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Macworld After weeks of development with enrolled beta testers, iOS 27.2 is available to all iPhone users as a stable release, along with macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS. The first major update to iOS 27 introduces several handy enhancements to Siri AI, along with some major additions to Apple TV and HomePod. What happened to iOS 27.1? Its odd for Apple to jump from iOS 27.0.1 to iOS 27.2, but theres a simple explanation: iOS 27.1 was strictly for the iPhone Duo. There was never a developer or public beta release, but Apple likely had a similar program for the software in-house as to not leak specific features for the folding phone. In fact, iPhone Duo users had to update to a newer build of iOS 27.1 after unboxing their phones. iOS 27.2 is compatible with all iPhones, including the Duo, so iOS 27.1 might go down as the shortest-lived update Apple has ever released. Siri AI expansion Siri AI first launched with iOS 27.0, unlocking a comprehensive chatbot experience in a dedicated appplus the ability to recall personal data and take in-app action. The initial version, however, was limited to a single language. While the assistant could comprehend many languages when texting it, its main interface and voice commands only supported English. With iOS 27.2, Siri AI officially expands language support to include French, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, and Korean. The latest update also expands what Siri AI can do in Apples native communication apps. In Messages, Siri now suggests relevant actions under individual texts when needed. For example, if someone mentions a date, the assistant will surface a shortcut to quickly add it to the Calendar app. Meanwhile, the Phone apps Call Context feature now highlights saved anniversaries, a welcome addition to the existing birthday reminders. Another new feature is Siris ability to reference previous queries. Siri will now be able to access prior chats even when not continuing a conversation in the Siri app. iOS 27.2 should also expand Siri AIs platform availability, unlocking it on the second-generation Apple TV 4K and newer models. Once you install the latest iOS and tvOS builds, your Apple TV 4K will rely on your nearby iPhone to handle personal requests on the big screen. Its worth noting, however, that Siri AI has yet to be activated on the tvOS 27.2 Release Candidate at the time of writing, and since the new Apple TV doesnt release until November 13, it may require a separate update. Siri can now suggest relevant actions in Messages. Mahmoud Itani/Foundry Apple TV profiles Speaking of Apple TV, iOS 27.2 brings a highly requested feature to the streaming service. Similar to Netflix, the TV app on your iPhone now allows you to create multiple viewer profiles tied to a single Apple Account. If you tend to share your personal iPhone or iPad with a family member, they will be able to use your subscription to watch original movies and series without altering your queue or watch history. This does not impact the existing Family Sharing perk that allows up to six independent Apple Accounts to take advantage of a single subscription on their own devices. Some of the features supported by Apple TV profiles include picking a name and avatar, restricting adult content, adding a 4-digit PIN, and setting autoplay defaults. Notably, the primary account holder will be able to view, manage, and delete any of the secondary profiles created using their account. Sound Glow on HomePods The latest OS update revitalizes all HomePod models except the original full-size model from 2018. Once you install iOS and HomePod Software 27.2, youll be able to toggle a new Sound Glow setting in the iPhones built-in Home app. The feature distills a playing songs album art into a color blob that animates on the HomePods top display in sync with the rhythm. While Sound Glow doesnt affect the actual audio, it does make vibing to music more funespecially in pitch-black environments, which amplify the dramatic effect. Other handy HomePod options in the OS 27.2 release include a Lock Controls toggle that disables the touchscreen. If your smart speaker suffers from ghost touch issues, youll be able to make it usable again by turning off touch input. HomePod mini gets a new Sound Glow feature in iOS 27.2. Mahmoud Itani/Foundry App Switcher on watchOS After updating your iPhone, youll want to install watchOS 27.2 on your Apple Watch. This release brings back the App Switcher on watchOS after version 27.0 removed it, making it possible to force-quit misbehaving apps again. Its not as simple as before, however. Instead of double-clicking the Digital Crown, youll now have to tap and hold on the bottom of the screen inside an app to reveal the App Switcher. The retired mechanism will be reassigned to the Apple Watch Series 12s Live Rewind feature when it debuts later this year. You can now easily quit stubborn apps on Apple Watch after installing watchOS 27.2. Mahmoud Itani/Foundry Apple Pencil support for iPhone Duo Even though the iPhone Duo only just hit stores a couple of days ago, theres already an update and its a pretty big one. You can now use your Apple Pencil on either Duo screen and attach it to the side like the iPad. However, only the USB-C Apple Pencil works with the Duo, so you miss out on a few Apple Pencil Pro features, including pressure sensitivity and double-tap/squeeze gestures. Wheres the new Health app? If youve been following Apple news, you may have read about the revamped Health app that surfaced during the iOS 27.2 beta cycle. 