Stop hunting for a scanner and use your iPhone instead for $24.97
Macworld TL;DR: Sign, edit, and export scanned documents from your phone with an iScanner lifetime subscription for $24.97 (MSRP $199.90) through October 25. A desktop scanner only helps when youre sitting next to it. iScanner turns your iPhone or iPad into a document scanner and PDF editor, and a lifetime subscription is on sale for $24.97 (MSRP $199.90) through October 25. Point your camera at a contract, receipt, or handwritten note, and iScanner finds the page edges, straightens out curves and skew, and recognizes text in more than 20 languages. From there, you can export the scan as a PDF, JPG, DOC, XLS, PPT, or TXT file. Before you send anything, the built-in editor lets you sign the page, blur an account number, fill in a form, or merge several scans into one PDF . Tax forms and ID scans can go in folders locked with a PIN. With the same camera, iScanner also solves math problems, measures objects, counts similar items, and reads QR codes. Youll need iOS or iPadOS 16 or later, and 200MB of cloud storage comes with the plan. This deal is for new users only and isnt available in several countries, including Spain, Italy, Mexico, and Japan. Scan documents from your iPhone instead of hunting for a scanner. Until October 25 at 11:59pm Pacific, you can get an iScanner App lifetime subscription on sale for $24.97 (MSRP $199.90). iScanner App: Lifetime Subscription (iPhone, iPad & Android) See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.
Swap doomscrolling for 10-minute lessons with Nibble, now $69.99 for life
Macworld TL;DR: A Nibble lifetime subscription is $69.99 (reg. $599.99). You get 10-minute lessons in 20+ topics on iPhone and Apple silicon Macs. Ten minutes of doomscrolling leaves you with nothing. Ten minutes in Nibble leaves you with a new idea about history, art, philosophy, or money. Right now a lifetime subscription is $69.99 (reg. $599.99). Nibble is a learning app with a 4.4-star rating from more than 27,000 App Store reviews. It splits 20+ subjects into 10-minute lessons that mix short reads with quizzes, audio, video, and games. You can also chat with AI versions of notable figures to ask follow-up questions. Pick a guided path or jump between topics like AI, music, and personal finance. New lessons arrive every month, and the app adjusts to your preferences. Nibble requires iOS 16 or later on iPhone, or a Mac with an M1 chip or newer. One subscription works on up to three devices. Id put it on the home screen right where the social apps used to be. This deal is for new Nibble users only. Get Nibble for life for $69.99 (reg. $599.99). Nibble All-Around Knowledge App (Lifetime Subscription) See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.
Phantom Blade Zero makes me think Sony might have a point about going all digital
Phantom Blade Zero gets physical PS5 editions in 2027. But is that enough to make the fans of physical discs happy?
Govee Outdoor Light Show Box Buy for $30 (Reg. $40) What we love With Halloween almost here, if youve got a bunch of Govee smart lights making up your display this year, this light show box is a great means to sync and streamline up to 10 of them. It comes with 22 different music modes and 20 scene modes, complete with an IP65-rated construction to handle the weather and temperatures between 14 and 113 degrees. The 2,500mAh battery allows for up to 12 hours of wireless runtime plus, ordering it now guarantees it will be at your door with plenty of time before the holiday. more
Amazon is offering the very first chance at savings on the new Dyson R1 Nurovi Dry Robot Vacuum down at $449.99 shipped, which beats out the brands direct website where its still sitting at a $550 full price. This is a new model that just hit the market in September, with this $100 markdown being the first time weve seen anything cut from the tag, marking a new low price. more
A new subscription service promises an evolving collection of 'bold and bizarre' indie games
Publisher Pantaloon says the Playbill won't feature games that use generative AI in any way.
This iOS app is replacing scanners for good, and it
TL;DR: iScanner is a document scanner and PDF editor for your phone, and a lifetime subscription is on sale for $24.97 (reg. $199) through October 25. more
Spotify's Family plan QR code could cost you Premium access
Spotify is trying to make some Premium Family members prove they live at the same address.
Rhode Island sues Meta over its approach to scam ads
It's the first state to sue the social media company on these allegations.
My favorite 3-in-1 foldable MagSafe charger: Anker Prime 25W now nearly 35% off
We featured the most recent price drop on the latest Anker Prime 25W Qi2.2 3-in-1 Foldable MagSafe Charger at nearly 35% of f , and today we are highlighting the same deal on the white model . You can indeed land my personal favorite option in the Phantom Gray treatment (a sort of Space Gray vibe) at the same discounted rate, but for those with a penchant for the light, bright, and minimalist, the Radiant White model is at the ready. more
The trailer for Mass Effect 5 has leaked and unfortunately it looks good
'Mass Effect: Universe' looks like it would have focused on a new protagonist and series favorite Liara T'Soni.
After going out of stock when we first spotted this deal, Amazon has restocked the Greenworks 80V 20-inch Cordless Electric Snow Blower that comes with a 4.0Ah battery for $449.99 shipped. Before the first occurrence of this deal 10 days ago, discounts only saw it fall from its $530 full price to $471 at the lowest. While the stock lasts this time around, you can prep for your winter clearing needs with $80 savings off the going rate, giving you another shot at the lowest price we have tracked that comes in $33 under the price of its predecessor model with a 2.0Ah battery. more
Apple accidentally reveals Google Workspace AI competitor
Macworld Earlier this year, Apple introduced its Creator Studio subscription service. For a reasonable monthly or annual fee, Creator Studio bundles some of Apples most popular productivity apps, including Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Photomator, into a fully connected suite, and unlocks exclusive AI-centric perks in the free iWork suite, allowing users to choose from premium templates and generate photos in Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. However, compared to the Gemini integration in Google Workspace, the AI offerings in Creator Studio are somewhat lackluster. That, however, is seemingly about to change. According to a Pages update that was briefly published to the App Store, Apple is about to expand the AI toolbox in iWork, providing subscribers with a Google Workspace-like experience. Meet Intelligent Assistant As stated in the release notes of a now-pulled Apple Pages update, Creator Studio apps will soon adopt a Gemini-like tool called Intelligent Assistant. Per the change log, the beta feature requires iOS 27 and will allow Creator Studio users to: Start a first draft, then edit, organize, and elevate your writing with an assistant that understands your document; Get guidance on where to start, learn how to use advanced features, or try a suggestion to see whats possible; Draft a section, adjust your tone, or generate images and shapes using natural language Search for up-to-date information on a topic and incorporate it into your document. Foundry Based on the official description, it appears that Intelligent Assistant will significantly elevate the existing Writing Tools with deeper document context awareness, help research topics using fresh information, and more. While users can already achieve similar results using Siri AI on iOS 27, it seems Intelligent Assistant will be more deeply integrated into Pages, Numbers, and Keynote, providing a more intuitive ideation, creation, and editing flow. Other Creator Studio perks included with the removed update include a new collection of professionally-designed templates, along with curated videos in the Content Hub that add motion and depth to your document. Wheres the update? I was able to download Pages version 15.4.1 right after Apple published it and before its swift removal. However, despite having an active Creator Studio subscription, I was unable to locate or use the all-new Intelligent Assistant. This suggests that the company either accidentally posted a change log meant for a future update or failed to correctly implement the new AI tools. Regardless, at the time of writing, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are completely unavailable to download from the U.S. App Storepresumably until Apple resolves the matter. Whether we see Intelligent Assistant in the coming days or its pushed for a few months, one thing is clear: Apple is finally aiming to take Creator Studio to the next level for AI power users. Update: The apps appear to be back in the stores, though without the new Intelligence Assistant feature.
2027 BMW iX5 first drive: You'll love the range, but maybe not the look
BMW's latest EV will do over 450 miles on a charge and even close its own doors.
The Browser Company is officially killing Arc on December 22
The organization is prioritizing an AI browser called Dia.
Score up to 50% off grooming essentials, skincare favorites, gifts, and more during Amazon
Amazons Holiday Beauty Event is bringing hundreds of deals on quality brands, and weve rounded up the best mens grooming deals of the day from top names like Philips, Armani, Braun, Kiehls, and more. From fresh colognes to face masks and skincare creams, these discounted picks make it easy to upgrade your grooming routine and refresh your look. Check out our favorite deals below, and shop the full sale here. Shop the Full Amazon Sale more
Bluesky adds iPad support in latest feature update
Profile links to third-party platforms have also arrived on the social network.
Trying to snag an iPhone Duo? These stock-checking sites might help
Macworld Ah, the stock-tracking site. When that must-have gadget is hard to get, they can help you find some limited retail or online restock before it disappears. We see them all the time when theres a new game console launch, or some hard-to-find sneakers, or during that brief Stanley Cup craze . But it has been a while since an iPhone launch has needed one. Sometimes a specific iPhone color is out of stock, but the situation is usually rectified quickly. Between Apples site offering a reasonable delivery estimate, carrier stores, and a fast retail refresh, the iPhone you want is usually not too hard to find. Usually . But the iPhone Duo is different. Notoriously difficult to manufacture and thus in limited supply, preorders at launch are now stretching into late January of 2027. Thats a three-month wait if you order now. You might do better buying from your carrier. Or trying to grab one of the modest retail resupplies that will trickle out over the coming weeks. Thats where stock-checking sites come in. iPhoneStockChecker shows you nearby stock in various colors and storage sizes. It includes the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max as well, which can still be a little hard to get in particular storage/color combinations. OrionChime has two sub-sites. One checks restaurant availability in Japan (really), and the other checks on stock for Apple products like iPhones, Mac Studio, or Mac mini. Apple Inventory Check also checks inventory for various Apple products, including Macs and Apple Watch, and of course iPhones (including Duo). Its limited to Apple Stores, but its faster than using the interface on Apples site to check availability of various configurations. TrackaLacker is a general stock-tracking site for online retailers. You can watch iPhone Duo there, but only for the online stores of places like Best Buy or Walmart, not the Apple Store online or in-store stock. Most of these will also let you set a browser notification to alert you when a particular product or configuration is spotted, or even an email, but continually checking and notifying you is often a paid feature, or at least requires signing up for a free account with the site. (AI agents or tools like Apples new Notify Me feature in Safari might let you keep tabs on things, too.)
