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Best Smartphones with 1TB Storage in India (2026): iPhone Duo, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and More
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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
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Sony 1000X THE COLLEXION Review: Premium design, flagship sound, but is it worth Rs 60,000?
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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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Welcome to 9to5Toys Electrified Weekly the best place to find all of this weeks best deals and new releases to electrify your life and protect Mother Nature. Heybike has dominated the e-bike section of Green Deals this week with four different exclusive deals all of them to new low prices, with the biggest of them also being a first-time $500 discount for the 100-mile Hybrid Commuter e-bike to $1,199 . Segway also launched its new E3 Go Electric Scooter with $100 savings that stirred up some buzz. From there, we saw major spooky savings on power stations from sales at Anker SOLIX (including return low prices in the separate E10 Whole-Home Backup System Sale ) and EcoFlow , which also has an included EcoCredits Madness flash sale running through the weekend. All these and more are waiting for you down below. more
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The Vivo V series has always had a fairly straightforward approach. It gives people good cameras, a premium-looking design, and more than dependable battery life without the flagship price tag. However, with the Vivo V80 starting at Rs. 62,999, we're now
'Father of the PlayStation' Ken Kutaragi sides with Sony on the physical discs debate
The debate about Sony's plan to stop making physical PS5 discs has raged since this summer.
Apple Store Pickup System for iPhone Duo Just Went Live Again in U.S. and Canada
The option to reserve an iPhone Duo for Apple Store pickup resumed in the U.S. and Canada between 5:10 a.m. and 5:15 a.m. Pacific Time today, but inventory is extremely limited, with most stores having no pickup slots available today. You can search for iPhone Duo availability at your local Apple Stores by heading to the iPhone Duo order page , selecting your desired color and storage and so forth, and then opening the link next to the Pickup option at the bottom. Next, enter your ZIP code and you will be able to see if any models are available for pickup with a reserved time slot. Apple Store pickup was offered for just a few minutes after iPhone Duo pre-orders began on Friday, October 16, and the option then disappeared until now. Just hours after iPhone Duo pre-orders began last week, Apple said demand for the device was nothing short of extraordinary , with delivery estimates pushing into late January, so it is not surprising that Apple Store pickup slots are hard to come by right now. Apple said it is working to satisfy demand as quickly as possible. Given the scarcity, long queues formed at many Apple Stores around the world on Friday, with some lucky customers managing to secure an iPhone Duo on a walk-in basis. If you are still looking for an iPhone Duo, check Apple's pickup tool often. Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Tag: Apple Store Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, Apple Store Pickup System for iPhone Duo Just Went Live Again in U.S. and Canada first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple Aims to Enhance Safari Usability on iPhone Duo
Apple is looking into solutions for Safari's layout issues on the iPhone Duo's outer display, which currently limits usable space for websites. Apple Aims to Enhance Safari Usability on iPhone Duos Outer Display
Apple Releases DIY Repair Guides for iPhone Duo
Apple has released official repair guides for the iPhone Duo, allowing users to fix various components themselves. Apple Releases DIY Repair Guides for iPhone Duo
Apple Launches $2,000 Foldable iPhone Amid High Demand
Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, launched today worldwide, with strong demand leading to early delivery delays. Apple Launches $2,000 Foldable iPhone Amid High Demand
Fake Courier and Bank KYC Texts Could Get Caught Early With This New Google Messages Feature
If your phone keeps getting texts about a parcel stuck at customs, a pending KYC update or an electricity bill that needs paying tonight, Google has a new tool to help. Google Messages is getting a feature called Enhanced Protection that
Peak on consoles, hockey roguelites and other new indie games worth checking out
Steam Next Fest means there are a lot of weird new games in our indie gaming roundup this week.
How to Check Airtel DTH Recharge Status: A Step-by-Step Guide
To avoid unnecessary connection drops, it is vital to keep track of your Airtel DTH connections balance. Airtel lets you do this in three ways. Two methods can be done online, while the third works offline. These methods will help avoid those balance expired messages by recharging your connection in a timely manner.