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Macworld Apple unveiled iOS 27 at WWDC on June 8, 2026 , with the public release following on September 14. But more features are on the way, and the latest beta offers a preview of whats coming next. iOS 27 mainly focuses on three key areas: Siri AI, a rebuilt assistant with its own dedicated app; new child safety and parental controls; and system improvements designed to make everyday tasks faster and easier. iOS 27 supports the iPhone 11 and later, plus the iPhone SE (2nd generation) and later, although some Apple Intelligence and Siri features require newer hardware. This guide covers iOS 27s biggest new features, compatible iPhones and the latest beta developments. We also explain whats expected in the next update, when it could arrive and which features are still to come. Whats New in iOS 27 at a Glance Siri AI : Apples new Siri AI combines personal context, onscreen awareness and web knowledge to deliver more natural conversations, richer answers, app actions and cross-device chat history. Apple Intelligence across apps : Apple Intelligence expands across Safari, Photos, Messages, Mail, Calendar, Home and Shortcuts, adding smarter suggestions, automation, image generation and context-aware assistance. Smarter Photos editing : Photos gains Spatial Reframing, Extend and an upgraded Clean Up tool, allowing users to improve composition, expand images and remove distractions more naturally. Child safety and parental controls : New parental controls include Ask to Browse, Time Allowances, app schedules and enhanced Communication Safety tools. Activating the redesigned experience through Family Sharing requires every eligible family device to be running version 27 or later. System Improvements : Apple has made many system operations faster and more efficient, which will be especially noticeable on older phones. Battery life may be longer, and there are dozens of small quality-of-life improvements throughout the system and its apps. iPhone Handoff : iPhone Handoff in iOS 27 lets two eSIM-equipped iPhones share one number, switching calls, messages and Find My location when unlocked. It requires matching Apple Accounts and carrier support. T-Mobile offers it; Verizon and EE plan support. Fees may apply. More information below. iOS 27 latest version: Whats in iOS 27.2 The first update was iOS 27.0.1 , released on September 28. It fixed unexpected restarts following failed Face ID authentication , a 2x-camera color artifact affecting iPhone 18 Pro models, and an iOS 27 touchscreen freeze triggered by opening Notification Center and Control Center simultaneously. iOS 27.0.1 also has a preventive role in a cellular problem that Apple did not mention in its published release notes. Apple has confirmed that a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max models on AT&T can lose cellular service, preventing calls, texts and data access and potentially affecting 911 calls. Some owners reported their phones dropping into SOS mode despite previously showing a strong 5G signal. The first major update for iOS 27 for all devices is iOS 27.2. It adds dual capture for FaceTime calls, suggestions in Messages, and adds several enahncements and new languages to Siri AI. On iPhone Duo it adds Edge Light and Apple Pencil support, too. Read more about iOS 27.2 here . iOS 27 beta Whats coming next? Latest beta: none The iOS 27.2 beta had included a redesigned Health app with AI-powered health insights, however this was removed from iOS 27.2 beta 4. The next beta, iOS 27.3, is expected to include the new Health app in addition to the new Siri AI audio features to Apple Watch series 12 and Ultra 4. What features are still to come in iOS 27 At the time of the launch of iOS 27 not all of Apples promised features were available. Several were added in iOS 27.2, but there are still a couple that were waiting on. Redesigned Health app: A completely redesigned Health app with AI-powered health insights is coming later in 2026. Automatic password changes: The ability for the Passwords app to visit supported websites and automatically replace compromised passwords was removed shortly before release. What does Siri AI do in iOS 27 Apple By far the biggest upgrade in iOS 27 is Siri AI an entirely new architecture for Siri. Apple says it is more personal, conversational, and capable than the current assistant, with support for natural follow-up questions, personal context, onscreen awareness and up-to-date information from the web. Siri AI features More natural conversations : Siri AI can understand open-ended questions, follow-up requests and more complex natural language, making interactions feel less like issuing simple voice commands. Personal context : Siri can draw on information stored in Messages, Mail, Photos and Notes to find details and answer questions. For example, you could ask it to find information buried in an old email or message. Onscreen awareness : Siri can understand what youre viewing and act on it, such as saving an address from a message, adding an event to Calendar or answering questions about an article. Camera intelligence : A new Siri Camera mode lets you show Siri something through the iPhones camera, then ask questions or perform actions based on what it sees. More capable app actions : Siri can perform tasks within apps such as Messages, Music and Reminders. It can, for example, edit a recently sent