Amazon rebrands Kindle Unlimited to Kindle+
The service still offers a library of books, magazines and comics, and now includes a larger selection of audiobooks.
Here are 40+ new iPhone Duo cases on sale at Amazon starting down at $14
We detailed some notable all-time lows on Apples official iPhone 18 Pro cases from $31 this morning and, while its iPhone Duo Folio with Kickstand and the basic iPhone Duo Case , there are plenty of deals on cases for Apples new foldable. We have detailed some of our favorites from Pitaka and SANDMARC already, but there are plenty more live on Amazon right now youll find 40+ different iPhone Duo cases on sale below starting fromjust $14 Prime shipped . more
Unauthorized AI agents are reportedly already accessing US bank accounts
Sources at several banks have indicated that they have been taking actions independent of user instructions.
Huge Windows Woot sale takes up to $749 off Copilot+ PCs and gaming laptops with deals from $220
Woot is now offering huge discounts on a wide range of Windows laptops , covering everything from affordable everyday notebooks to newer Copilot+ PCs and gaming laptops from Alienware, MSI, and other brands. Prices start at just $219.99 Prime shipped , and you can use promo code TENOFFLAPTOP at checkout to take an extra 10% off select models for even more savings. You can save as much as $749 on select laptops, and everything included in the sale is brand new. Head below for a closer look at some of the more notable offers. more
Work from the living room with this spacious lift-top coffee table while it
Marsail 40-inch Lift-Top Coffee Table Buy for $136 (Reg. $160) What we love There are a lot of lift-top coffee tables out there, but this particular unit caught my eye because the top unfolds to effectively double the surface area. It delivers roughly 3.5 feet of work space in both directions. Youll also find storage underneath and a couple of drawers. more
Spot power hogs with this smart home energy monitoring system down at $160
If your home energy bill keeps rising and you cant quite isolate the cause, Amazon is offering the Meross Smart Home Energy Monitor for $159.98 shipped. This unit debuted late last year for $300, but as you can see below, it has dropped as low as todays rate over the last several months. At $160, it seems like isolating runaway power hogs will let this pay for itself in a relatively short period. Head below to learn more. more
Apple to iPhone Duo buyers: We promise your favorite apps will look great (eventually)
Macworld The early reviews of the iPhone Duo posted on Wednesday, and one common complaint is how some third-party apps look on the device. The iPhone Duo has new dimensions , and that often results in a suboptimal user experience. One reviewer went so far as to call them horrible. In these situations, apps are not yet optimized for the iPhone Duo. Apps that are made for iPhone Duo can provide quite rewarding experiences, as Apple points out in an article it released to the media on Thursday. From watching popular shows and content on the expansive inner display to multitasking across windows or playing console-quality games, developers around the world are reimagining what their apps can do, said Apple VP Susan Prescott in the press release. Netflix on the iPhone Duo. Apple Video apps are taking advantage of the bigger folding display by providing modes that work when the Duo is propped open in an L shape; the top display shows the video while the bottom can display video controls and other items, as shown on the Netflix app. The Paramount+ app does a similar thing, but the bottom display can show info on the show being watched. Sports fans can have a great time watching the game in apps made for iPhone Duo. The screen can be split so that live game coverage is streamed on one half, while the other provides a vast array of statistics, scores, and other data, as with the MLB app, which will be available on day one, in time for the World Series. Apple Productivity apps such as Bear , Fantastical , Notewise , Salesforce , Slack , Things , and Zoom take advantage of the larger inner display, and Microsoft Word and Outlook take advantage of the Duos Split View. Creative apps such as Detail , Instagram Edits , and VLLO provide an enhanced UI for video editing. Apple says apps that have been optimized will have a clear Made for iPhone Duo badge in the App Store. Of course, games provide a better experience on the Duos big screen. Game such as Asphalt Legends , Retrocade , Sneaky Sasquatch , Ungodly , Zenless Zone Zero have been optimized for the new phone. The large inner display and the sustained performance of A20 Pro let us put more of the track and every detail of our cars in front of users, so races look and feel incredible wherever they play, said Ral Orrego del Ro, of Gameloft, creator of Asphalt Legends. While Apples press release lists several more apps optimized for iPhone Duo, there are still many more that are not. Its not a new situation; when Apple introduced the iPad, iPhone 5, and iPhone X, several developers had their apps ready for the device launch, but a vast majority were not. Developers need some time to catch up, so if your favorite app looks odd on your iPhone Duo, be sure to check the App Store for updates. There could be one waiting for your Duo. Macworld will be posting an in-depth review of the iPhone Duo soon. In the meantime, check out our guide to everything you need to know about the iPhone Duo .
These ocean-style Apple Watch bands are priced from $11.50 right now (Save 38%)
Astorgos Ocean-Style Apple Watch Band Buy for $11.50 (Reg. $19) What we love While there are a lot of colorways up for grabs here, I am personally digging the translucent and green look the most. I dont see that kind of appearance all too often, meaning it will likely stand out among the rest of your collection. more
Here are 20 eye-catching Nike sale picks from $31: Shoes, sunglasses, jackets, more (Up to 45% off)
We just combed through the latest Nike markdowns and picked 20 eye-catching styles on sale from $31 right now. Markdowns are up to 45% off, so head below and quickly scope out all of the options. Highlights include the Nike Zoom Hyperflight Slam Shoes, Jordan Brooklyn Fleece Crew-Neck Sweatshirt, Nike Blaze Polarized Sunglasses, and more. You can either dive into the full sale using the link below, or you can continue reading to see all of our top picks. Shop the Full Nike Sale more
Amazon has loads of physical PS5 games at up to 70% off right now
PlayStation launched a massive Planet of the Deals sale on the PS Store this week, loaded with thousands of deals on digital titles. Amazon is, however, serving up a number of notable discounts on PS5 games this week as well, but all in physical form with an actual disc. From Mouse: P.I. For Hire and Resident Evil titles through to PRAGMATA, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and NBA 2K27, youll find some highlights up top here and even more waiting down below. Mouse: P.I. For Hire $25 (Reg. $30) PRAGMATA $50 (Reg. $60) Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition $45 (Reg. $50) Resident Evil Requiem $50 (Reg. $70) Final Fantasy VII Rebirth $20 (Reg. $50) Kingdom Come: Deliverance II $30 (Reg. $40) Assassins Creed Shadows Standard Edition $30 (Reg. $50) Borderlands 4 $20 (Reg. $50) Resident Evil 3 $16 (Reg. $30) The Adventures of Elliot: Millennium Tales $45 (Reg. $60) Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection $49 (Reg. $70) OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 $30 (Reg. $50) NBA 2K27 $50 (Reg. $70) And even more down below more
Clear away grime in any season with Greenworks
Amazon is offering a continued chance to pick up Greenworks Pro 14A 3,000 PSI Electric Pressure Washer down at $309.99 shipped right now. While it carries a $500 MSRP, it has only gone for as much as $450 at Amazon, and at the top of the month we saw it fall from $425 to this same rate for Prime Day, and has been holding out since. Discounts this year have mostly kept things between $380 and $350, aside from the fall to $330 in September. With the prolonged $140 savings here, youre getting the best price we have tracked in all of 2026, just keep in mind that you can grab the newer model for $40 more, which itself is only $35 above its annual low. more
ORICO packs 65W USB-C into this travel-ready power strip for $24 (Save 33%)
ORICO 65W GaN 7-in-1 USB-C Power Strip Buy for $24 (Reg. $36) What we love With 65W USB-C in tow, this travel-ready power strip outperforms many competitors. This is enough power to handle everything from smartphones to tablets, a wide variety of laptops, and more. The price isnt bad either at just $24 Prime shipped. more
Macworld Ugreen MagFlow 25W foldable charger View Deal (function () { document.querySelector(#sticky-promo-block a).addEventListener(click, function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest(#sticky-promo-block).querySelector(p.promo-title).textContent; const data = { event: stickyConversionUnitClick, eventCategory: Sticky Conversion, eventAction: Click, eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log(Sticky Conversion CLick - pushing to dataLayer: , data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); Whether youre packing for a weekend trip or headed out for a day at the office, this tiny Ugreen MagFlow 25W foldable pocket-sized charger needs to be in your bag. And today, instead of shelling out $60, you can grab one for $30 , half-off its MSRP and the best price weve ever seen. This foldable charger will fit into the palm of your hand. Its small enough to slip into a pocket. At 2.36 x 2.96 x 0.52 inches and just 3.88 ounces, it fits easily in a backpack or tech pouch. When unfolded, however, it will charge two of your devices at the same time. It fits your iPhone and AirPods just fine, so youre always having fun listening to your favorite music. The 2-in-1 design takes things one step further. Lay it flat on your nightstand, or fold it into a stand on your desk if you want to check out a recipe or take a video call. As small as it is, the Ugreen device comes with Qi2.2 certification and delivers up to 25W magnetic wireless charging. Ugreen says that takes an iPhone 17 Pro Max from 0-50 percent in just 30 minutes. This isnt a power bank, so youll have to keep it plugged in, but youll have to use your own 45W or higher adapter since the Ugreen MagFlow 25W wireless charger doesnt come with one. So if you want a portable, versatile way to charge your gadgets without spending a fortune, grab this super cute wireless charger for $30 while its still on sale.