My Favorite Sofa Is Discounted for Joybird
The Joybird Eliot Sleeper, plus hundreds of other options, are up to 40 percent off during the brand
Meta is delaying its controversial new business terms amid scraping concerns
Meta drew flak for an upcoming change to its business terms that would allow it to scrape business accounts' content for AI training.
The Qubitunes Soundstage Toy Is a Great Gift for Kids
This screen-free soundstage starter kit opens a world of audio fun for kids aged 3 years and up.
Ray-Ban Meta Audio Review: The Best Smart Glasses
No cameras? No problem. Ditching the surveillance baggage makes Meta
Trump threatens Iran with 'another little Epic Fury' as US envoy says strikes possible this weekend
The warning follows US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack's statement that American strikes could take place as early as this weekend. Trump initially said he was unaware of any immediate strike plan before warning of another little Epic Fury at a campaign rally in Florida.
How to show only your own photos in the iPhone Photo Library
Macworld WhatsApp and other messaging apps have an option in their settings that allows you to automatically save received photos to your iPhone. This can mean that, after a while, your photo library turns into a jumble of all sorts of images. Although the Search in Photos feature gets better every year and can find even the most unusual images, every user with an extensive photo library would like a bit more clarity. For such cases, Apple has introduced a special filter in iOS 27 . The Captured by Me filter displays only the photos that the user has taken with their own camera. You can enable the new filter by tapping the icon with the three horizontal lines in the top-left corner of the Photos library. In iOS 27, a new option appears in the Collection section under Utilities: Captured by Me . This means the system only displays your own photos. The filter function does not distinguish between specific iPhone models, but displays photos that have ever been taken with an iPhone linked to the same Apple ID. There are other filtering options in the main view of the Photos library that were available even before iOS 27. For example, you can hide screenshots entirely from the Photos library by disabling the Screenshots option under View Options in the same menu. Foundry
Some iPhone Duo Screens Are Cracking Within Hours Of Use: Is The Hinge To Blame?
Apple's first foldable iPhone has barely reached customers, but some early users are already reporting cracked inner displays, with the damage appearing along the hinge. And that isn
Bigg Boss 20: Who gets evicted this Weekend Ka Vaar?
Hyderabad: Another weekend, another goodbye? Bigg Boss 20 is gearing up for Weekend Ka Vaar, and the latest eviction update has put the spotlight on Mary Kom. As viewers wait to find out whose journey ends next, her name has surfaced as the contestant reportedly leaving the house. Mary Kom evicted from Bigg Boss 20? Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Ask GPT, Claude, and Gemini the same question at once for $29.97 with discount code
Macworld TL;DR: Compare GPT, Claude, Gemini, and 50+ other AI models in one window with an AskAnyModel AI Pro Plan lifetime subscription on a major discount at $29.97 with code SAVE10 (MSRP $499). Most AI chatbots charge a monthly fee for one companys models, so comparing answers usually means paying for several. AskAnyModel puts more than 50 AI models in one browser window, and with code SAVE10 , a lifetime subscription to the Pro Plan is marked down to $29.97 (MSRP $499) through October 25. Type a prompt once and send it to up to six models at the same time, including GPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok . Their answers appear side by side with response times and token counts, so you can see which model got it right before you trust the output. Thirty standard models, including DeepSeek, Llama, and Mistral, come with no usage limits. For flagship models like GPT-5.4 and Claude Sonnet 5, you get 500 premium credits every month. Image generation is unlimited across several models and doesnt touch those credits, and you can switch models mid-conversation without losing context. AskAnyModel works in Safari on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad, with nothing to install, and your account works on unlimited devices. New and existing users can both buy, and you have 30 days to redeem. Stop paying a separate subscription for every AI model you want to try. Until October 25, use code SAVE10 to get a lifetime subscription to the AskAnyModel AI Pro Plan on sale for $29.97 (MSRP $499). AskAnyModel AI Pro Plan: Lifetime Subscription See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.
