen area of an iPhone 18 Pro . The biggest difference compared to previous iPhones is the folding design , but Apple has done more than simply add a hinge. The iPhone Duo ships with iOS 27.1 , which adapts to different positions and orientations with fold-specific interface and multitasking features. These include Split View, hands-free FaceTime and video, StandBy without charging, and layouts that move seamlessly between the two screens. Apple Pencil USB-C support is also coming later in 2026. The other major changes are the 7.6-inch nano-texture inner display , Touch ID replacing Face ID , an A20 Pro processor with vapor-chamber cooling , and a dual-battery system designed around the two halves of the phone. Apple has also introduced camera features that exploit the second screen, including Duo Preview, Smart Take, Kid Cue and Duo FaceTime. Much of the pre-launch reporting proved accurate: the Duo name, book-style design, roughly 7.7- and 5.4-inch screens, Touch ID, two 48MP rear cameras, two front-facing cameras, A20 Pro, C2 modem, MagSafe and the white/dark-blue colors were all anticipated. iPhone Duo at a glance Apples first folding iPhone , with 5.4-inch outer and 7.6-inch inner displays. Touch ID replaces Face I D, with the fingerprint sensor incorporated into the side button. A20 Pro with vapor-chamber cooling , including a new 2nm manufacturing process. Dual-battery architecture , giving up to 44 hours of video playback on the outer display. Fold-specific iOS and camera features , including Split View, Duo Preview, Smart Take, Kid Cue and hands-free use. iPhone Duo: Top 10 features Foldable design Book-style titanium design with precision hinge Inner display 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz ProMotion Outer display 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz ProMotion Processor A20 Pro, 6-core CPU, 7-core GPU Neural Engine Dual 16-core Neural Engine Authentication Touch ID in side button Rear cameras 48MP Main + 48MP Ultra Wide Battery Dual batteries; up to 44 hours video on outer screen Connectivity C2 modem, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, second-gen UWB Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB or 2TB iPhone Duo release date: When did it launch? Apple announced the iPhone Duo on September 9, 2026 , alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. Sales began on October 23 , following preorders on October 16 . The October 23 launch covers more than 70 countries and regions, including the U.S. and U.K., with another 28 markets following on October 30 . The Duo will also be available through Apple Stores, selected carriers and authorized retailers, although availability varies by market. Buy iPhone Duo at Apple U.S. Buy iPhone Duo at Apple U.K. We recommend: Apple iPhone Duo Price When Reviewed: $1999 Best Prices Today: $1999 at Apple Has the iPhone Duo sold out? Initial delivery allocations sold out rapidly, butApple has confirmed Apple Stores will have limited iPhone Duo stock for walk-in customers on October 23. As of October 23 , Apple was quoting January 22, 2027 for delivery of the 256GB iPhone Duo in the U.S. and January 25, 2027 in the U.K. Estimates can change and depend on the configuration and delivery location. Apple confirmed that its stores will have limited iPhone Duo stock for walk-in customers when sales begin on October 23. That offers another possibility for buyers facing long online delivery waits, but availability is not guaranteed and will vary by store. If Apples delivery estimate is too far away, iPhone stock-checking services may help you locate another option. Apple Inventory Check monitors Apple Store availability, while TrackaLacker covers selected online retailers, including Best Buy and Walmart. Some notification features require registration or payment. Apple described preorder demand as nothing short of extraordinary and said it was working to get devices to customers as quickly as possible. Supply constraints may also contribute to the backlog. A late-September report claimed that Apple and its manufacturing partners were experiencing low production yields. Long delivery waits therefore reflect the balance between demand and available supply, rather than revealing how many phones Apple has sold. iPhone Duo design: What does it look like? Britta OBoyle/Foundry The iPhone Duo uses a book-style folding design . Closed, it is unusually short and wide for an iPhone, measuring 84.1mm wide, 117.8mm tall and 11.3mm thick . Open it and the width expands to 164.6mm , while thickness reduces to just 5.2mm , making it Apples thinnest iPhone when unfolded (taking that mantle from the iPhone Air). It weighs 254g . The outer screen measures 5.4 inches , while the folding inner panel measures 7.6 inches . Both are Super Retina XDR OLED displays with ProMotion up to 120Hz, Always-On display support and up to 3,000 nits outdoor peak brightness. The internal display also has a nano-texture surface designed to reduce reflections and make the crease less noticeable. The inner display also has a replaceable top cover layer . AppleCare+ lists replacement at $19, although it must be replaced by Apple rather than peeled off like a conventional screen protector. Apple has not yet published the price without AppleCare+. The frame and hinge cover are made from Grade 5 titanium . Apple uses a mirror-polished finish on the enclosure and a micro-blasted finish on the 3D-printed hinge cover. Ceramic Shield protects the rear, while Ceramic Shield 2 protects the outer display. The phone retains an IP68 rating despite its folding construction. A closed iPhone Duo. Britta OBoyle/Foundry There are just two colors: Star White and Night Sky , essentially confirming the pre-event reports of silver/white and a very dark