Steep drop delivers this seersucker button down shirt for $7 Prime shipped (Save 72%)
Alex Vando Seersucker Button Down Shirt Buy for $7 (Reg. $25) What we love The style here may not be for everyone, but we thought it deserved a quick mention given the $7 price point here. There are other designs up for grabs too, but this is the lowest price offer right now. more
Sundar Pichai (allegedly) draws the line at oceans
President Trump claimed that the Google CEO refused to rename the Atlantic Ocean in Maps.
PC shipments are in the toilet, plunging over 20 percent from last year
This could reach 27 percent throughout the end of 2026 as prices continue to rise.
Our readers can score an exclusive $500 off Heybike
Following the two exclusive deals to new lows on Heybikes Mars 2.5 and Ranger S 2.0 e-bikes, the brand is offering our readers an exclusive chance at the very first discount on its Hybrid Longest Range Commuter e-bike to $1,199 shipped , after using the code 9T5T500 at checkout. While this 2026 model hit the market back in March, it hasnt seen any discounts until now. With our exclusive savings code, not only are you getting the very first chance at cash savings on the bike, but it totals $500 being cut from the tag for a new all-time low that is far more than we typically see for a first-time deal. Head below to learn all about it. more
My go-to golf joggers are on sale from $21 right now (Up to 30% off)
G Gradual Stretch Golf Joggers Buy from $21 (Reg. $30) What we love Im wearing a pair of these right now. In fact, I recently grabbed four different colorways for my closet and couldnt be happier. They are my daily go-to pants these days and I love that they have belt loops so I can dress them up or just wear them casually. more
LEGO officially confirms partnership with Daft Punk on new upcoming Ideas set
Were getting some exciting LEGO news today on an upcoming collaboration between The LEGO Group and famous duo Daft Punk following a teaser video that dropped. With this teaser getting immediate buzz since dropping, LEGO Ideas has officially confirmed that it is greenlighting the set from a submission. Head below to learn more. more
This tiny 40W USB-C charger is among the smallest we
Courtesy of SHARGEs official Amazon storefront, Prime members can now snag the brands latest 40W USB-C mini charger for $22.90 shipped . This compact model is even smaller than an AirPods case and normally carries a $40 price tag, so youre looking at a hefty 43% discount right now. Todays Prime-exclusive offer brings it back down to the lowest price we first tracked shortly after its debut in August. The 20W variant of this charger is also discounted to $19.90 for Prime members, but the 40W model is easily the better value today at just $3 more. Head below for more details. more
iPhone Duo's next-gen prototypes are trying to cram in Face ID
Apple's first foldable phone opted for a feature it replaced on most iPhone models nearly 10 years ago.
The iPhone Duo 2 might fix one of its biggest flaws
Macworld The iPhone Duo hits stores tomorrow, and the anticipation couldnt be higher. Pre-orders are backordered until January, although Apple has confirmed that limited quantities will be available for walk-in customers on launch day. Apple Stores are already preparing for big crowds, and basically everyone whos tried one is ready to declare it the best foldable of the year. But those early reviews arent all glowing. Theres an issue with app compatibility, which should be solved relatively quickly. Some people have lamented the lack of a telephoto lens. And others took issue with the battery life. However, the biggest issue by far is the lack of Face ID. Due to the complexity of the double-screen design and the TrueDepth camera system, Apple opted to use Touch ID as the only unlocking/authentication biometric on the Duo. That means more fumbling and less convenience when wearing gloves or holding a drink. But according to a report from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg, Apple is looking to solve this as soon as possible. On his new Power On podcast, Gurman spills some details hes heard about the next generations of iPhone Duo: But heres what Ive heard. There are a few different features that Apple is already looking at for the iPhone Duo 2 and the iPhone Duo 3. One thing that Apple has been actively working on, is under display Face ID. And you saw, they took a bigger step towards that with the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max this year, where they made the Dynamic Island much smaller. They moved more of the components under the display. Im told there are iPhone Duo 2 prototypes at Apple already that have an under display Face ID sensor and camera on the outside screen. None of that is a surprise, of course. Apple generally holds back features that either arent cost-effective or cant be implemented in the way Apple wants. The Face ID issue is probably a little of both, so it could take a little longer to reach a production device. Gurman predicts that the issue will be solved by the first update or the second update. So in the next two to three years or so. With iPhone Duo stock limited and online delivery estimates already stretching into 2027, you could be waiting until next year to get your hands on one anyway. At that point, it might make more sense to just wait for the 2nd-generation model.
As part of its latest Deals of the Day lineup , Best Buy is now offering the 16GB/512GB HP OmniBook 3 Snapdragon X Copilot+ PC for $649.99 shipped . This configuration typically goes for $800, so youre looking at $200 in savings right now. Weve seen the touchscreen IPS version discounted plenty of times before, but this OLED model doesnt go on sale nearly as often, and this is the first time were seeing this 16GB/512GB model drop to the $600 mark. Its a great pick to consider if you dont want to step up to the latest Snapdragon X2-powered laptops, and you can learn more about it in detail below. more
With us getting closer and closer to December, its still a great time to grab three of LEGOs 2026 Advent Calendars at their best prices to date before the Black Friday rush dwindles down stock. Right now you can find the LEGO Star Wars 2026 Advent Calendar down at $30 shipped, with similar lows also available on the Disney ($30) and Friends ($25) calendars, too. While the Friends set is maintaining its markdown from a $35 full price, the Star Wars and Disney calendars began at $45 and dropped to $35 in September, before dipping lower to $30 here in October. These are the all-time lowest prices we have tracked in the nearly two months theyve been on the market. more
NBA 2K27 hits Amazon all-time low on all platforms at 30% off
While pre-order discounts are still live on the highly-anticipated Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (releases in two weeks!), with the 2026-27 NBA season now underway, this morning we are featuring Amazon all-time low pricing on NBA 2K27 . Youll now find boxed copies sitting at Amazon all-time low pricing on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Regularly $70, all three versions are sitting down at $49.94 shipped for nearly 30% in savings and the lowest we have tracked to date at Amazon: NBA 2K27 PS5 $50 (Reg. $70) NBA 2K27 Switch 2 $50 (Reg. $70) NBA 2K27 Xbox $50 (Reg. $70) Zelda Ocarina of Time remake pre-order discount now live at Amazon Metroid Ravenous pre-order discount now live at Amazon more
EcoFlow EcoCredits flash sale drops DELTA 3 Max 440W solar bundle to $1,379 ($220 off), more
EcoFlow is second panel seapartely for $1,598. In 2026, weve only seen this rate beaten by discounts in March and June, which both had short-term savings events that saw it available at $1,228. Youre getting the next-best price here with $220 cut from the tag. Head below to browse the full lineup of deals while it lasts through the weekend. more
Insta360 adds expandable storage to its new e-ink wireless mics
Insta360 has a new wireless mic that combines some features of its existing 'pro' mics with a cheaper price.
1Password will let you hand your data security over to your preferred AI agent
If you're willing to let AI book or buy things on your behalf, 1Password just made that easier.
Insta360 Mic review: A midrange mic kit that's anything but boring
In an ocean of boring microphones, Insta360's Mic adds a (customizable) pop of color.
Loads of official Apple iPhone 18 Pro/Max cases at all-time lows from $31 today
We have already detailed loads of our favorite new iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro cases , but today we are taking stock of the ongoing all-time lows on the official Apple models. While we are yet to see any cash discounts on Apples iPhone Duo Folio with Kickstand and the basic iPhone Duo Case , Amazon is delivering notable cash discounts across the official iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max starting from $31 Prime shipped. Scope them all out below. more
Roblox Daily Users in India Jump 64 Percent as the Company Bets Big on Indian Creators
Roblox wants Indians to make games on its platform, not just play them. At its UNBOX ROBLOX event in New Delhi this week, the company released an India Economic Impact Report. Its most interesting finding is that Indian creators on Roblox
We are now tracking a deal at Walmart, which drops an Acer Nitro 27-inch WQHD IPS 200Hz gaming monitor down to $134.99 shipped . This particular display typically goes for $230, so youre looking at over 40% in savings on it right now. Todays deal takes $95 off its usual going rate, making this value-packed display even easier on your wallet. Its a pretty good option to consider if youre looking to upgrade from an older 1080p display, and you can learn more about it in detail below. more
Nintendo Switch 2 jailbreak breakthrough shows what AI can do, but it
The Nintendo Switch 2 has reportedly been jailbroken with help from OpenAI's Codex, opening the door to homebrew and game modding, but limitations remain.