message, add a song to a playlist or handle more complex Apple Music requests. Better general knowledge and web answers : Siri can use information from the web to answer questions about recent events and tackle more specific or complicated queries than before. Conversation history across devices : A dedicated Siri app lets users revisit previous conversations, pin important chats and continue conversations across Apple devices using iCloud syncing. More natural Siri voices : Siri gains more expressive voices, with controls on compatible devices for adjusting speaking pace and expressiveness. Voice customization requires an iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air or newer. Improved dictation : Better speech recognition, automatic punctuation, capitalization and formatting allow users to dictate more naturally when converting speech into text. AI-assisted message replies : Siri can compose contextual replies in Messages using the conversation, personal information and web searches. Shortcuts can also automate replies to selected contacts, although manual Siri-assisted replies allow users to check and edit the response before it is sent. If you havent got Siri AI yet find out how here: Why dont I have Siri AI on my iPhone? Read about what happened when we made Siri AI Answer all our Messages . How good is Siri AI? Siri AI represents a significant improvement over the old Siri, particularly when handling conversational questions, current information, and personal context. It also has a dedicated app where you can see and continue previous conversations, upload images or documents, and more. Even in our early tests during the beta , Siri AI proved to be much more helpful and useful. Its definitely one of the biggest reasons to upgrade to iOS 27, potentially changing Siri from a basic voice-command system into a more general way of interacting with the iPhone. Apples approach to AI safety also appears more restrained than some rival chatbots, with Siri designed to avoid excessive flattery, pretending to be human, or responding inappropriately to potentially harmful requests. However, Siri AI is launching as a beta feature and still requires a bit of polish. Its also only available in English at first, with a handful of other languages/regions, arriving in a later update. Regional Siri AI availability Siri AI will not initially be available on iPhone or iPad in the EU. It will also remain unavailable in China while Apple works through regulatory issues. The first release only supports the English language, and initially has Expressive Voices for English (UK) and English (US). French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish are expected with iOS 27.2. Siri AI compatibility Siri AI requires an iPhone 15 Pro or later, and the new expressive voices feature requires an iPhone 17 Pro or the new iPhone 18 Pro. Apple Intelligence across apps As well as Siri AI, the enhanced Apple Intelligence will power new features in Apples core apps throughout iOS 27. Safari can organize tabs into topics, monitor webpages for changes and even build extensions from natural-language descriptions. Photos gains a new Spatial Reframing edit tools including an upgraded Clean Up feature. Messages, Mail, and Calendar can now understand context, suggest actions and create events from simple descriptions. New features coming to apps in iOS 27 iOS 27 brings a mix of major Apple Intelligence upgrades and smaller quality-of-life improvements across Safari, Photos, Messages, AirPods, Passwords, Wallet, and other core iPhone apps. Apple is also making iOS more adaptable to different screen sizes and orientations, which are changes necessary for the iPhone Duo . Safari Safari can automatically group open tabs into topics, making related pages easier to find. A new Notify Me feature will monitor webpages and alert you to changes such as price drops or products coming back into stock. Theres also a new Describe an Extension feature which lets users create custom Safari extensions simply by explaining what they want the extension to do. Apple Photos Photos gains significantly more powerful AI editing tools . Reframe can alter the composition and perspective of an existing photo, while Extend generates new image content beyond the original frame when straightening a horizon or changing the aspect ratio. Apple Clean Up has also been improved, with Fast and High Quality modes for removing unwanted objects or details. High Quality mode can produce considerably more natural results, although more ambitious edits can still introduce distortions or invented details. Photos also adds new categories and the ability to save a frame from a video as a full-resolution photo. The resulting HEIF or JPG retains the videos original resolution, date, and location metadata rather than simply creating a screenshot. Camera iOS 27 features a new more customizable camera interface that lets you pin the controls you use most often. For the iPhone 18 Pro, there are also pro controls like white balance, shutter speed, and manual focus along with Apple Reference Image , an authentication system designed to prove that a photo or video was genuinely captured on an iPhone and has not subsequently been manipulated. The new Siri mode in the Camera app is a more convenient and logical way to access the Visual Intelligence features that used to require either a long-press of the camera button or a Control Center button. Messages Foundry Messages gets several useful improvements. You can decide