There are multiple flagship smartphones in India that are equipped with an LTPO AMOLED display. For reference, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is equipped with a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. The screen offers variable refresh rates from 1Hz to 120Hz. Similarly, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra sports a 6.9-inch Xiaomi HyperRGB AMOLED display, which offers a 1Hz - 120Hz refresh rate. Moreover, the Motorola Signature is equipped with a 6.8-inch Super HD LTPO Extreme AMOLED display that offers a 1Hz - 165Hz refresh rate. The Vivo X300 Ultra and Oppo Find X9 Ultra also feature 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED displays.
When Can You Read GTA 6 Reviews? Embargo Date Reportedly Revealed
If you're planning to buy GTA 6 on launch day, you might not have to wait until November 19 to find out whether Rockstar's next big game lives up to the hype. A new leak suggests that GTA 6 reviews could
What Is WhatsApp Chat Lock and How Does It Work?
WhatsApp Chat Lock lets users protect selected individual and group conversations without restricting access to the entire app. Locked chats move to a separate folder that requires device authentication to open. Users can also hide this folder from the main chat list by setting up a secret code. The feature conceals message details and sender information in notifications, although WhatsApp calls from locked contacts can still come through. This guide explains how to lock, hide, find and access private conversations.
India's own smartphone brand by 2028? Ashwini Vaishnaw says note the date
India could have its own smartphone by 2028 with homegrown design and technology at the centre of its devices. And this doesn't come from a report or a rumour; it is a statement by the Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini
Airtel Launches New Rs 200 Pack With YouTube Premium, 30GB Data: All Details
Airtel has introduced a Rs 200 prepaid add-on pack that bundles YouTube Premium, 30GB of data and subscriptions to more than 20 OTT platforms. The pack will be valid for 28 days and is basically for Airtel users who want access
Vivo Y600 Launching On October 30: 10,000mAh Battery, Design And Other Details Revealed
Vivo has confirmed that its upcoming Y600 smartphone will launch in China next week, with a massive 10,000mAh battery as its biggest highlight. The company has also revealed the phone's design ahead of its debut, showing a square-shaped rear camera module
Apple Pushes Back on DOJ Request for More Evidence
Apple and the U.S. Department of Justice disagree over how much newer evidence Apple must hand over in their antitrust case, according to a new court filing this week. The two sides previously agreed to a June 20, 2025 cutoff for Apple's records. With the evidence-gathering phase now scheduled to end in late May 2027, lawyers want Apple to supply documents created up to 30 days before that deadline. They say newer records could help establish whether the alleged anticompetitive practices are continuing. Apple argues that expanding the search would delay the case by several months. The company says it has already reviewed more than 11 million documents and handed over more than two million, covering an 18-year period. The dispute is part of the lawsuit filed in March 2024 , which accuses Apple of illegally protecting a smartphone monopoly by restricting competing apps, services, and devices. Apple denies the allegations. The latest filing asks the court to formally recognize that the two sides cannot resolve the document dispute themselves. The court will now consider how to move the dispute forward and whether Apple must provide more recent documents. Tags: Apple Lawsuits , United States This article, Apple Pushes Back on DOJ Request for More Evidence first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Claude Duet Explained: Features, Availability and How Anthropics Proactive AI Agent Works
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming mainstream, and a big chunk of the credit goes to AI assistants. In recent months, AI-powered assistants have moved beyond simple query responses and content generation to handling tasks that would otherwise require users to switch between multiple apps. Anthropics new app, Claude Duet, takes this approach further by letting the AI assistant work proactively. It also brings users' existing Claude context into a separate workspace, while keeping important actions subject to approval.
Apple Store Resumes Limited Pickup for iPhone Duo in Select Regions
Apple's iPhone Duo pickup option is starting to return in limited quantities, amid high demand and long delivery wait times. Apple Store Resumes Limited Pickup for iPhone Duo in Select Regions
Infosys AI revenue jumps 29%; Apples foldable iPhone fully pre-booked in week 1
Infosys reported steady revenue growth in Q2 FY27, driven by strong AI demand and large deal wins.