Score MacBook Neo at $120 under the list price straight from the Apple refurb store (Full warranty)
While we are tracking $150 price drops on the latest M5 MacBook Air models at Amazon this week, if youre looking to upgrade your Mac for a fraction of the price, the official Apple Certified Refurbished Store is a great option and it has the 512GB MacBook Neo back in-stock at $679 thats $120 under the new list price. more
Deals on the latest Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold have been very hard to come by thus far. And if you are thinking about flipping over to Googles latest foldable, the Best Buy excellent condition open-box units can be a great way to do so while they are nearly $420 under the list price . more
Best Buy is back with another Deals of the Day drop , and this time a bunch of Higround gaming peripherals are getting some solid markdowns at up to 60% off . The sale covers everything from the brands more eye-catching mechanical keyboards to mice, mousepads, and other battlestation gear, with several models falling well below their usual prices. Higround stuff can get pretty pricey once you move into its premium boards and limited-edition designs, so these discounts are worth a look, while the prices are starting at just $23.99 shipped . Head below for the standout Deals of the Day offers worth checking out. more
5 features I want in the new MacBook Pro (other than a touchscreen)
Macworld The MacBook Pro, as we know it, isnt long for Apples Mac lineup. Its expected to undergo a drastic change during next weeks Pro and Tell event. At long last, Apple is expected to unveil its long-rumored MacBook Pro that finally brings touchscreen support to the Mac. A touchscreen alone, however, isnt enough to sell me on an upgrade. I already have an iPhone and an iPad. For one, Apple needs to convince me that I even want a touchscreen on my MacBook Pro, but more than that, the touchscreen makeover is a perfect opportunity for Apple to upgrade its laptop in other ways. Heres what Ill be looking for when Apple unveils the first touchscreen MacBook Pro next week. A new macOS To be completely honest, Im not really excited about a touchscreen on a MacBook Pro . Im unable to imagine how the way I use my Mac can be enhanced by my fingers on the display. So this is the number one thing Ill be looking for, way above anything else: I want to see how Apple plans to implement touch input in macOS. It has to be more than, say, being able to tap and drag Safari tabs with accompanying visual effects , as was leaked recently. I need to see more than larger elements to accompany touch. I need to see features that will make me want to reach out and poke my display and think the inevitable fingerprints are worth it. For example, in a conversation here in the Macworld office, Jason Cross mused that iPhone Mirroring could have some advantages if youre able to physically interact with the projection as you would the device itself. Thats the kind of interesting and novel new feature Id like to see. Touchscreen laptops arent a new idea, which means Apple has had plenty of time to experiment and develop a touch UI. But lots of people, including many who should be the target audience for a MacBook Pro, have used macOS for years and will need to see something truly innovative to consider buying one. I hope I see that next week, though I wont be surprised if we have to wait until WWDC next June to see some real change. Lighter design The other day at the Macworld office, I had my 16-inch MacBook Pro in my backpack. I put my backpack on my desk, and it made a noticeable thud. Our office manager (an unabashed PC user) jokingly asked me why I carry a boat anchor around. I laughed, but hes right: the MacBook Pro is very heavy. Now that the MacBook Pro will have a vastly different feature set than the MacBook Air, theres no need to make sure the MacBook Pro weighs more than the Air. Foundry The 14-inch MacBook Pro weighs about 3.6 pounds (1.62 kg), while the 16-inch model is nearly 5 pounds (2.15 kg). By comparison, the 16-inch HP OmniBook 7 is about a half-pound lighter. Rumors suggest that the new model will be significantly lighter than the current crop of MacBook Pros, so Ill be looking closely at the tech specs to see just how much they weigh. But a lighter MacBook Pro also needs to keep the same battery life, which is one of the best features of the MacBook Pro. A thinner and lighter battery is fine as long as Apple doesnt sacrifice the existing battery life that has become the hallmark of Apples flagship laptops. Face ID Touch ID is great, but Face ID is better because its less disruptive and more immediate. A year ago, a report claimed that Face ID on a MacBook is years away, but plans tend to change very quickly in the tech world. Back when Apple introduced the notch with the first M1 Pro/Max MacBook Pro , it seemed to be an obvious placeholder for an inevitable upgrade to Face ID. Five years later, that still hasnt happened. This new MacBook Prowhich is expected to ditch the notch for an iPhone-like Dynamic Islandis a perfect opportunity to bring the convenience of facial recognition to the only camera youre always staring at. Is this the time that Apple can upgrade the FaceTime camera to a Face ID camera? Foundry 5G connectivity Apple once thought Macs and touchscreens should not go together, and its apparently changed its mind. Maybe its also changed its longstanding opinion that cellular connectivity doesnt belong on a laptop. If hell is freezing over with the addition of a touchscreen to the MacBook Pro, why not add 5G connectivity too? Now that Apple has its own C-series modems that are super efficient and work with its own silicon without worry of battery life or connectivity issues, theres no reason why Apple cant offer the option to add 5G to the next MacBook Pro, just as it does with the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. A convertible 2-in-1 Im not really sure what Apple has in store for the new design rumored for the touchscreen MacBook Pro, but my editor, Michael Simon, is wondering if Apple will do something truly different: Add a 36-degree hinge to turn it into a true macOS tablet. Apple has had a lot of time to work on its hinge tech with the iPhone Duo, so the touchscreen MacBook Pro could introduce something entirely new. Weve written for years about how the iPad hardware would be a perfect vehicle for a redesigned macOS for touch, and it would be interesting to see what a true tablet-ized version of macOS would look like. Could it support Apple Pencil? Will there be a virtual keyboard? As I said before, reaching out to touch my MacBooks screen isnt something Im all that interested in, but a convertible design sure sounds tempting.
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Popular new Airfly Drive CarPlay/Android Auto adapter back in-stock, delivery times starting to slip
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Best iPhone 2026: Every iPhone compared
Macworld Apples 2026 iPhone lineup is broader than ever, ranging from the relatively affordable iPhone 17e to the high-end iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max , plus the ultra-thin iPhone Air and the new folding iPhone Duo . That gives buyers more choice, but it also makes picking the right model more complicated than simply choosing the newest or most expensive iPhone. For most people, the iPhone 17 is the best all-round choice, thanks to its 6.3-inch ProMotion display, strong battery life, dual 48MP cameras and 256GB of storage as standard. The iPhone 17e is the better option if price matters most, while the iPhone 18 Pro is the model to choose for the best cameras and performance. The iPhone 18 Pro Max adds the longest battery life, the iPhone Air prioritises thinness and low weight, and the iPhone Duo offers Apples biggest and most flexible display. Which iPhone is best for you will therefore depend on what you value most. Camera enthusiasts should look closely at the Pro models, heavy users may prefer the Pro Max for its battery life, while parents, older users and anyone trying to keep costs down may find the 17e a much better fit. There can also be excellent value in buying a discounted or refurbished older iPhone rather than paying full price for the latest hardware. This guide focuses on the best iPhone to buy for different types of user and budget. If you want to dig deeper into the differences between every model, see our complete iPhone Buying Guide , where we compare the cameras, displays, performance, storage, battery life and other key specifications across Apples current lineup. Which iPhone to buy: At a glance If you want Then buy Best camera iPhone 18 Pro Best battery iPhone 18 Pro Max Biggest screen iPhone Duo Best all-rounder iPhone 17 Best value iPhone 17e Lightest iPhone Air Cheapest Refurbished iPhone (iPhone 16 or newer) 1. Apple iPhone 17 Best iPhone for most people Pros Excellent overall value ProMotion Always-On display Dual 48MP cameras Cons No dedicated telephoto Limited to 512GB Price When Reviewed: $899 (was $799) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Why we recommend it The iPhone 17 brings several features previously reserved for Pro models to Apples mainstream iPhone, including a 120Hz ProMotion display and Always-On support. It also offers the fast A19 chip, dual 48MP cameras, an improved Centre Stage selfie camera, strong battery life and 256GB of storage as standard. For most buyers, it strikes the best balance between price and features. Buy iPhone 17 if Buy the iPhone 17 if you want the best all-round iPhone without paying Pro prices. Its 6.3-inch ProMotion display, excellent cameras, strong battery life and 256GB starting storage make it particularly appealing to anyone upgrading from an iPhone 14 or older. Dont buy iPhone 17 if Dont buy it if you want optical zoom beyond 2x or Apples most advanced camera featuresin that case, choose the iPhone 18 Pro. The iPhone Air is a better choice if thinness and low weight are your priorities, while existing iPhone 16 owners may find the upgrade relatively modest unless ProMotion and improved battery life are particularly important. What do you get that you dont get with the iPhone 17e? For the extra $200, the iPhone 17 gives you a larger 6.3-inch ProMotion Always-On display, Dynamic Island, a second 48MP Ultra Wide camera with macro photography, a brighter screen, stronger graphics performance, a better 18MP Centre Stage selfie camera and longer battery life. For most people who can afford the difference, its money well spent. What do you get that you dont get with the iPhone 16? For $100 more, you get double the base storage at 256GB, a larger 6.3-inch ProMotion Always-On display, an upgraded 48MP Ultra Wide camera, an improved 18MP Centre Stage selfie camera, longer battery life, faster charging and the newer A19 processor. At full price, the iPhone 17 is the better buy. Key specs The iPhone 17 combines a 6.3-inch ProMotion display, Always-On support and the A19 chip with dual 48MP rear cameras and 256GB of storage as standard. It offers many of the features most people actually want from a Pro iPhone without the Pro price. Starts at : $799 / 799 (256GB) Display : 6.3-inch OLED ProMotion (120Hz) Chip : A19 Storage : 256GB512GB Cameras : 48MP Main + 48MP Ultra Wide, 18MP front camera Battery : Up to 30 hours of video playback Should you buy or wait? Buy now. The iPhone 17 offers excellent value, while the iPhone 18 isnt expected until spring 2027 and may bring higher prices rather than transformative upgrades. Waiting for Prime Day or Black Friday could make sense if youre looking for a discount. Read our full Apple iPhone 17 review 2. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Best for photography Pros Excellent triple-camera system Powerful A20 Pro chip Strong battery life Cons Expensive starting price Overkill for most buyers Price When Reviewed: $1,199 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $1199 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Why we recommend it The iPhone 18 Pro is the model to buy if you want Apples best cameras and performance without stepping up to the much larger Pro Max or experimental folding iPhone Duo. Its variable-aperture camera will be a meaningful upgrade for some photographers although our reviewer found the practical effect modest and valued the manual controls more. The A20 Pro chip, improved cooling, longer battery life and faster charging make it particularly capable for gaming, video and demanding AI workloads. Crucially, it gets the same cameras and processor as the Pro Max, making it the better-value Pro model for most buyers. Buy iPhone 18 Pro if Buy the iPhone 18 Pro if you want Apples best camera system; need more performance than the standard iPhone offers; regularly play demanding games or use intensive creative or AI apps; or want excellent battery life without carrying the enormous Pro Max. Its a compelling upgrade for anyone with an iPhone 15 Pro or older. Dont buy iPhone 18 Pro if Most people dont need the iPhone 18 Pro. The standard iPhone 17 already offers an excellent 6.3-inch 120Hz ProMotion display, A19 chip, dual 48MP cameras, 256GB of storage and strong battery life for considerably less. And if your main priority is screen size and endurance, the Pro Max is the better choice. What do you get that you dont get with the iPhone 17? The biggest advantage is the camera system. The iPhone 18 Pro adds a 48MP Telephoto camera with 4x and 8x optical-quality zoom, plus a variable-aperture 48MP Main camera for improved low-light shooting and greater creative control. You also get the faster A20 Pro chip with a seven-core GPU and improved vapor-chamber cooling for better sustained performance during gaming, video editing and AI tasks. Key specs The iPhone 18 Pro combines Apples new 2nm A20 Pro processor with a sophisticated triple-48MP camera system, including a variable-aperture Main camera and 4x/8x Telephoto. It retains a manageable 6.3-inch ProMotion display while improving sustained performance, battery life and charging speeds. Starts at : $1,199 / 1,199 (256GB) Display : 6.3-inch OLED ProMotion (120Hz) Chip : A20 Pro, 6-core CPU, 7-core GPU Storage : 256GB2TB Cameras : 48MP variable-aperture Main + 48MP Ultra Wide + 48MP Telephoto (4x/8x), 18MP front camera Battery : Up to 36 hours of video playback Should you buy or wait? The iPhone 18 Pro is available now. Buy it if you want the Pro camera system and performance in a smaller phone the Pro Max offers the same cameras. Bargain hunters may prefer to hold off until Amazons Prime Day sale in October, or Black Friday on November 27, when retailers and mobile networks may offer trade-in bonuses, contract incentives or modest discounts. Large outright savings are unlikely so soon after launch. Read our full Apple iPhone 18 Pro review 3. Apple 18 iPhone Pro Max Best for battery life Pros Outstanding battery life Huge 6.9-inch display Excellent Pro cameras Cons Very large and heavy Expensive starting price Price When Reviewed: $1,299 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $1299 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Why we recommend it The iPhone 18 Pro Max is Apples ultimate conventional iPhone, combining a huge 6.9-inch ProMotion display with the powerful A20 Pro chip, Apples best camera system and the longest battery life in the range. Its biggest advantage over the regular Pro is endurance, with Apple rating it for up to 45 hours of video playback. Our testing backs up the battery recommendation: the iPhone 18 Pro Max lasted 25 percent longer than the iPhone 17 Pro Max in our Geekbench 4 battery test, with screen brightness fixed at 200 nits. This is a separate measurement from Apples video-playback rating and provides another reason to choose the Pro Max if endurance is your priority. Buy the iPhone 18 Pro Max if Buy the iPhone 18 Pro Max if you want the largest display on a non-folding iPhone and the longest battery life, regularly use your phone for photography, video, gaming or other demanding tasks, and dont mind carrying a large and relatively heavy device. Its particularly well suited to frequent travellers and heavy users who want to minimise charging. Dont buy iPhone 18 Pro Max if Dont buy it if you prefer a smaller, lighter phone or simply want the Pro cameras and performance. The iPhone 18 Pro offers essentially the same A20 Pro chip, camera system and Pro features in a more manageable 6.3-inch design for $100/100 less. At 249g, the Pro Max is also particularly heavy. What do you get that you dont get with the iPhone 18 Pro? Not much in terms of features. Both models have the same A20 Pro processor, triple-48MP camera system, variable-aperture Main camera and storage options up to 2TB. The Pro Max instead gives you a larger 6.9-inch display rather than 6.3 inches and substantially better battery life: up to 45 hours of video playback versus 36 hours on the iPhone 18 Pro. You pay an extra $100/100 for those advantages. Key specs The iPhone 18 Pro Max combines Apples huge 6.9-inch ProMotion display with the new 2nm A20 Pro chip, three 48MP rear cameras and a variable-aperture Main camera. Its defining advantage is battery life, reaching up to 45 hours of video playback. Starts at : $1,299 / 1,299 (256GB) Display : 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED ProMotion (120Hz) Chip : A20 Pro, 6-core CPU, 7-core GPU Storage : 256GB2TB Cameras : 48MP variable-aperture Main + 48MP Ultra Wide + 48MP Telephoto, 18MP front camera Battery : Up to 45 hours of video playback Should you buy or wait? The iPhone 18 Pro Max is available now. Choose it over the smaller Pro if longer battery life and a larger display justify the extra cost and weight. If your current phone lasts comfortably through the day, there is less urgency to upgrade, and waiting for a discount could make sense. Compare the total cost of carrier offers and trade-ins with buying outright. Bargain hunters may prefer to wait for Amazons Prime Day sales in October or Black Friday on November 27. Major outright discounts are unlikely so soon after launch, although trade-in offers and contract incentives could be worthwhile. 4. Apple iPhone Duo Best foldable iPhone Pros Innovative folding display Excellent multitasking potential Strong A20 Pro performance Cons Extremely expensive Weaker camera versatility Price When Reviewed: $1999 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $1999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Why we recommend it The iPhone Duo offers something no other iPhone can: a compact phone that unfolds into a 7.6-inch tablet-like device. The larger display gives you considerably more room for multitasking, watching video, reading, gaming and creative work, while the outer screen keeps it usable as a conventional phone when closed. Add the A20 Pro chip and clever dual-screen features, and its easily Apples most innovative iPhone. The first independent reviews praise the Duos hinge, displays and hardware design, supporting its appeal for buyers who want something different. Buy iPhone Duo if Buy the iPhone Duo if you want the versatility of an iPhone and small tablet in one device, regularly multitask between apps, consume lots of content on your phone, or simply want Apples most distinctive new hardware. Its particularly compelling if you value screen space and flexibility more than having Apples absolute best camera system. Dont buy iPhone Duo if Dont buy the Duo if value, photography or portability are your priorities. At $1,999/1,999 it costs $800/800 more than the iPhone 18 Pro, while lacking Face ID, a dedicated telephoto camera, variable aperture, ProRes and the Action button. At 254g it is also the heaviest iPhone in the range. For most buyers, the iPhone 18 Pro or Pro Max will be a better all-round purchase. Check your most-used apps before buying, too. In the initial reviews , Toms Guide and Wired encountered apps that displayed black bars rather than filling the larger screen, and Toms Guide found poorly fitting game layouts. App updates may improve this. What do you get that you dont get with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max? The Duos defining advantage is its 7.6-inch folding display, which offers around 50 percent more screen area than the iPhone 18 Pro Max and supports Split View multitasking, while the 5.4-inch outer screen keeps it usable like a compact iPhone when closed. You also get fold-specific features such as Duo Preview, Smart Take, Kid Cue, hands-free video positioning and an under-display inner camera, with Apple Pencil USB-C support coming later in 2026. The trade-off is photography: the Duo has only two 48MP rear cameras, with no dedicated telephoto, variable aperture, ProRes or Apple Log. Key specs The iPhone Duo transforms from a compact 5.4-inch phone into a 7.6-inch folding device, providing substantially more room for apps, video and multitasking. It combines two 120Hz ProMotion OLED displays with the A20 Pro chip, dual 48MP cameras, and storage up to 2TB. Starts at : $1,999 / 1,999 (256GB) Displays : 5.4-inch outer + 7.6-inch folding OLED, ProMotion (120Hz) Chip : A20 Pro Storage : 256GB2TB Cameras : 48MP Main + 48MP Ultra Wide, 12MP outer front camera + under-display inner camera Battery (Apples ratings) : Up to 44 hours of video playback on outer display; 31 hours on inner display Authentication : Touch ID Weight : 254g Early battery reports differ: CNET found the Duo comfortably lasted through a busy day, while The Verge questioned its endurance under heavy use. Their methods and usage differ, so these observations are not directly comparable tests or equivalents of Apples video-playback ratings. Should you buy or wait? The iPhone Duo goes on sale October 23, but launch-day availability is limited . Apple says its stores will have some stock for walk-in customers. Otherwise, you can order the iPhone Duo from Apple now, but as of late October, waits stretch to around January 25, 2027. Independent reviews are now available, so read those before committing $1,999/1,999. We recommend trying the folding design and checking your essential apps before buying. Longer-term durability remains an open question that early reviews cannot settle. 