blue. For more information read about the iPhone Duo colors. Action button and Camera Control There is Camera Control , giving access to exposure, depth, zoom, cameras, styles and tone. It can also launch the new Siri Camera mode. However, Apples Duo doesnt feature an Action button . The regular iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max retain both the Action button and Camera Control, so this is one hardware-control compromise of the folding model. Accessories Apple is also launching two dedicated accessories for the foldable: The iPhone Duo Case at $79/79 The Duo Folio with Kickstand at $129/129 Both became available to order on October 16. And there are plenty more of the best cases for iPhone Duo in our test reviews. iPhone Duo problems: Screen cracks and hinge concerns Some early iPhone Duo owners have reported cracks along the inner displays fold, sometimes accompanied by bright lines across the screen. One Australian owner said the damage appeared after around six hours and fewer than 20 openings, and reported receiving an immediate replacement at an Apple Store. These are owner reports; the cause and extent of the problem remain unclear. Apple published an iPhone Duo hinge troubleshooting guide on October 23. It covers devices that do not open or close fully, unexpected noises, loose or damaged hinges, and enclosure damage affecting the mechanism. Apple says there are no software remedies for hinge problems, so restarting, updating or restoring the phone is unnecessary. Its service procedure calls for inspection and, if the problem remains unresolved, replacement of the inner display assembly. Owners experiencing problems should contact Apple or an authorized service provider for assessment. Face ID, Touch ID and the notch Britta OBoyle/Foundry Perhaps the most surprising difference between the iPhone Duo and Apples other flagship iPhones is that there is no Face ID . Instead, Apple has brought back Touch ID , with the fingerprint sensor incorporated into the side button. It works whether the Duo is folded or unfolded, and Apple Watch can also be used to unlock the device. This confirms one of the most persistent pre-launch rumors. The internal display therefore does not need the TrueDepth sensors used for Face ID. Its FaceTime camera sits beneath the display and disappears when it isnt being used , giving the inner screen a largely uninterrupted surface. The inner camera itself is hidden below the display rather than sitting permanently in a visible camera cutout. And yet, despite this and the absence of Face ID, there is still support for Dynamic Island . Future Duo models could restore Face ID. Bloombergs Mark Gurman reports that Apple has tested iPhone Duo 2 prototypes with an under-display Face ID sensor and camera on the outer screen. However, he suggests the technology could arrive with either the second or third generation, so its inclusion in the next model remains uncertain. iPhone Duo cameras: What cameras does it have? There are two cameras on the rear. Britta OBoyle/Foundry The Duo has a 48MP Dual Fusion camera system , comprising: Camera Resolution Equivalent focal length Aperture Fusion Main 48MP 26mm f/1.6 2x crop from Main 12MP 52mm f/1.6 Fusion Ultra Wide 48MP 13mm f/2.2 Outer front camera 12MP f/2.2 Inner FaceTime camera Apple does not specify resolution f/1.8 The Duo does not have variable aperture . Variable aperture is exclusive to the 48MP Fusion Main camera in the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. The biggest camera features for iPhone Duo Duo Preview The outer screen can show a live preview while somebody else is being photographed, allowing the subject to adjust their pose and framing. Smart Take and Kid Cue Smart Take detects when everybody is ready and automatically captures the shot. Kid Cue uses animations on the outer screen to encourage children to look towards the camera. Two-screen shooting The folding design supports unusual shooting configurations, including using the main cameras for selfies or group photos while seeing the composition on the other screen. Duo FaceTime can also put nearby participants onto the outer display. Other notable camera features include 48MP macro photography, a 2x optical-quality crop from the Main camera, an under-display inner FaceTime camera, Dual Capture for simultaneous front-and-rear video, and 4K Dolby Vision recording at up to 120fps. Rear cameras Britta OBoyle/Foundry The 48MP Fusion Main has an f/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift stabilization and can shoot 24MP or 48MP images. It also provides a 12MP, 2x optical-quality crop equivalent to a 52mm lens. The 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide has a 13mm-equivalent lens, f/2.2 aperture and 120-degree field of view. It also supports 48MP macro photography and is the same Ultra Wide camera used by the iPhone 18 Pro family. That means the Duo does not match the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max camera system. Those phones add a dedicated 48MP Fusion Telephoto and variable aperture on the Main camera, making the Pro models much more flexible for photography despite costing substantially less. In his first-day testing, Macworlds Jason Cross found the Duos Main camera fell behind the iPhone 18 Pro in low light , although he was pleased with the Ultra Wide camera. The Duo also lacks the Pros shutter-speed adjustment and histogram, while retaining white balance and manual focus with focus peaking. Pre-event reports were divided between a Main + Telephoto and Main + Ultra Wide arrangement. Apple ultimately chose Main + Ultra Wide , confirming the earlier reports that a dedicated telephoto could be sacrificed to save space. Front cameras On the outside is a 12MP Center Stage camera