what the microphone button beside the text field does . Under Settings > Apps > Messages > Show in Text Field , it can be set to Record Audio, Start Dictation, or None. Disabling it does not remove either feature: dictation remains available from the keyboard and audio messages remain in the + menu. Voice-message playback controls are easier to access, while Apple Intelligence can suggest actions based on a conversation, such as creating a reminder, making a note, or finding relevant photos. Messages in iOS 27 will gains smarter suggested replies that can better reflect the users writing style. (This was removed from the iOS 27 beta and wasnt available at the launch of iOS 27). Drawing Foundry A new dedicated Drawing app replaces the old hidden handwriting interface. Accessible from the + menu, it uses the familiar pens, colours and drawing controls found in Notes and Markup, with finished drawings sent as images. Mail Mail gains more context-aware smart replies, including responses that can better match the users usual writing style. Apple Intelligence can also surface information from Mail elsewhere in iOS. For example, the Phone app could retrieve a flight confirmation number from an email when you call an airline. Phone A new Call Context feature can surface information that may be useful when on a call. Apple says the information is selected according to who you are calling rather than by listening to the conversation. For example, calling an airline could cause iOS to surface the relevant flight confirmation from Mail. Birthday reminders can also appear when calling contacts whose birthdays are stored on the iPhone. iPhone Handoff iPhone Handoff in iOS 27 lets you switch between two iPhones while keeping the same phone number. The number is active on only one iPhone at a time. When you unlock one of the two iPhones, your calls, voicemail, messagesincluding SMS and RCSand your Find My location will be linked to that iPhone. The feature will work on any iPhone running iOS 27, as long as it has an eSIM. Both phones must use the same Apple Account, with Messages in iCloud enabled and matching FaceTime/iMessage sign-ins. You will need a carrier and eligible plan that specifically support iPhone Handoff an ordinary eSIM plan alone isnt enough. In the U.S. T-Mobile offers iPhone Handoff for $5 a month and Verizon has announced support for later in 2026. In the U.K. EE has announced that support for iPhone Handoff is coming soon for 5 a month. FaceTime Dual Capture is being tested in iOS 27.2. It lets Group FaceTime participants share their front and rear camera views simultaneously. Passwords Passwords in iOS 27 will fix things for you. Apple The Passwords app continues to warn about weak, reused and compromised credentials, but iOS 27 will go a step further by offering to fix some of them automatically. Using Apple Intelligence, Passwords can visit supported websites, change a vulnerable password and save the replacement credentials. See: Apple got rid of my biggest password headache . The usefulness of the feature will depend on how widely websites are supported and how well it handles obstacles such as two-factor authentication and unusual account-management interfaces. Apple removed this ability to detect compromised passwords and replace them from the beta shortly before the release of iOS 27. Its expected to arrive with a later update. Shortcuts Shortcuts gains Describe a Shortcut, allowing users to create automations simply by explaining what they want to happen. Apple Intelligence interprets the request and assemble the appropriate actions across supported apps, potentially making Shortcuts significantly easier to use for people unfamiliar with building automations manually. Calendar Calendar can create or modify events from natural-language instructions. Apple says the app can recognize contacts, locations, dates and other event details as users type, reducing the amount of information that needs to be entered manually. Siri can also create complete Calendar entries for information that is on your screen in that moment, or by taking a picture with the Siri mode in the Camera app. Image Playground Image Playground is considerably more powerful and realistic. Apple says it can create photorealistic images and lets users modify generated pictures simply by describing the changes they want. Individual objects can also be selected, resized, or repositioned. AI-generated images will include a SynthID watermark identifying them as synthetic content. This particular feature wasnt available at launch, but Apple has confirmed it is coming later. Wallet Wallet can create custom passes from QR codes. Users can add their own fields and information to the pass, and passes automatically sync to Apple Watch. Weather Weather gets a clearer, more detailed forecast interface, with rearranged information tiles and new 10-day views showing precipitation probability/amount and wind speed throughout each day. Home app Apple Intelligence comes to the Home app for compatible HomeKit Secure Video cameras. It can group related camera notifications, describe recorded video and highlight clips that appear particularly noteworthy. Maps Apple Maps improves Flyover using higher-quality aerial imagery and Visual Intelligence models. Apple says this produces sharper architectural detail and more realistic rendering of elements such as individual trees. Podcasts Video podcasts become easier to use, with improved controls for switching between watching a podcast and simply