Using an Apple Pencil With the iPhone Duo: What to Know
The iPhone Duo is compatible with the Apple Pencil , if you have the right one. MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera tested the Apple Pencil with the iPhone Duo to see if it's a useful tool to pick up. If you already have an Apple Pencil 1, Apple Pencil 2, or Apple Pencil Pro to use with an iPad , you're going to be disappointed to hear they won't work with the iPhone Duo. The iPhone Duo only works with the Apple Pencil with USB-C, which is $79 from Apple, but you can get it from Amazon for $69 . The Apple Pencil Pro attaches to and pairs with iPads magnetically, but the iPhone Duo has to be paired with the USB-C Apple Pencil using a USB-C cable. Apple Pencil support is being added in iOS 27.2, which is available in beta right now. Once paired, the Apple Pencil works with the iPhone Duo like it works with an iPad. You can write or draw, and there is a setting to turn on palm rejection. You can use the Apple Pencil on both the inner and outer displays. The Apple Pencil can attach magnetically to the Duo's hinge for storage, but it doesn't charge that way. Compared with the Apple Pencil Pro, the USB-C Apple Pencil doesn't have pressure sensitivity, double-tap, or squeeze. The Apple Pencil tip can leave lines on the Duo's display, but the lines wipe away with a polishing cloth. Permanent damage is unlikely, but Apple does have an iPhone Duo cover layer replacement option that's $19 if you have AppleCare + and $49 if you don't. If you want to take notes or make quick sketches with the iPhone Duo, the Apple Pencil with USB-C could be worth the cost, but it's not quite as useful as it is on an iPad due to the limited screen size. Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Tag: Apple Pencil Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now) Related Forums: iPhone , iPad Accessories This article, Using an Apple Pencil With the iPhone Duo: What to Know first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
The iPhone Duo Can Be a Tiny Mac, a Toaster, and a Nintendo DS
The iPhone Duo has an all-new form factor with multiple folding and orientation options, and app developers are having some fun with it. You can find quite a few apps using the foldable display in unique ways, many with skeuomorphic designs. Tiny Computers ($3.99) Tiny Computers turns the iPhone Duo into a miniature retro computer, with options inspired by the Macintosh, Commodore 64, Amiga 500, iMac G3, iBook G3, and more. It works best with the iPhone Duo in a seated orientation, giving you a display and a virtual keyboard. The mini computers have clickable keyboards, desktop games, and paint programs, along with hidden files and easter eggs. Fold & Squish (Free) Made by the same developer as Tiny Computers, Fold & Squish lets you make Rorschach art with the Duo. You paint a design on one half of the Duo's display, close it, rub a finger over the outer display to squish the virtual paint, then open it up to see your finished design. An add-on Sparkle Pack includes glitter paints, rainbow paint, and pencil guides for helping you paint designs like butterflies, but the base feature set is available for free. Portal ($2.99/month) Portal is a relaxation app that offers portals to different natural environments, from a lava river in Iceland to the cloud forest in Costa Rica. There are over 100 locations, each with calming sounds and breathing exercises. The app can be used for meditation, but it also has focus timers and sleep timers. When the iPhone Duo is unfolded, scenes take up the entire display, but it also works especially well when the iPhone Duo is in tent mode. There are three free portals to use that are refreshed each month, and a Premium subscription is priced at $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year. Lake (Free) Lake is an adult coloring book that's been updated for the iPhone Duo. Holding the Duo in portrait mode gives you a full-page coloring surface, and the developer tells us it's being updated for Apple Pencil . Lake has coloring pages from a long list of artists. It's free to download and comes with