with an f/2.2 aperture . It supports Center Stage, automatic portrait/landscape framing, Dual Capture, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5 and 4K Dolby Vision video at up to 60fps. Inside is an under-display FaceTime camera with an f/1.8 aperture. Apple does not specify its megapixel resolution. It supports Center Stage for video calls and records at up to 1080p/60fps. Its major advantage is visual rather than photographic: the camera effectively disappears beneath the display when it isnt being used. iPhone Duo video features The Main camera records 4K Dolby Vision at 24, 25, 30, 60, 100 or 120fps , with 4K/120fps also available for slo-mo. Cinematic mode reaches 4K/60fps and Action mode up to 2.8K/60fps. Dual Capture can record at up to 4K/30fps. Apples specifications also do not list ProRes or Apple Log recording for the Duo. Those remain more Pro-oriented capabilities rather than part of Apples foldable camera proposition. The Duo does support Spatial Audio recording , Audio Mix, Dolby Vision HDR and Apples computational photography features including Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Photographic Styles 3, smart focus tracking and Apple Intelligence-powered editing. Apple does not list conventional Spatial Video capture in the Duo specifications. iPhone Duo processor: What processor does it use? Watch video on the screen. Apple The iPhone Duo uses the A20 Pro , the same processor as the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. It is manufactured using a 2-nanometer process , a major step forward in transistor density and efficiency. Apple combines it with a new chip packaging design inspired by its M-series Mac processors. The package connects the A20 Pro directly to a custom vapor chamber to transfer heat away from the processor more effectively. The A20 Pro includes: 6-core CPU: two super cores and four efficiency cores 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators Dual 16-core Neural Engine Hardware-accelerated ray tracing A dedicated display engine capable of operating both Duo displays Compared with the A19 Pro, Apple says the CPU is up to 20 percent faster , while the GPU is up to 40 percent faster and more power-efficient . The Dual 16-core Neural Engine delivers twice the compute power , while unified-memory bandwidth rises by 50 percent . Apple also claims that the complete thermal system gives the Duo up to 35 percent better sustained performance than the iPhone 17 Pro . That sustained-performance figure is particularly important for a folding device because prolonged gaming, multitasking and AI workloads generate considerably more heat than short benchmark bursts. iPhone Duo RAM: How much memory does it have? Apple has not disclosed how much RAM is inside the iPhone Duo . Before launch, supply-chain reports consistently pointed to 12GB of RAM , which would make sense given the demands of running two displays, simultaneous applications, Siri AI and larger on-device AI models. Apple does reveal that A20 Pro has 50 percent more unified-memory bandwidth than A19 Pro , which should help the Duo move data more quickly between the CPU, GPU and Neural Engine. Extra memory is particularly useful on the Duo because iOS 27.1 can display multiple apps simultaneously and because Apple Intelligence and Siri AI increasingly run generative models locally rather than relying entirely on cloud processing. iPhone Duo connectivity Folded iPhone Duo. Britta OBoyle Apple has put a significant amount of its own communications silicon into the iPhone Duo. It uses Apples new C2 cellular modem , replacing Qualcomm silicon. Apple says C2 introduces AI-powered improvements to cellular quality and reliability and supports mmWave 5G in the U.S. The N1 wireless networking chip provides: Wi-Fi 7 with 22 MIMO Bluetooth 6 Thread networking The USB-C port also supports USB 3 data transfers at up to 10Gbps and DisplayPort video output. The Duo also has Apples second-generation Ultra Wideband chip , NFC and precision dual-frequency GPS. It is eSIM-only worldwide , something that had been widely rumored before launch. Eliminating the SIM tray gives Apple additional internal space for its batteries. iPhone Handoff a feature introduced with iOS 27 makes it easier to use an iPhone Duo alongside another iPhone without needing separate phone numbers. Both devices share your number, with calls, voicemail, messages and Find My location following whichever iPhone you unlock. Only one phone is active at a time. You could use the Duos folding display for work, then switch to an iPhone Pro when you want its telephoto camera. Both phones need iOS 27, eSIM support and the same Apple Account, with Messages in iCloud enabled. Your carrier must specifically support iPhone Handoff, and your plan may require an additional monthly fee for access. T-Mobile already offers iPhone Handoff for $5 a month; Verizon and EE (in the U.K.) plan support. Fees may apply. Satellite capabilities include: Emergency SOS via satellite Roadside Assistance via satellite Find My via satellite Messages via satellite Battery, MagSafe and charging: Whats available? Instead of one battery spanning the body, the iPhone Duo contains two rechargeable lithium-ion batteries , with one high-energy battery fitted into each half of the device. Apples energy-balancing algorithms make them operate as a single battery system. Apple rates battery life at: Up to 24 hours of typical use Up to 44 hours video playback using the outer display Up to 31 hours using the inner display Up to 37 hours streamed video on the outer screen Up to 26 hours streamed video on the inner display Early reviewers reported different battery experiences. CNET found the Duo comfortably lasted through a busy day, while The Verge questioned