5. Apple iPhone 17e Best budget iPhone Pros Excellent budget value Strong A19 performance 256GB base storage Cons No ProMotion display No Ultra Wide camera Price When Reviewed: $699 (was $599) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Why we recommend it The iPhone 17e is Apples most affordable current iPhone, offering modern performance and Apple Intelligence without flagship pricing. It combines the A19 chip with useful upgrades including MagSafe and 256GB of base storage. If you dont need multiple cameras or a high-refresh-rate display, it delivers the essentials at an attractive price. Buy the iPhone 17e if Buy the iPhone 17e if you want a modern iPhone with strong performance and years of software support for as little as possible. Its particularly appealing to anyone upgrading from an iPhone 12 or 13, switching from Android or buying their first iPhone. Dont buy iPhone 17e if Dont buy it if you want ProMotion, an Always-On display, Dynamic Island or a versatile camera system. If your budget stretches another $200/200, the iPhone 17 is a substantially more complete phone. What do you get that you dont get with the iPhone 16? The iPhone 17e gives you the newer A19 chip, longer battery life, 256GB of storage as standard, Apples newer C1X modem and Ceramic Shield 2 protection. Its biggest advantage, however, is value: at similar real-world prices, it is generally the smarter long-term purchase. What dont you get that you get with the iPhone 17? The iPhone 17 gives you a larger and significantly more advanced 6.3-inch 120Hz ProMotion display with Dynamic Island and Always-On support, plus a second 48MP Ultra Wide camera. You also get a better 18MP Centre Stage selfie camera, stronger graphics performance and longer battery life. The 17e covers the essentials extremely well, but the iPhone 17 feels much more complete. Key specs The iPhone 17e pairs the A19 chip with a 6.1-inch OLED display, 256GB of storage as standard and up to 26 hours of battery life, while omitting premium features such as Dynamic Island, ProMotion and an Ultra Wide camera. Starts at : $599 / 599 (256GB) Display : 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED Chip : A19 Storage : 256GB512GB Cameras : 48MP Fusion Main with 2x optical-quality zoom + 12MP TrueDepth front camera Battery : Up to 26 hours of video playback Should you buy or wait? Buy now. The iPhone 17e offers excellent value and isnt expected to be replaced until early 2027. Discounts could make it even more attractive, but theres little reason to delay purely for the next generation. Read our full Apple iPhone 17e review 6. Apple iPhone Air Best thin-and-light iPhone Pros Exceptionally thin design Light and comfortable Powerful A19 Pro chip Cons Single rear camera Relatively modest battery life Price When Reviewed: $1,099 (was $999) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Why we recommend it The iPhone Airs defining feature is its exceptionally thin 5.6mm titanium design, making it noticeably lighter and more comfortable than other large-screen iPhones. Despite its slim profile, it still delivers flagship-level performance with the A19 Pro chip and a bright 120Hz ProMotion display. Its the iPhone to choose if portability and design matter more than camera versatility or maximum battery life. Buy the iPhone Air if Buy the iPhone Air if you want a premium large-screen iPhone that feels exceptionally thin and light in the hand. Its ideal for buyers prepared to sacrifice some camera flexibility and battery life in exchange for a much sleeker design. Dont buy iPhone Air if Dont buy it if photography or battery life are higher priorities. The iPhone 17 offers a more versatile dual-camera system for less money, while a Pro model is better suited to demanding photographers and power users. What do you get that you dont get with the iPhone 17? The iPhone Airs biggest advantage is its exceptionally thin and light titanium design. You also get a slightly larger 6.5-inch display, the more powerful A19 Pro chip and storage options up to 1TB. Those benefits come at the expense of the iPhone 17s useful 48MP Ultra Wide camera, making the Air primarily a choice for buyers who value design and portability over versatility. Key specs The iPhone Air is Apples thinnest iPhone, combining a 6.5-inch display with an ultra-light titanium design. Despite measuring just 5.64mm thick, it still delivers flagship performance with the A19 Pro chip, a 120Hz ProMotion display, Ceramic Shield 2 and fast charging Starts at : $999 / 999 (256GB) Display : 6.5-inch OLED ProMotion (120Hz) Chip : A19 Pro (5-core GPU) Storage : 256GB1TB Cameras : 48MP Main + 18MP Centre Stage front camera Battery : Up to 27 hours of video playback Should you buy or wait? Buy now if you love the Airs distinctive thin-and-light design: there isnt another iPhone quite like it. However, its also a model that frequently attracts discounts, particularly in the U.K., so its worth shopping around rather than paying full price. Read our full Apple iPhone Air (2025) review 7. Apple iPhone 16 Best previous-generation deal Pros Good dual cameras Apple Intelligence support Cons Only 128GB storage Poor value full price Price When Reviewed: $799 (was $699) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $829 View Deal $829.99 View Deal $829.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Why we recommend it The iPhone 16 still delivers fast everyday performance thanks to its A18 chip, supports Apple Intelligence and includes a versatile dual-camera system with an excellent 48MP Main camera. Its main appeal in the current lineup, however, is price: it only makes sense when discounted significantly below the newer models. Buy iPhone 16 if Buy the iPhone 16 if you find it heavily discounted and want Apple Intelligence, a capable dual-camera system and features such as Camera Control and the Action button without paying for the latest generation. Dont buy iPhone 16 if Dont buy it at full price. The iPhone 17e offers newer hardware, twice the base storage and longer battery life for less, while the iPhone 17 is considerably more advanced for only a little more money. What do you get that you dont get with the iPhone 17e? The iPhone 16 has a second 12MP Ultra Wide camera, giving it greater photographic versatility, as well as Camera Control and the Action button. Those features may make it preferable to the 17e for photography-minded buyers, but only if the price is right. What do you miss compared with the iPhone 17? The iPhone 17 gives you a larger 6.3-inch ProMotion Always-On display, newer A19 processor, upgraded 48MP Ultra Wide camera, improved 18MP Centre Stage selfie camera, longer battery life and 256GB of storage as standard. Unless the iPhone 16 is heavily discounted, the 17 is easily worth the difference. Key specs The iPhone 16 combines the A18 chip with a 48MP Fusion Main camera, 12MP Ultra Wide camera, Camera Control, the Action button and Apple Intelligence support. It remains a capable smartphone, but its 128GB starting storage and older display make it less compelling than the newer iPhone 17e and iPhone 17. Starts at : $699 / 699 Display : 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED Chip : A18 Storage : 128GB512GB Cameras : 48MP Main + 12MP Ultra Wide Battery : Up to 22 hours of video playback Should you buy or wait? Dont buy at full price. Only consider the iPhone 16 if its heavily discounted below the iPhone 17e; otherwise, Apples newer models offer substantially better value. Read our full Apple iPhone 16 review Which iPhone has the best camera? iPhone 18 Pro Apple The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max have the best camera systems of any current iPhone. Both models use the same triple-48MP rear camera setup, so there is no photographic advantage to choosing the larger Pro Max unless you also want its bigger display and longer battery life. The headline upgrade is the 48MP Main camera with variable aperture, which gives photographers more control over depth of field and should improve low-light performance. The Pro models also include a 48MP Ultra Wide camera and a 48MP Telephoto camera with 4x and 8x optical-quality zoom, giving them far more flexibility than Apples cheaper iPhones. The standard iPhone 17 is still an excellent camera phone, with 48MP Main and Ultra Wide cameras, plus an improved 18MP Centre Stage front camera. For everyday photography it will be more than enough for most people, but it lacks the dedicated telephoto lens, longer zoom and advanced video features of the Pro models. The iPhone Duo is more compromised. Despite its premium price, it has only two 48MP rear cameras and lacks a dedicated telephoto camera, variable aperture, ProRes and Apple Log. Its strengths are instead its fold-specific shooting features and dual-screen flexibility. The iPhone Air and iPhone 17e are the least versatile, with just a single 48MP rear camera. Our choice : If photography and video are your priority, buy the iPhone 18 Pro . It offers the same camera system as the Pro Max for less money and in a more manageable size. Which iPhone has the best battery life? iPhone 18 Pro Max Bigger iPhone means bigger battery. Apple The iPhone 18 Pro Max has the best battery life of any current iPhone, with Apple rating it for up to 45 hours of video playback. That puts it comfortably ahead of the smaller iPhone 18 Pro and makes battery life one of the strongest reasons to choose the Pro Max. The iPhone Duo comes surprisingly close, with up to 44 hours of video playback when using its outer 5.4-inch display. However, battery life drops to around 31 hours when using the larger 7.6-inch folding display, so the Pro Max remains the better choice if endurance is your priority. The iPhone 18 Pro is also