listening to it. Fitness Workout summaries have been redesigned to make them easier to share. Users can also hide completed Fitness+ workouts. iOS 27 changes beyond the iPhone CarPlay CarPlay gains an audio scrubber, giving drivers and passengers more direct control when moving through audio tracks and other content. AirPods iOS 27 introduces several new AirPods features . A new Custom EQ lets users independently adjust bass, mids and treble using a simple three-band equalizer under Settings > AirPods > Audio and Routing > Equalizer > Custom . Compatible AirPods also gain improved Precision Finding through Find My, making individual earbuds easier to locate. Some features require both iOS 27 and compatible AirPods firmware. Read How to tune your AirPods with a custom EQ in iOS 27 . Other changes in iOS 27 Its not only individual apps that are seeing changes. Home Screen and landscape mode Apple is making iOS significantly more flexible when dealing with different screen orientations and sizes. More Apple apps now work properly in landscape, including Health, Home, Music, Weather, and Watch. Dynamic Island and Live Activities can also adapt to landscape orientation. The Home Screen supports extra-large widgets. These changes could simply improve iPhone usability, but theyre also well suited to Apples folding iPhone Duo. iPhone Mirroring in macOS 27 has similarly become freely resizable, with Apple apps dynamically rearranging their interfaces as the window changes shape. Liquid Glass refinements Apple Apple says Liquid Glass has been refined for better readability, more uniform refraction and improved contrast. A new slider lets users adjust the look from ultraclear to fully tinted, while updated icons, toolbars, sidebars and window shapes add polish. Ringtones, alarms and alert volume iOS 27 finally separates several sound-volume controls . Instead of one combined Ringtone and Alerts slider, users can independently adjust: Ringtones Alarms and timers Alerts and system sounds The change is optional. Under Settings > Sounds & Haptics, turning off Match Ringtone Volume reveals separate controls. Media and call volume continue to work independently as before. Keyboard iOS 27 introduces a new quick-paste control above the keyboard. It lets you paste recently copied text, images or screenshots without having to long-press inside a text field, making everyday copy-and-paste considerably faster. Apple has also made the Liquid Glass keyboard design more consistent across apps. Privacy and Find My iOS 27 introduces the ability to temporarily pause Find My location sharing without notifying the person with whom the location is normally shared. Recovery and troubleshooting Apple is also expanding the iPhones recovery interface, giving users more options for diagnosing problems and recovering an iPhone without immediately connecting it to another device. System changes and how iOS 27 makes your iPhone faster Alongside the headline AI features, Apple says iOS 27 includes a wide range of under-the-hood improvements designed to make iPhones faster , smoother and more efficient. Apps can launch up to 30% faster, newly taken photos can appear in the Photos library up to 70% faster, and AirDrop transfers can be up to 80% quicker. External drive transfers should also improve, while updates to network performance and the system-wide search index are designed to make connectivity and finding information faster. The company has also reworked core technologies including CPU scheduling, display performance and processing efficiency. These changes should benefit older iPhones in particular, with Apple promising smoother performance and more efficient battery use on devices as old as the iPhone 11 and second-generation iPhone SE. Our testing of the iOS 27 beta supports those claims. On an iPhone 11 Pro Max, Camera launch time fell from 0.98 seconds in iOS 26 to 0.65 seconds in iOS 27, while Maps improved from 3.01 seconds to 1.36 seconds. Everyday use also feels smoother, with more fluid animations, unlocking, Control Center and app transitions. The phone ran cooler during testing too, which could point to improved system efficiency and potentially better battery performance. More broadly, iOS 27 appears focused on refinement rather than simply adding new features. Apple says it has addressed dozens of common user frustrations, while changes such as more adjustable Liquid Glass effects are intended to improve readability and general usability. That focus should make iOS 27 particularly worthwhile for owners of older iPhones, even on models that do not support Siri AI. Those devices still gain performance improvements alongside features such as clipboard tools for the keyboard, independent alarm and timer volume controls, custom Wallet passes, Photos changes, larger widgets, and Liquid Glass refinements. Child safety and parental controls Apple There are lots of improvements to parental controls, including new time allowances for entertainment, games, and social media, and new schedule tools for different times of day or days of the week. This includes new features like an expansion of the existing ask to buy feature for apps to websites. Before a child can view a new website, theyll have to ask for permission. Ask to Browse : Ask to Browse will expand the current Ask to Buy feature to the web. Children will need to request permission before visiting new websites, and parents can review requests in Messages before approving. Communication Safety : Communication Safety continues to