whether it could manage a full day of heavy use. These observations reflect different usage patterns and testing methods, so they should not be treated as directly comparable results or replacements for Apples playback ratings above. After using the Duo as her main phone for a week , Macworld contributor Britta OBoyle generally finished her mixed-use days with around 25 percent battery remaining. In her experience, it outlasted the smaller iPhone 18 Pro but fell slightly short of the Pro Max. These are everyday-use observations rather than directly comparable laboratory benchmarks. Apple has not disclosed the batteries combined capacity in mAh. The pre-launch rumor of approximately 5,000-5,500mAh therefore remains unconfirmed. Apple says the iPhone Duo can reach 50 percent charge in around 20 minutes using a USB-C charging cable and a 60W-capable power adapter or higher. Britta OBoyles charging test broadly matched Apples claim: using a 60W adapter, she reached approximately 50 percent from empty in around 20 minutes. MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging are supported at up to 25W. Apples claimed 50 percent charge in around 30 minutes requires a MagSafe charger paired with a 35W-or-higher power adapter. In both the U.S. and U.K., the box includes the iPhone Duo and a 1-meter USB-C charging cable, but no power adapter. The MagSafe charger is also sold separately, so factor these accessories into your budget if you dont already own suitable equipment. iPhone Duo price: How much does it cost? The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 in the U.S. and 1,999 in the U.K. for 256GB. Prices are: Storage Price 256GB $1,999/1,999 512GB $2,199/2,199 1TB $2,599/2,599 2TB $3,199/3,199 The 256GB starting capacity means Apple has not created an unusually low-storage entry model simply to make the headline price look lower. iPhone Duo vs iPhone 18 Pro pricing The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199/1,199 , while the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299/1,299 . That makes the Duo approximately $700/700 more expensive than the Pro Max at entry level. That premium buys the folding display, precision hinge, titanium structure, second screen and more complex dual-battery design rather than superior cameras: in several areas the iPhone 18 Pro models are actually better equipped. Reports before the launch suggested the Duo could cost anywhere from around $1,999 to $2,399 at entry level, largely because of the folding OLED display, hinge mechanism, titanium components and other expensive parts. Apple ultimately landed at the very bottom of those predictions. iPhone Duo software: Multitasking and Apple Pencil support Britta OBoyle The iPhone Duos larger inner display enables Split View, letting you use two apps side by side. For example, you could keep Safari open while taking notes, or check your calendar alongside a conversation in Messages. Supported apps can also open two windows of their own: Safari can display two webpages side by side for comparison shopping. You can save pairs of apps to return to later. App compatibility varies considerably. Macworlds Jason Cross identified three broad experiences: older apps with fixed layouts and black borders; apps updated for iOS 27 that resize across the displays; and fully Duo-optimized apps that adapt to its different positions. Outlook already supports resizing, although its fuller Duo-specific update remains forthcoming. Jason also encountered a glitch when opening Kindles reading menu, so check essential apps before buying. App support is improving, however. Apple has highlighted that Netflix, Fantastical, MLB and Asphalt Legends will be among the apps optimized for launch, and says compatible apps carry a Made for iPhone Duo badge on their App Store product pages. Other updates are still coming: Microsoft Word and Outlooks Duo-specific layouts are due in the coming weeks, while Zenless Zone Zeros update is scheduled for November. StandBy also works differently on the Duo. Set the phone down and it can display a clock, photos or widgets on either screen without being connected to a charger. New Calendar and Weather faces join the existing options. Apple Pencil support is coming later in 2026. Apple has announced compatibility with the Apple Pencil (USB-C), allowing users to write, sketch and mark up documents on either display. What do the first iPhone Duo reviews say? The first independent reviews praise the Duos hinge, display and overall hardware design, while highlighting uneven app optimization and differing battery experiences. Reviewers generally enjoyed the folding experience, but their findings reinforce the importance of checking whether it suits your everyday needs. Should you buy the iPhone Duo? Britta OBoyle The iPhone Duo is the iPhone to buy if you genuinely want a phone and small tablet in one device. Its 7.6-inch display, multitasking features, A20 Pro performance and clever fold-specific camera modes offer capabilities no other iPhone has. But at $1,999/1,999 it is enormously expensive, and there are significant compromises: no Face ID, no dedicated telephoto camera, no variable aperture and no Action button. Early reports of hinge-area screen damage add another consideration for buyers. Although the cause and frequency remain unclear, anyone concerned about first-generation durability may prefer to wait for further investigation and longer-term testing before spending $1,999/1,999. For photography, battery life and conventional everyday use, the iPhone 18 Pro Max is likely to be the better-value flagship. Buy the Duo because you want the folding experience, not because it is simply the best iPhone . Read: When is the best time to buy an iPhone and our iPhone Buying Guide .