excellent, offering up to 36 hours of video playback. That makes it a good compromise if you want strong battery life without carrying the much larger and heavier Pro Max. Further down the range, the iPhone 17 offers up to 30 hours, making it the best mainstream option for battery life. The iPhone Air manages around 27 hours despite its exceptionally thin design, while the iPhone 17e reaches 26 hours. The older iPhone 16 trails the current lineup at up to 22 hours of video playback. Our choice : If battery life matters above everything else, the iPhone 18 Pro Max is the clear winner. Its combination of a 45-hour rating, huge 6.9-inch display and Pro-level performance makes it particularly well suited to heavy users, travellers and anyone who wants to get through a long day without worrying about charging. Heres how the current iPhone lineup compares in terms of battery life Model Video Playback (Apples rating) Geekbench 4 Test (minutes) Wired Charging (50% time) iPhone 18 Pro Max Up to 43 hours TBC ~15 min (60W+) iPhone Duo Up to 44 hours outer / 31 hours inner TBC ~20 min (60W+) iPhone 18 Pro Up to 34 hours TBC ~15 min (60W+) iPhone 17 Up to 30 hours 1,053 ~20 min (40W) iPhone Air Up to 27 hours 880 ~30 min (20W) iPhone 17e Up to 26 hours 854 ~30 min (20W) iPhone 16 Up to 24 hours 867 ~30 min (20W) What is the best value iPhone? iPhone 17 Hannah Cowton-Barnes / Foundry The iPhone 17 offers the best overall value for money in Apples current lineup. The iPhone 17e is cheaper, but the extra $200/200 for the iPhone 17 buys a surprisingly large number of worthwhile upgrades. You get a larger 6.3-inch 120Hz ProMotion display with Always-On support and Dynamic Island, rather than the 17es standard 60Hz 6.1-inch screen. The iPhone 17 also adds a second 48MP Ultra Wide camera, including macro photography, along with a better 18MP Centre Stage front camera. Battery life is stronger too, at up to 30 hours of video playback, compared with 26 hours on the iPhone 17e. You also get stronger graphics performance and a more premium overall experience, while both phones start with a generous 256GB of storage. At $799/799, the iPhone 17 also compares very favourably with the older iPhone 16. For just $100/100 more, you get double the base storage, ProMotion, a larger and brighter display, improved cameras, the newer A19 chip and significantly better battery life. If your priority is spending as little as possible, choose the iPhone 17e which delivers excellent performance for $599/599. Or seek out a refurbished iPhone from the Apple Refurbished Store or another place that sells refurbished iPhones . Our choice : In terms of the features and hardware you get for every pound or dollar spent, the iPhone 17 is the sweet spot. For most buyers, it delivers the best balance of price, performance, cameras, display quality, battery life and longevity without paying for Pro-level features they may never use. Even better if you can find a iPhone 17 deal , then you are really getting a bargain. Best iPhone for gaming: iPhone 18 Pro Foundry The iPhone 18 Pro is the best iPhone for gaming for most people, thanks to its combination of the A20 Pro chip, seven-core GPU and improved vapor-chamber cooling. The A20 Pro is Apples fastest iPhone processor, but the cooling system is just as important for gaming. Better heat management should help the iPhone 18 Pro maintain high performance for longer during demanding games, rather than slowing down as the phone gets hot. Its 6.3-inch 120Hz ProMotion display also provides smooth animation and responsive gameplay without making the phone excessively large or heavy. The iPhone 18 Pro Max offers essentially the same gaming performance, but adds a much larger 6.9-inch display and significantly longer battery life. That arguably makes it the best choice for serious mobile gamers who value screen size and endurance, although it is heavier and costs more. The iPhone Duo also uses the A20 Pro and has an enormous 7.6-inch folding display, which could be fantastic for some games, but its weight, price and unconventional form factor make it a more specialised choice. Our choice : For most gamers, the iPhone 18 Pro offers the best balance of performance, cooling, display quality and portability. Its the best choice if you prefer a more pocketable device but still want top-tier gaming power. Best iPhone for seniors and older users: iPhone 17e David Price / Foundry For most older users, the iPhone 17e is probably the best choice, because it combines a relatively simple feature set with modern performance, strong battery life and a lower price than Apples flagship models. Its 6.1-inch OLED display is large enough to make text, icons and controls easy to see without making the phone too bulky, while the A19 chip should keep it feeling fast for years. It also supports Apple Intelligence and starts with 256GB of storage, so theres plenty of room for photos, apps and videos. The iPhone 17 is a better option for someone who would benefit from a larger and more advanced display. Its 6.3-inch ProMotion screen, Always-On support and higher brightness can make scrolling, reading and outdoor use more comfortable. It also offers stronger battery life and better cameras, although it costs more. We dont recommend the iPhone Air, Pro Max or Duo for older users. The Air sacrifices battery life and camera flexibility for thinness, while the Pro Max and Duo are much heavier and considerably more expensive. Our choice : iPhone 17e is the perfect choice for most older users. Best iPhone for kids: iPhone 17e Ida Blix The iPhone 17e is the best iPhone for most children . As Apples most affordable current-generation model, it offers the best balance of price, performance and longevity, while being easier to justify than a flagship model if it gets lost or damaged. It uses the same A19 chip as the iPhone 17, albeit with one fewer GPU core, so its easily fast enough for games, social media, schoolwork and Apple Intelligence. Battery life is strong, the 6.1-inch OLED display is a sensible size for smaller hands, and the 48MP camera is more than capable for everyday photos, even though it lacks an Ultra Wide lens. The iPhone 17 is the better choice for older teenagers who care more about photography, video or display quality. It adds a 48MP Ultra Wide camera, a better front camera and a larger 6.3-inch ProMotion display, but costs considerably more. A hand-me-down iPhone is also worth considering. Its the cheapest option and better for the environment, provided you erase the phone first, create a Child Account through Family Sharing, and configure Screen Time and parental controls before handing it over. Read: How to set up an iPhone for a child . Whichever iPhone you choose, those controls matter. In iOS 27 , Apple is expanding Screen Time with new category-based Time Allowances, Ask to Browse, more flexible app schedules and improved contact controls. Communication Safety can also detect and blur sensitive, violent or graphic content. For very young children, an iPad may still be a better first Apple device. By the time they reach 11 or 12 though, an iPhone becomes much more useful for staying in touch. Our choice : iPhone 17e for most kids; iPhone 17 for older teens who want better cameras and display quality. Should you buy an older iPhone? Macwelt Buying an older iPhone can be a great way to save money, but the key is choosing a model that still has plenty of useful life ahead of it. Apple typically provides around five to seven years of major iOS updates , with security updates often continuing for longer, so a relatively recent iPhone can remain perfectly usable for years. We wouldnt recommend simply buying the cheapest iPhone you can find. Very old models may technically run recent versions of iOS, but performance, battery condition and access to newer features can become increasingly compromised. We currently recommend avoiding anything older than the iPhone 15 Pro because even the iPhone 15 doesnt support Apple Intelligence. You should definitely avoid models such as the iPhone XS and XR that can no longer run the latest iOS releases. A refurbished recent-generation iPhone can offer particularly good value. You may be able to buy a former Pro model with better cameras and displays for less than a new entry-level iPhone. Buying from a reputable refurbisher is important, however: check the warranty, battery condition, returns policy and whether genuine replacement parts have been used. Apples own refurbished iPhones include a new battery and outer shell and come with a one-year warranty. Our advice : A discounted or refurbished iPhone 16 or newer should offer an excellent combination of price, features and longevity.
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Macworld HyperDrive Next Thunderbolt 5 dock View Deal (function () { document.querySelector(#sticky-promo-block a).addEventListener(click, function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest(#sticky-promo-block).querySelector(p.promo-title).textContent; const data = { event: stickyConversionUnitClick, eventCategory: Sticky Conversion, eventAction: Click, eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log(Sticky Conversion CLick - pushing to dataLayer: , data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); Since youre probably not planning ot upgrade your MacBook Pro anytime soon, a Thunderbolt 5 dock is a great way to get some extra functionality and expansion out of your existing laptop. Like this one: The HyperDrive Next Thunderbolt 4 Dock with an SSD enclosure is now on sale for $300 , 25 percent down from its usual $400. The awesome part is that one single device can handle your monitors, storage, network, and all the accessories you need. The dock features two USB-A ports on the front of the device, as well as an audio jack and a Thunderbolt 5 downstream port. The back of the dock features an Ethernet port, two USB-A ports, and three more Thunderbolt 5 ports. Thats gonna make transferring files to your MacBook super fast. Its not just about ports either. The built-in M.2 slot is what sets this dock apart. Slot in an NVMe SSD, and your dock becomes fast, high-capacity storage that sits right on your desk. It also supports compatible PCIe-based M.2 modules like AI accelerators. Display support is amazing, as you get to run up to three 4K monitors at 60Hz, or push one screen to 8K at 144Hz for sharp detail and fluid motion. Whatever your workload needs, this one can deliver. In our review, we like everything about this dock except the price-to-ports ratio, and this deal certainly helps. So, grab this amazing HyperDrive Next dock for $300 while this $100 off deal is still live.