basic coloring pages and tools, but unlocking the full app requires a premium subscription that's $9.99 per month. Toastie ($2.99) Toastie turns the iPhone Duo into a toaster for making grilled cheese sandwiches. It's a game where you prepare the sandwich ingredients, then close the iPhone Duo to toast the sandwich. Timing is important, and the goal is to make a perfect grilled cheese. We turned the iPhone Duo into the world's most expensive toaster Build the sandwich quickly, then close your Duo to toast it. Don't burn it though! Check it out: https://t.co/riRVUFLlm1 https://t.co/0llh2lv9R1 Tom Szykulski (@t_szykulski) October 7, 2026 Delta Game Emulator (Free) Popular game emulator app Delta has been updated for the iPhone Duo, and it turns the Duo into a Nintendo DS. iPhone DuoDelta https://t.co/DySRV7UMBz (@mikuta0407) October 23, 2026 The app has Nintendo DS controls, and when you close it, it looks like the shell of the gaming system and puts the game you're playing into sleep mode. Delta supports plenty of games from other systems too. TypeDraw ($4.99) TypeDraw turns the iPhone Duo into a notebook. It looks like a notebook when the Duo is closed, and then you can open it up to pages you can write on. The app supports Apple Pencil. Taking notes on the iPhone Duo is so satisfying... especially when it looks and feels like a real notebook that truly belongs to you. With TypeDraw you choose what happens when you open your book, and you can personalise it with custom colours, fonts and even your own handwriting. For everyone lucky enough to have their hands on a Duo today: TypeDraw is available on the App Store now. For everyone else: it also looks and works great on regular iPhones Phil Traut (@SpatiallyMe) October 23, 2026 Fold Accordion ($2.99) As the name suggests, Fold Accordion turns the iPhone Duo into an accordion. The hinge serves as the bellows, so the idea is to open and close the Duo to make music. There's a learn mode that lights up the keys you need to press. Living Earth ($5.99) If you're looking for an app that's ideal for the Duo's tent mode, Living Earth is worth checking out. It lets you set a location to get the time and local weather, plus it has a rotating globe that you can spin. When you unfold your iPhone Duo, the globe takes up the entire display. The app shows live clouds, storms, and weather maps across the world, so you can keep track of hurricanes, tropical storms, and other weather events. Duometry ($2.99) Duometry is a game that gives you a target angle you have to match by folding the iPhone Duo. The idea is to make your best guess at the angle, and then lock in to see if you were correct. Deck-Man ($4.99) Deck-Man turns your iPhone Duo into a retro cassette player. You open up the iPhone Duo to pick your music, insert the cassette, and then snap the Duo closed to start music playback. Orisuji ($4.99) Orisuji is a paper maze game where you start with the inner display, and then fold the iPhone Duo to the outer display to solve the puzzles. More Fun Apps Foldissimo - If one pocket accordion wasn't enough, there's also Foldissimo, which lets you use your iPhone Duo to play accordion songs. Fold Focus ($5.99/month) - Fold Focus is a pomodoro timer app that motivates you to keep your iPhone Duo closed for work, study, or creative sessions. While your device is shut, you work on building a virtual city. Foldfish (Free) - Foldfish is a game where you unfold the iPhone Duo to cast, tap to throw, and then hold to reel in a catch. Nitelore (Free) - Nitelore is an anti-gravity racing game with neon colors, and it looks great on the iPhone Duo. Share Your Favorites Have you found other fun apps we don't have in our list? Let us know in the comments below. Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, The iPhone Duo Can Be a Tiny Mac, a Toaster, and a Nintendo DS first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
OpenAI says it's cutting off internet access for frontier model training
OpenAI says it will no longer allow frontier models to access the internet during training in an effort to put in new safety measures after a series of incidents.