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Instagram Launches Apple TV App With Reels and More
Instagram is now available on the Apple TV , bringing Reels, longer videos, and live shows via the platform to Apple's streaming device for the first time. The Instagram app for Apple TV lets users watch content from their favorite creators, discover videos, and resume watching across devices. Instagram describes the app as a way to watch together with friends and family, extending its video experience to the television. The app appears to have launched on October 23. Apple's TV-specific release metadata dates version 66.0 to that day, while an archived App Store listing from October 19 still showed compatibility with only the iPhone and iPad . Instagram first began testing its TV app on Amazon Fire TV devices in the United States in December 2025, before expanding to Google TV in February 2026 and Samsung smart TVs in June. The initial experience focused on Reels organized into channels based on viewers' interests, with videos playing automatically. In June, Meta outlined plans to expand beyond short videos with longer creator content, episodic series, and live broadcasts. The Apple TV app's description lists longer videos and live shows alongside Reels. The release follows Instagram's dedicated iPad app , which arrived in September 2025 after years of requests for an interface designed for Apple's tablets. Instagram is now available on the Apple TV App Store. It requires tvOS 26.0 or later. Related Roundup: Apple TV Tags: Apple TV Apps , Instagram , Meta Buyer's Guide: Apple TV (Buy Now) Related Forum: Apple TV and Home Theater This article, Instagram Launches Apple TV App With Reels and More first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Best Smartphones with 1TB Storage in India (2026): iPhone Duo, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and More
There are multiple flagship and foldable smartphones that are offered with 1TB of storage in India in 2026. For reference, the iPhone 18 Pro was launched in India and other global markets on September 9 as the flagship handset from Apple, positioned below the iPhone 18 Pro Max, which features a larger battery and a bigger display. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the most premium Galaxy S series phone from the South Korean tech giant. The smartphone gets a redesigned rear camera unit, with a 200-megapixel primary shooter. Like the iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone Duo is offered with up to 2TB of internal storage. It gets a dual 48-megapixel rear camera system.
FIX 2026 Innovation Awards: 9 Best Innovation Technology Winners in Robotics, AI, and Mobility
FIX 2026 recognized nine companies for innovations in humanoid robotics, autonomous vehicles, industrial AI, cybersecurity, and data center cooling. At FIX 2026 in Daegu , South Korea, nine companies presented their technologies at a press conference highlighting the winners of the Best Innovation Technology Awards , FIX 2026s highest distinction. A panel of 26 judges selected the nine winners from 209 applicants, representing three sectors: future mobility, robotics, and AI/ICT. Another 22 companies received Innovation Awards, bringing the total to 31 winners , including six companies from the Daegu-Gyeongbuk region. For last years winners, please check my article here. Among the most interesting technologies were Tesollo s robotic hand, designed to reproduce human dexterity, and AeiROBOT s latest bipedal humanoid robot, Alice 5 . Both address major technical challenges facing the next generation of humanoid robots. Robotics: Reproducing Human Dexterity and Movement Tesollo: Advancing Human-Like Robotic Hands South Korean robotics company Tesollo , led by CEO Young-jin Kim, received a Best Innovation Technology Award for its DG-5F-M robotic hand, which features five fingers and 20 degrees of freedom for human-like manipulation. At FIX 2026, Tesollo also showcased the newer DG-5F-S , a compact version weighing just 880 grams , according to the company. Both models aim to address one of the key challenges in humanoid robotics: reproducing the dexterity, gripping strength, and precise finger movements of the human hand. Using proprietary actuator technology , Tesollo is developing robotic hands that can perform increasingly complex manipulation tasks. The company claims its designs combine dexterity, precision, and compactness, though independent comparisons with competing products are still needed. Its three-finger DG-3F05 won a CES 2025 Innovation Award in Robotics . AeiROBOT: Alice 5 Moves from Wheels to Legs AeiROBOT presented ALICE 5 , its latest bipedal humanoid robot, representing a significant technological evolution from its earlier wheeled Alice M1 and M2 platforms. Standing approximately 170 cm tall and weighing 50 kg, Alice 5 features 43 degrees of freedom and uses NVIDIAs Jetson Thor computing platform. Its proprietary hybrid actuation system combines quasi-direct-drive actuators in the upper body with linear actuators in the legs. This architecture is designed to balance responsive upper-body manipulation with the strength and stability required for bipedal locomotion. Compared with wheeled humanoids, a legged robot can navigate stairs, obstacles, and environments designed for people without requiring modifications to the surroundings. Alice 5 also supports interchangeable robotic hands for different tasks. AeiROBOT is already testing its ALICE robots in industrial environments, including PCB manufacturing (Alice M1) and shipyards (Alice 5) operated by HD Hyundai and Hanwha Ocean . Alice 5 has undergone fire-response demonstrations at HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, while planned applications include firefighting, ship cleaning involving hazardous chemicals, and other dangerous shipyard tasks . The company is targeting broader industrial deployment by 2028. Future Mobility: Smarter Vehicles and Automotive Components Onepredict: AI-Native Factory Onepredict is expanding its predictive maintenance expertise into an AI Native Factory solution that integrates manufacturing data and equipment management. Traditional predictive maintenance systems identify potential failures. Onepredict goes further by linking equipment health data to production operations, helping manufacturers make better maintenance and operational decisions. Its advantage lies in combining industrial equipment diagnostics with a broader manufacturing AI platform. SWM: Advancing Autonomous Robotaxis Through its SVMW.ai autonomous driving technology, SWM is developing urban robotaxi service s that operate without fixed routes. The company has already launched autonomous driving services in Seouls Gangnam district. and introduced