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iPhone Duo review roundup: A little weird, a lot of fun, and a breath of fresh air
Macworld The first wave of iPhone Duo reviews has landed, and the overall response is very positive. Reviewers have uncovered numerous issues with Apples first-ever foldable, but have proved surprisingly forgiving. Lets get into the details. Late to the party Apple, not for the first time, is arriving late to the party. The iPhone Duo arrives seven years after Samsungs first Galaxy Fold, pointed out Wired . But this is classic Apple strategy, and there are good reasons why the company bided its time. In Apple tradition, the site continued, its first entry into an existing category feels fully mature; the Duo has significantly less jank than the first few generations of its Android counterparts. The iPhone Duo took its time getting here, CNET agreed, but its made quite an entrance. And Gizmodo was impressed by Apples ability to play catch-up. I think we can all agree that the iPhone Duo has already achieved what competing foldables have not been able to in seven years: generate considerable buzz for foldable phones, the site argues. Design: Something new Considering its Apples first foldable, the Duo appears to offer a more polished design than one might expect. Apples first foldable phone doesnt look or feel like a first attempt, wrote Toms Guide , because of the sheer attention to detail. The way the friction hinge holds nearly any angle. The seamless switching between the cover and main display with the same aspect ratio. And the nano-texture coating, which minimizes glare and the dreaded crease. PC Mag was impressed, too. Apple knows hardware, designing high-end devices that look good, feel great to use, and work seamlessly, the site observed. And thats largely true with the Duo The matte white rear panel of my review unit looks and feels fantastic. I also like how Apple polishes its logo into the glass, making it reflective in contrast to the smooth matte finish surrounding it The hinge feels utterly fantastic. Despite its added thickness and weight, Ive found the iPhone Duo surprisingly comfortable to carry in my pockets, reported 9to5Mac . Its shorter, wider footprint makes a bigger difference than I expected its hard to overstate just how impressive the whole thing feels in practice. Gizmodo did raise one concern. I was a little irked that the iPhone Duo caused my front pants pocket to sag. Ive been so spoiled by the iPhone Airs lightness that the only solution was to wear a belt again to cinch my pants tighter around my waist. The site conceded, however, that the Duo is a beautifully engineered device. Apple How easy is it to use? The problem with new things is that they are unfamiliar. Some reviewers were concerned that buyers would find the Duo difficult to use, particularly at first. Ive been using iPhones since June 2007, wrote PC Mag, ominously. I know how to use an iPhone. And since Face ID arrived on the iPhone X back in 2017, Ive gotten into a good rhythm for swiftly unlocking the phone. You can toss all that muscle memory out the window. Gizmodo agreed. Ive gotten so used to using Face ID since the iPhone X that going back to Touch ID required a little muscle memory retraining, the site complained. The Verge argued that it is wild to have iPhone apps with controls in all kinds of different places; reaching for the back button in Apples Mail app and realizing its moved from the top left to the right is kind of disorienting. A lot of using the Duo is just figuring out how to use an iPhone again, which hasnt happened in a long time. But not everyone found the user experience a trial. CNET reported that switching from the iPhone 18 Pro Max to the iPhone Duo has been seamless, and not only because of the synchronization baked into Apples operating system. I havent experienced any hiccups while using iOS 27 on both Duo screens. Instead, the implementation feels intentional. Screen quality and the crease question The great challenge when creating a foldable is to avoid the appearance of a crease in the screen. Reviewers felt that Apple did a good job in this department. The infamous creasewhere the phone foldsis hardly visible thanks to Apples display stack and clever use of a matte-finish nanotexture screen, Wired reported. PC Mag was a little more conservative in its praise. Apple has done well at minimizing the creases appearance, the site noted, but its still there. You can see it when the display is off, and you can feel it if you run your finger across the screen. In other respects the screens on the Duo were positively received. CNET said the 5.4-inch cover screen doesnt feel cramped. I can comfortably do just about anything I would on a bar-style phone, just on a smaller scale. The keyboard is roomy, taking up around half the cover screen, so typing feels seamless and easy. I havent grappled with any more typos than usual. And The Verge was similarly complimentary about the 7.6-inch inner display. Apples very proud of this inner matte display, and for good reason, the site said. It looks and feels incredibly solid, a big step up from foldables with glossy, seemingly soft screens with glaringly obvious creases. ?????????? Apple How well do third-party apps work? Apples own apps have naturally been tweaked and redesigned to work perfectly on the Duos unfamiliar screen arrangement, but the big question is how much effort and skill will third-party developers be prepared to put into optimizing their apps? The answer is: it depends. I was intrigued to try third-party apps optimized for the iPhone Duo, wrote Toms Guide, and there are plenty of standouts so far. [But] non-optimized apps can range from looking a bit off to horrible. Keeping in mind that many top apps will be updated by the Duos release date, I noticed that certain apps had huge black bars on the left and right side of the display, like Disney Plus and The Weather Channel. Unoptimized games look pretty terrible, too, filling up only three quarters of the screen. I just hope developers update their wares. Quickly. And I expect they will out of fear of sheer embarrassment. Wired was also struck by the disparity between optimized and non-optimized apps, but was more sanguine about the prospects of developers falling into line. Several apps Ive tried to open on the sprawling 7.6-inch screen look awful, the site wrote. Thick, black bars on the sides, with a phone-sized app in the middle of this tablet-like display. But you likely wont encounter this problem once the Duo is in your hands Developers need to target the iOS 27.1 software development kit for full Duo compatibility. That will take some time. But it is a little maddening that some app developers, who for years have never seemed to care about optimizing their app for Android folding phones, are so quick to embrace Apples fold. Performance: Fast, but occasionally hot The Duo is a powerful phone with excellent specs, but for the very best performance you may wish to look elsewhere. Despite sharing the same processor, memory, and storage options, the Duos speeds and performance dont quite reach the same heights as the [iPhone] Pro models, but it outmatches the [Samsung Galaxy] Z Fold 8, reported PC Mag. In real life, however, such distinctions are unlikely to make much difference. In terms of using the phone naturally over the course of a week, the site added, I experienced no problems or hiccups. The Duo smoothly transitions from the front screen to the inner screen, apps open swiftly, and multitasking isnt a challenge at all. CNET wrote that Geekbench 7 CPU benchmark tests place the iPhone Duo well above the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. In a graphics test using 3DMarks Wild Life Extreme, the iPhone Duo again exceeded the performance of the Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra, and far outpaced the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Impressive. But there are slight concerns about overheating. For most things its plenty fast, wrote The Verge. But the reality is that its also a thin phone driving two big displays, and it definitely gets warm, and sometimes hot. Apple Cameras: Not pro, but plenty good As was the case with the iPhone Air last year, the Duo packs slightly less impressive cameras than one might expect given the price. But this may or may not be a problem, depending on your photographic needs. I was nervous about whether the iPhone Duos cameras would pull their weight, admitted CNET. Thankfully, Ive been pleasantly surprised The photos Ive taken in a variety of conditions have turned out sharp and vibrantthough you wont find more advanced, pro-oriented formats like ProRAW capture and ProRes video. PC Mag was also happy with the devices performance in photo tests. The Duo takes superb photos in most scenes, the site wrote. Outdoor daytime shots look fantastic, with accurate color, sharp focus, and plenty of contrast. But Toms Guide felt it is a big deal that the iPhone Duo doesnt have a telephoto lens. You get just a 48MP main and 48MP Ultrawide, which take great shots. But if youre zooming in, youre going to miss the level of detail a dedicated optical can provide. And The Verge complained that the Duo relies on heavier sharpening to make up for its weaker [camera] hardware, so fine details look a little crunchier than they do on the 18 Pro. The Duo retains a bit less color detail in low light too, though Night Mode kind of evens out the playing field between them. Battery life: Mixed messages Some sites were happy with the Duos battery performance, while others were frustrated. On the positive side, CNET reported that even with my excessively high screen time over the past few days, the battery has consistently held up well. One day, I started with a full battery at 8:15 a.m., and after a full day of scrolling through social media, working in Google Docs, sending emails, texting, taking pictures, watching YouTube videos, and placing a couple of phone calls and a video call, I ended the day with 29% at 11 p.m. And PC Mag wrote: I ran our usual battery test overnight and came away impressed. I streamed a YouTube video via Wi-Fi on the inner display with the screens brightness set all the way up. It ran for 18 hours and 15 minutes. It bested the Motorola Razr Fold (18 hours), Galaxy Z Fold 8 (16 hours, 30 minutes), Z Fold 8 Ultra (16 hours, 29 minutes), and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold (14 hours, 21 minutes). But The Verge was less happy. The Duo, it wrote, doesnt seem ready to last a full day of heavy use. Price: High but justified Perhaps the most surprising aspect of the early reviews was how comfortable the reviewers were with the iPhone Duos price tag. The iPhone Duo costs $1,999 for 256GB, rising to $3,199 for 2TB of storage, noted CNET. While that starting point is high, its in line with most foldable phones. It added that these prices sure didnt stop [the Duo] from selling out almost instantly when preorders opened. Do I think the iPhone Duo is worth two grand? asked Toms Guide. Yes, as its only $100 more than the Galaxy Z Fold 8. And you get a more durable design, faster performance, longer battery life, and smarter software. [On price,] the Duo is surprisingly on par with its competitors (though still expensive), concluded Wired. Verdict: Flawed but fun The iPhone Duo clearly isnt perfect. But reviewers enjoyed themselves and had plenty of qualified praise for the device. It is expensive, its full of compromises, and it can be incredibly frustrating to use, said The Verge. But all of the risk and weirdness of the Duo is also fun , in the way the best early adopter devices are fun. Its incomplete as a product, but complete enough as an idea that you can see where things are going. Aside from some minor shortcomings, Apple appears to have stuck the landing with its long-awaited foldable, said CNET. Foldable phones offer a breath of fresh air in a stagnant industry, and the iPhone Duo is no exception. The site did stress, however, that the Duo is not for everyone. PC Mag was very complimentary in its summing up. The iPhone Duo overcomes Apples late start by delivering the best hardware, performance, and battery life of any foldable phone on the market, the site enthused. Toms Guide described the Duo as the best designed foldable yet with the most polished, intuitive and fun software experience. Gizmodo added that phone hardware and software are genuinely exciting again, which is something to celebrate. Well end with a note of caution from Wired. This is often the case with first-generation products, the site wrote, but it may be prudent to wait for the Duo 2.
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If you want an iPhone Duo, Apple will have
Macworld If youre hoping to wait in line at an Apple Store on Friday in the hopes of scoring an iPhone Duo, you might want to reconsider. Some stores will have some units to sell to those who didnt preorder, but not many, and theyre going to be gone in a flash. In a statement to Reuters and other news outlets, Apple said: On Friday morning, our teams look forward to welcoming customers at Apple Stores to experience iPhone Duo and the incredible iPhone line-up for themselves, Apple said in a statement. Apple Stores will have limited iPhone Duo available for walk-in customers, and were working hard to get this revolutionary new product into customers hands as quickly as possible. Despite the eye-watering starting price of $1,999, preorders for the iPhone Duo at the Apple Store are now listing a date of January 25 for nearly every configuration, pushing delivery of the first folding iPhone far beyond the holiday season. Apple may send a small portion of new iPhone Duo shipments for walk-in purchases at Apple Stores, but between Apple preorders and carrier stores, its safe to say that its going to be really hard to get one if you havent already preordered. In the past, stores have gotten daily shipments of small numbers of phones, so if youre not lucky on Friday, you should be able to check back. New iPhones are always a hot item and often slightly backordered in specific configurations or colors, but the folding iPhone is reportedly very difficult to manufacture, leading to smaller volumes and a lower production rate than something like the iPhone 18 Pro .
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