This stylish Smart Electric Gooseneck Kettle is a smarter way to handle hot beverages and it
Thanks to the official Govee Amazon storefront, you can currently pick up the Smart Electric Gooseneck Kettle down at $64.79 shipped right now. Down from an $80 full price, the deal here starts at $72, but youll get an additional 10% savings once it is in your cart. The price here is only beaten out in 2026 by select falls to $64 during Prime Day and a drop to $56 back in September. more
Iran Threatens U.S. Blackout After Trump's Hormuz Threat; Amazon, Google & Nvidia On Notice
Iran is escalating its warning to Washington with a new threat aimed at the digital infrastructure running through the Gulf.According to Reuters, two senior Iranian security officials said Tehran has drawn up detailed plans to strike undersea communications cables if the United States and Israel attack Iran again.One official warned that if Iran is attacked, there would be no more red lines from military bases to undersea cables and claimed Tehran could also try to prevent damaged lines from being repaired in order to prolong disruption.
Epic is throwing $50,000 for vibe-code games. What could possibly go wrong?
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Microsoft Office 2024 Lifetime License Software Key (Apple macOS) + Complete User Guide $14.99
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Mid-range Midnight M5 MacBook Air just dropped back to Prime Day price at $200 off
We spotted some 13-inch M5 MacBook Air models at $150 off early this week, and after warning folks that you might want to hold off until the $200 price drop returns it has. Amazon is now offering this mid-range Midnight M5 MacBook Air at $200 off . more
Apple Store Pickup for iPhone Duo Starting to Resume But Very Limited
The option to reserve an iPhone Duo for Apple Store pickup is starting to return on Apple's online store, with the system live again in countries such as Australia , China , Japan , and South Korea . Unfortunately, our spot check revealed extremely limited availability right now, with few to no time slots available for all configurations. We only managed to find a single iPhone Duo unit available for Apple Store pickup in Australia on Saturday at the time we checked, as shown in the screenshot below, but it already disappeared by time we published this story. In other countries, such as the U.S. , Canada , the U.K. , and Singapore , Apple's online store continues to advise customers to check back on Saturday, October 24 in regards to Apple Store pickup, so we expect the reservation system to resume in additional countries as the clock rolls over to Saturday time zone by time zone. Just hours after iPhone Duo pre-orders began last Friday, Apple said demand for the device was nothing short of extraordinary , with delivery estimates pushing into late January, so it is not surprising that Apple Store pickup slots are hard to come by right now. Apple said it was working to satisfy demand as quickly as possible. Apple Store pickup was briefly offered for a few minutes after iPhone Duo pre-orders began last Friday, but the option quickly disappeared. Given the scarcity, long queues formed at many Apple Stores around the world today, with some lucky customers managing to secure an iPhone Duo on a walk-in basis. If you were not so lucky, the Apple Store pickup tool may be your next best option, so keep an eye on the iPhone Duo order page over the next day or so and refresh often. Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Tag: Apple Store Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, Apple Store Pickup for iPhone Duo Starting to Resume But Very Limited first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple Store in UK Reopens With New Design on iPhone Duo Launch Day
Following more than three months of renovations, the Apple SouthGate store in Bath, England reopened today, just in time for iPhone Duo launch day . The store has received an updated design with a dedicated Apple Pickup area, a more accessible Genius Bar with varied table and seat heights, and other upgrades. Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Tags: Apple Store , United Kingdom Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, Apple Store in UK Reopens With New Design on iPhone Duo Launch Day first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Trump-Putin Energy Deal: First Russian Tanker Sets Sail As Kremlin Promises More
The first tanker has departed under the new US-Russia diesel agreement, marking the first physical shipment since Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin reached the energy arrangement. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed the departure, saying Russias Energy Ministry had reported that the first tanker was en route to customers. He added that regular supplies will continue, signalling Moscow expects the arrangement to extend beyond a single shipment. The Kremlin did not provide details about the vessels destination, cargo volume or expected arrival date. The development moves the Trump-Putin diesel agreement from negotiations into actual deliveries at a time when global fuel markets remain under pressure. Peskov also said Russia, the United States and Ukraine are expected to hold trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi during the first half of November. But Moscows immediate message is about energy: the first tanker is sailing, and Russia says more supplies will follow.