paid commercial operations with a safety driver onboard. Its AP-700 autonomous driving platform delivers a claimed 2,000 TOPS of computing performance to process sensor information and AI models. Unlike fixed-route autonomous shuttles, SWM targets flexible passenger pickup and drop-off services, though widespread Level 4 driverless deployment remains challenging. Perseus: Software-Defined Vehicles Perseus received recognition for PEGASUS , its hypervisor technology for software-defined vehicles . Certified to ISO 26262 ASIL-D, Pegasus runs several operating systems, such as the digital cockpit and vehicle control, isolated on a single chip. As cars become increasingly software-driven, automakers need to consolidate functions previously managed by separate electronic control units. Pegasus is designed to let multiple software environments operate on shared vehicle hardware while maintaining isolation between functions. This approach could reduce hardware complexity and simplify automotive software development and updates. HJWave: Better Radar for Autonomous Vehicles HJWave develops advanced 3D waveguide antennas for automotive radar systems. Its technology uses a specialized waveguide structure to reduce signal losses and improve radar resolution and detection coverage. Compared with conventional PCB-based antennas, HJWave reports improvements in signal consistency and a wider detection angle. Better radar performance could help autonomous vehicles more reliably detect pedestrians, obstacles, and surrounding traffic, especially when cameras face poor visibility. It holds Korean and US patents, received a European patent grant decision in June 2026, and signed a supply agreement with an undisclosed global autonomous-driving company. AI/ICT: Cooling, Cybersecurity, and Autonomous Factories CENS: Precision Cooling for AI Servers CENS presented its CENS-D130 precision spray cooling technology, developed to address the growing heat generated by powerful AI servers. Instead of immersing entire servers in cooling liquid, the system sprays electrically nonconductive fluid directly onto heat-generating components. AI-based controls adjust cooling delivery according to changing thermal demand. CENS claims its targeted approach can substantially reduce cooling-fluid requirements compared with full immersion systems, potentially lowering equipment weight, maintenance complexity, and operating costs. WACE: Letting AI Make Factory Decisions WACE s VEXPLOR , a manufacturing AI operating system, aims to move industrial AI beyond dashboards and recommendations. The software standardizes factory data, supports evidence-based operational decisions, and connects AI-generated instructions to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) , which operate industrial equipment. VEXPLOR stands apart from conventional factory monitoring platforms by connecting AI decision-making directly to machine control. Its safety layer hands control to AI, one verified level at a time, and blocks unsafe commands. PotatoNet: Detecting Hidden Cybersecurity Threats PotatoNet , led by CEO KyoungA Shin, develops OLPEMI , an AI-powered cybersecurity platform that identifies malicious URLs and hidden threats, including those in the deep web. Its technology focuses on discovering malicious websites, phishing infrastructure, and threats that conventional URL databases may not recognize quickly enough. OLPEMI also protects against web-server attacks and malicious links encountered on mobile devices. Its proactive threat intelligence approach aims to identify dangerous web destinations before users or organizations are compromised. FIX 2026 Innovation Awards: 9 Best Innovation Technology Winners in Robotics, AI, and Mobility , original content from Ubergizmo . Read our Copyrights and terms of use .
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Skip the Touch ID Scan: Unlock iPhone Duo With Apple Watch
iPhone Duo uses a Touch ID sensor built into the side button for authentication. Some may feel this is a step backwards after almost a decade of Face ID on iPhones, but if you wear an Apple Watch, you can use it to unlock your iPhone Duo instead. This way, you don't need to touch the side button at all. It's the closest thing we have to a seamless Face ID experience on iPhone Duo ( at least for now ). The feature is called Unlock with Apple Watch. It's not new to iPhone, but it works reliably. Note that your Apple Watch needs to be a Series 9 or later, an Ultra 2 or later, or an SE 3. Here's how to turn on the feature and start using it. Turn On Unlock With Apple Watch Open the Settings app on your iPhone Duo. Tap Touch ID & Passcode , then enter your passcode. Scroll down to Unlock with Nearby Devices. Toggle on the switch next to your Apple Watch. If you have more than one watch paired with your iPhone Duo, toggle it on for each one. Unlock iPhone Duo With Your Watch Make sure your Apple Watch is on your wrist and unlocked, and close to your iPhone Duo. Wake iPhone Duo by raising it or tapping the screen. (If it's closed, opening it also wakes it.) Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to dismiss the Lock Screen. From here on, your Apple Watch will handle the authentication no fingerprint shenanigans required. The swipe up is still needed to get past the Lock Screen, but you can turn off this additional step in Settings . Related Roundups: Apple Watch 12 , iPhone Duo Buyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Buy Now) , iPhone Duo (Buy Now) Related Forums: Apple Watch , iPhone This article, Skip the Touch ID Scan: Unlock iPhone Duo With Apple Watch first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
iPhone Duo Fails JerryRigEverything
Apple's iPhone Duo has failed JerryRigEverything's latest durability test . Despite its IP68 dust-resistance rating, dust entered the hinge through several ingress points, overwhelming the magnets that hold the phone shut. The bend test then left a permanent green line across the inner display, before the screen became unresponsive. The outer screen with Ceramic Shield 2 scratched at level 7 on the Mohs scale, but the inner screen only managed level 2, although credit was given for its matte nano-texture coating making marks magically disappear. Alas, it wasn't enough to earn a pass. I've been testing these folding phones since the first generation seven years ago most do survive, said Nelson. The iPhone Duo did not. Watch his full video here . Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, iPhone Duo Fails JerryRigEverything's Dusty Durability Test first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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Sony 1000X THE COLLEXION Review: Premium design, flagship sound, but is it worth Rs 60,000?