iPhone Duo Jailbroken on Launch Day
Just hours after being released, an iPhone Duo running iOS 27.1 has been jailbroken by hacker team Calif . Calif demonstrated the iPhone Duo's icons and widgets bouncing around, and added an anime character to the device's screen. Last week, the group shared videos featuring an untethered jailbreak on an iPhone 18 Pro running iOS 27.0.1. The device was shown rebooting, with root access available after the reboot. CC @pwnlambda https://t.co/xpwddwn7tw Calif (@calif_io) October 23, 2026 Calif has not publicly released the jailbreak. Calif security researcher Stefan Esser told German site Heise that there won't be a jailbreak tool available for end users, but a proof of concept may be forthcoming. Esser said the iOS 27.0.1 jailbreak used bugs Calif has already disclosed or plans to disclose to Apple soon, and most of the vulnerabilities are fixed in the upcoming iOS 27.2 update. AI was used to help develop the jailbreak, but Esser didn't explain how. Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, iPhone Duo Jailbroken on Launch Day first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple Seeds Updated watchOS 27.2 Release Candidate
Apple today seeded an updated version of the watchOS 27.2 release candidate, four days after the first RC became available . Registered developers and public beta testers can download software through the Apple Watch Settings app or using the Apple Watch app on iPhone. watchOS 27.2 adds new Siri AI features and extends Siri AI to more languages. This update provides enhancements to Siri AI, including the ability to retain useful context from previous Siri interactions, draw from a wider range of personal context, and deliver faster responses on your watch. This update also includes other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your Apple Watch. - Siri AI can recall your past conversations, so you can ask Siri about something it told you before, like the restaurants it recommended last week - Siri AI can draw from more sources to give you a great answer, including photos attached in Messages, Calendar event attendees, your voicemails, and better results from Safari history and Reading List from your phone - Excluded Apps lets you choose which apps Siri, Search, and suggestions can access, all from one setting on your phone - Siri AI now provides faster responses on Apple Watch - Siri AI is available in more languages, with support for French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. Siri AI is not available in the EU or mainland China We are expecting watchOS 27.2 and the other 27.2 updates to launch next week. Related Roundups: watchOS 26 , watchOS 27 Related Forum: Apple Watch This article, Apple Seeds Updated watchOS 27.2 Release Candidate first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Spotify ramps up policy enforcement on family plans
If you share Spotify sub with family, you may need to scan QR code to prove it.
Magic Data Recovery Pro gives deleted files a second chance for $40 (Reg. $100)
TL;DR: Get Magic Data Recovery Pro for Windows for $39.99 (Reg. $99.95), with unlimited recovery, free upgrades, and no recurring subscription. more
In My Cart: Here is the gear we are scoring to elevate the iPhone Duo experience
The new iPhone Duo has officially arrived and its time to take stock of the gear we have in our carts to elevate the experience. Whether its the new Apple Pencil (USB-C) , and fresh pair of AirPods Pro 3 , a new leather case (or Apples sweet TechWoven model ), or a power bank that actually fits, you can scope out the gear we are eyeing down below. more
US Could Absolutely Strike Iran This Weekend, Says Envoy
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iPhone Duo Brings Back Long Lines at Apple Stores
In the early years of iPhone launches, long lines would form at Apple Stores around the world, but those queues gradually became a thing of the past amid the rise of online pre-orders. At least, until the iPhone Duo launched today. Apple Domain NORTHSIDE in Austin, Texas today iPhone Duo fever is real today, with queues having formed at many Apple Stores around the world, based on comments and photos shared on the MacRumors Forums and social media platforms. Anywhere from dozens to hundreds of people lined up at the stores on Friday morning or even a day or two earlier for a chance to buy the iPhone Duo. Apple's CEO John Ternus and retail chief Deirdre O'Brien visited Apple Domain NORTHSIDE in Austin, Texas, likely because F1's U.S. Grand Prix is taking place there this weekend and Apple TV is the exclusive U.S. streaming partner of F1 . Apple's marketing chief Greg Joswiak and vice president