Sony's new luxury headphones promise premium design, impressive sound and all-day comfort, but they cost Rs 20,000 more than the WH-1000XM6. After testing them across commutes, workouts and office calls, we found plenty to like, along with a few compromises that raise questions about whether the extra expense is truly worth it.
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A week with iPhone Duo: Folding refined, if not perfected
Macworld Apple was never going to be first to market with a folding phone. The first models were clunky and riddled with flaws, but almost a decade after Samsungs Galaxy Fold introduced the category, Apple was finally ready to give us an iPhone that bends. Rivals, not just Samsung, but Google, Xiaomi, Huawei, and others, have spent years ironing out the problems that come with folding a screen, and the iPhone Duo benefits from all that groundwork. Ive used the Duo as my main phone for the past week, having moved from an iPhone 18 Pro Max, and its the most refined foldable Ive tried, even if it doesnt get everything right. Heres how Apples first folding phone has fared so far. Folding done the Apple way Like most first-gen Apple products, build quality is where the iPhone Duo shines brightest. Its titanium frame feels more than sturdy enough for daily use, and with an IP68 rating for dust and water, only the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold matches its level of protection among foldables. The hinge is stiff in a reassuring way, so you can leave the Duo partly open at almost any angle, whether thats tented on a desk, propped up at a 90-degree angle, or somewhere in between, and it has a satisfying snap when you close it. Folded, the Duo has a passport-sized footprint, making it compact enough to slide neatly into a pocket. Its a touch shorter than the Galaxy Z Fold 8, and rather than following Samsungs symmetrical approach, Apple has given the Duo rounded corners on one edge and square ones on the other, similar to the Xiaomi 18 Fold. I wasnt convinced by the design at first, but it has grown on me over the last week. Ive also found the curved side easier to hold when the phone is closed, and once unfolded, it resembles a mini iPad mini, which makes it clear why Apple chose the asymmetrical look. At 254g, the Duo is weighty, but I havent found it too heavy, and when open, the weight feels surprisingly well balanced. The iPhone Duos asymmetric design is an aquired taste. Britta OBoyle/Foundry Face ID is the most notable omission, and anyone whos used a newer iPhone in the last few years will notice. In its place is a Touch ID fingerprint reader built into the side button, an approach borrowed from the iPad, and it unlocks reliably whether open or closed. After years of simply glancing at my iPhone, however, even a quick task like resting a finger on the power button feels sluggish by comparison, and more than once Ive instinctively lifted the Duo toward my face and waited for it to unlock. Apple Watch owners can rely on their wrist to unlock the Duo, which softens the blow somewhat, but that doesnt help with passwords or Apple Pay purchases. Apple also dropped the Action button for the Duo, and shifted the volume keys to the top edge of the device, which I found (and still find) awkward. Neither the missing Action button nor the volume button placement is likely to be a dealbreaker, but if you use the Action button like I do, its something to consider. A matte display that hides the crease The two screens on the Duo are both excellent with ample brightness, smooth scrolling, and plenty of punch. The 5.4-inch outer display is compact and comfortable to use one-handed, with dimensions that will remind long-time iPhone users of the cute 13 mini, albeit broader and chunkier. Open the Duo, and you get a 7.6-inch inner panel with a glare-free matte finish, the feature I loved most when I first saw the Duo and still appreciate after a week of use. Matte coatings arent new to Apple hardware, but this is the first time theyve appeared on an iPhone, and they make a huge difference to the devices overall feel. Glare is kept to a minimum, and the crease only really shows when light catches it, or you run your finger across it something that cant be said for other folding phones. The surface feels smoother under your finger than the glossy displays on rival foldables, too. The trade-off is reduced contrast, so darker scenes lose some depth, and smudges are easier to spot. Sadly, the box also doesnt include a Polishing Cloth, which is standard when you upgrade to nano-texture finish on other devices. The iphone Duos crease is easier to feel than see. Britta OBoyle/Foundry Smooth and intuitive performance In everyday use, the Duo has been fast and fluid, whether Im switching between apps, working on documents side by side, running AI tasks through Siri AI or Claude, or playing games (the Toastie app is a great one to try and more addictive than you might think). The A20 Pro chip runs a little warmer than the iPhone 18 Pro, but thats to be expected given the slimmer halves. What has impressed me most is how iOS handles the fold. The animation as you transition between open and closed was a major talking point when Apple first announced the iPhone Duo, and it hasnt lost its charm in use. Apps pick up exactly where you left off as you switch between the two displays, layouts adapt when the phone is half-open, and the on-screen keyboard reshapes itself to suit each posture. Theres an incredible amount of polish here that makes the Duo a delight to use. When I returned from the Surprise and Shine event in September, the most common question I got was about the typing experience, and having now had a chance to test it properly, Ive found it excellent. I write on my phone alot, and plowing through a 2,000-word feature in Pages using the Duo wasnt frustrating at all. On the external display, the keyboard is even short enough to leave more than half the screen for viewing, which isnt true of all folding phones in this format. Apps that have been updated to take full advantage of iPhone Duos unique proportions are a delight to use. Britta OBoyle/Foundry However, the Duos interface takes some getting used to, whether youre a long-time iPhone user or switching from Android. The dock-style toolbar sits vertically on the right side, and for now it cant be moved to the left, which left-handed users may not appreciate. Nor can you simply flip the Duo around, as you can with an Apple Watch. Elsewhere, apps that havent been updated for the Duos layout show a black bar on the right of the outer display where the controls should be. Inside, non-optimized apps just hover in the middle of the inner screen and look terrible. The iOS apps that have been optimized, however, show what the Duo is capable of and restore faith in the overall experience. Netflix, Slack, Sonos and Apples native apps, such as Music, News and Pages, all work fabulously, filling the space and delivering a fantastic experience. A decade of single-screen iPhones is a hard habit to break, but once I made a point of regularly unfolding the Duo, I really enjoyed using the inner display. Multitasking is incredibly intuitive, and running apps like Mail and Calendar, or Messages and Photos, side by side makes complete sense, while other apps such as Slack really benefit from the larger space. Longtime iPhone users will naturally want to stick to the external display longer than theys hould, but once they get into the habit of opening the Duo, itll be worth it. Camera compromises The camera is generally the first place where Apple makes sacrifices in its iPhones, and the Duo is no exception. On the back, Apple has paired two 48MP sensors, one wide and one ultra-wide, and omitted a telephoto lens, so 2x zoom relies on a crop of the main sensor. Photography enthusiasts will also miss the iPhone 18 Pros variable aperture and manual Pro controls; in my testing, Ive so far found that the Duo needs an extra moment to finish processing shots taken after dark. Depending on the type of pictures you take, you might miss the Duos lack of a telephoto camera. Britta OBoyle/Foundry Thats disappointing at this price, though the photos Ive taken so far are still very good, with true-to-life tones and crisp shots of everything from my dog to flowers in my garden. On the outer display, the front camera adopts the square sensor format from recent iPhones, letting you switch between portrait and landscape selfies while holding the phone upright, though its resolution dips slightly compared with the Pro models and last years iPhone 17. Meanwhile, the inner camera, hidden beneath the display, produces noticeably softer images, so Id stick to using it for FaceTime and video calls. A better option for selfies is Duo Preview, which mirrors the rear cameras viewfinder onto the outer screen so you can see yourself as you shoot, with Smart Capture handy for automatically getting the group shot without an awkward arm. Kids Cue, which brings Snoopy up on the external screen to grab the attention of younger subjects, is a nice touch, too, and a particular favorite in my home with my kids. Battery life and charging Battery life has been the Duos biggest surprise. Coming from an iPhone 18 Pro Max, I was braced for a healthy drop in stamina, but the Duo has held up remarkably well, even with heavy use. I finished most of my testing days with around 25 percent left, even that was with iCloud syncing everything in the background, a couple of hours of gaming and video streaming, writing in Pages, sending emails and posting to social media, as well as heavy camera testing, so it didnt get an easy ride. Overall, I found it to outlast the iPhone 18 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, but it falls slightly short of the Pro Max in mixed use. You can charge the Duo via USB-C, on a Qi2 wireless pad, or with a MagSafe puck. Plugged into a 60W adapter, it reached half charge from flat in roughly 20 minutes. Apple only supplies a USB-C cable in the box, though, so youll need to factor in the cost of a power adapter if you dont already have one. You might as well add one of those new $9 polishing cloths while youre at it, as you will want that. The iPhone Duos hinge is so stable, it can be used in a variety of positions. Britta OBoyle/Foundry Worth the price of admission The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999, making it pricier than Samsungs Galaxy Z Fold 8 and $800 more than an iPhone 18 Pro. Demand hasnt suffered, though, as initial stock sold out shortly after preorders went live, and Apples estimated delivery dates have already slipped to January 2027. Based on my experience so far, the Duo is the most premium foldable Ive tested, with intuitive software that makes it a pleasure to use. Its not without faultId restore Face ID and give it the iPhone 18 Pros camera hardware for startersbut no device, especially not a first-generation one, is perfect. For now, anyone who puts photography first, or who struggles to picture themselves unfolding the Duo every day, will be better served by the iPhone 18 Pro or Pro Max. But if youve been waiting for Apples take on a foldable and can see yourself reading, writing, and juggling apps on that larger, gorgeous matte canvas, the Duo is a promising debut, and Ive loved using it.
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