of retail stores Vanessa Trigub greeted customers at Apple Fifth Avenue in New York City. View all 16 photos in the full article Apple said the iPhone Duo would be available on a limited basis for walk-in customers in the U.S. and select other countries today, but it expected supply to sell out quickly due to extraordinary pre-order demand for the device. Indeed, some locations have now sold through their walk-in inventory for launch day, so your mileage may vary. Apple Store pickup was very briefly an option when iPhone Duo pre-orders began last Friday, but the system has been unavailable ever since. In most countries, Apple's online store says to check back on Saturday, October 24 regarding Apple Store pickup, but we do not know exactly what time reservations will resume at, so make sure to check Apple's website early and often tomorrow if you are still trying to secure an iPhone Duo. Below, we have rounded up some photos and videos of Apple Store queues today. Line outside Apple Fifth Avenue around 4:15 AM for iPhone Duo https://t.co/nqpuc3qo41 Mina Gawargious (@MinaGawargious) October 23, 2026 made it to Union Square!!! I'm like 25th in line and there are people here with actual couches apple store network is connected, time to Claude baby https://t.co/sqSVnhLUXj that tech and photography dude (@sonyaseventhree) October 23, 2026 In line here in Utah. About 20 people in front of me. And as I arrived about 50 people piled in behind me. Let's see how this goes https://t.co/xRbnyY98nk Matt Gonzalez (@mattdgonzalez) October 23, 2026 Line for the iPhone Duo at Apple in Boulder, CO. These are everyone without preorders. The Apple employee said they had enough units for everyone! I'm the first pickup of the day https://t.co/NSyZaFct2i Stetson Doggett (@stetsondoggett) October 23, 2026 Good morning from the walk-in line at Apple Store Kahala in Honolulu, Hawaii. There's about 30 customers in line so far. I'm number 13. #iPhoneDuo #launchday https://t.co/2KpF9sW4lN Jonathan Sugai (@jsugai) October 23, 2026 The line for Apple's first foldable iPhone stretched outside the Apple Store at the Domain Northside this morning! Would you wait in line for one? https://t.co/6WmLcyDAnA CBS Austin (@cbsaustin) October 23, 2026 The line for the iPhone Duo at my Apple Store goes around the whole building https://t.co/hRr7FoI1mn Fil (@itsjustfil_) October 23, 2026 Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Tag: Apple Store Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, iPhone Duo Brings Back Long Lines at Apple Stores first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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Crackgate? iPhone Duo Owners Report Screens Breaking Along the Hinge
Some iPhone Duos are already experiencing hinge issues that cause display cracks, based on photos shared on Reddit and the MacRumors forums . Almost all of the display faults are right along the hinge, and most result in a line of bright pixels across one side of the screen. An iPhone Duo owner in Australia said his device cracked after being opened fewer than 20 times, and there was no visible damage beforehand. Had my iPhone Duo for about six hours and had probably opened it fewer than 20 times. I was showing it to a friend, and as I opened it, I felt something around the internal hinge, underneath the screen. As I continued opening it, I heard an audible crack, and the screen broke right along the hinge. There were no marks or damage on the inner screen's surface or the external hinge to suggest anything had been caught or damaged. The user visited an Apple Store , and Apple replaced the broken device right away. Apple is likely collecting defective iPhone Duos to research points of failure, and that research could lead to manufacturing improvements to reduce future issues. There are several images of broken displays from demo devices in China , where the iPhone Duo launched hours ahead of the U.S. The backstory for most of the images is unknown, and it's possible user damage is a factor. Some reviewers who got an iPhone Duo early subjected it to folding tests and didn't experience screen issues, but that's a small sample. With so many people getting iPhone Duos today, some failures are expected. It isn't known how widespread the issue is or whether we'll see an uptick in complaints over time. Hinge failures from normal use should be covered under the one-year warranty, and customers receiving an iPhone Duo today will also have two weeks to make a return. Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, Crackgate? iPhone Duo Owners Report Screens Breaking Along the Hinge first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