help protect children from viewing or sharing nudity in Messages, FaceTime and other apps. Apple says it will also intervene before children see gore or violent content in shared images and videos. Time Allowances and schedules : Parents can set Time Allowances across categories such as Entertainment, Games and Social Media. Recommendations are based on a childs age combined with guidance from clinical and child development experts. Schedules let parents choose which apps are available at different times or on different days. Redesigned Screen Time : Screen Time gets a redesigned interface with an at-a-glance view of average device usage and most-used apps. Apple says parents can quickly limit or extend access in the moment. Child accounts and family safety : Apple says child accounts remain central to age-appropriate protections. Parents can manage app access, web access, communication permissions and Screen Time settings. Problems with Parental Control set up Updating the parents iPhone is not enough to activate the redesigned Screen Time experience. Apple says every eligible iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Vision Pro in the Family Sharing group must be running the appropriate version 27 software. Devices that cannot run version 27 are listed as Legacy Devices and can continue using the older Screen Time and Family Sharing system. Apple says these incompatible devices should not prevent supported devices from adopting the new controls. To find out which devices need to be updated go to Settings > Family > View Family Devices. Once eligible devices are running iOS 27, go to Settings > Family > Get Started to transfer the familys existing parental controls or set up new ones. Some families have encountered delays , outdated device listings and eligible hardware incorrectly appearing not to have been updated. Apple has acknowledged the rollout problems and says it is working to resolve them. If an eligible device is no longer owned or accessible, Apple recommends removing it from the Apple Account device list. Accessibility changes in iOS 27 Accessibility features are smarter and more intuitive in iOS 27: VoiceOver gives richer image descriptions and better understanding of onscreen content. Live Recognition lets users press the Action button to ask questions about their surroundings and receive detailed responses. Voice Control is more intuitive, allowing users to describe onscreen buttons and controls rather than remembering exact coordinate labels or numbers. Accessibility Reader is able to handle more complex source material and provide summaries and translation. iOS 27 compatibility iPhone 11 is supported by iOS 27. Roman Loyola/IDG According to Apple, iOS 27 supports iPhones back to the iPhone 11 and second-generation iPhone SE, although some Apple Intelligence and Siri AI features require newer hardware. Support for iOS 27 does not mean every device gets every feature. Apple Intelligence and Siri AI require an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 or later, while the most advanced on-device AI models require an iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air, or iPhone 18 Pro. On iPad, Apple Intelligence requires an M1-class model or the A17 Pro iPad mini, while the newest on-device models require an M4 iPad with at least 12GB of RAM. There had been speculation that the iPhone 11 series and iPhone SE 2 would miss out on iOS 27 after leaker Instant Digital claimed on Weibo that the 2019 iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max, along with the 2020 iPhone SE 2, would no longer be supported. That prediction proved incorrect, giving those models at least one more year of software support. However, the iPhone 11 generation is nearing the end of its support life. As we explain in our guide to how long Apple supports iPhones , the iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max have already been added to Apples Vintage iPhone list . The iOS 27 compatibility list is: iPhone 17e (launched in 2026 ) iPhone 17 , 17 Pro / 17 Pro Max (launched in 2025 ) iPhone Air (launched in 2025 ) iPhone 16e (launched in 2025 ) iPhone 16 / 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro / 16 Pro Max (launched in 2024 ) iPhone 15 / 15 Plus and iPhone 15 Pro / 15 Pro Max (launched in 2023 ) iPhone 14 / 14 Plus / 14 Pro / 14 Pro Max (launched in 2022 ) iPhone SE 3 (launched in 2022 ) iPhone 13 / 13 mini / 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max (launched in 2021 ) iPhone 12 / 12 mini / 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max (launched in 2020 ) iPhone SE 2 (launched in 2020 ) iPhone 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max (launched in 2019 ) The main dividing line for Apple Intelligence remains the iPhone 15 Pro generation: the standard iPhone 15 and all older models can run iOS 27, but they do not support Apple Intelligence. FAQ 1. When was iOS 27 released? iOS 27 was released on September 14, 2026. 2. Which iPhones get iOS 27? The iPhone 11 and iPhone SE 2 and newer get iOS 27. However, Siri AI and other Apple Intelligence features require iPhone 15 Pro or newer, and the new more expressive Siri voices feature requires iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, or newer. 3. Which iPhones will get Siri AI and Apple Intelligence in iOS 27? The only iPhones that can run Siri AI are the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max and any newer generation. If you have a standard iPhone 15 then you wont get Siri AI and Apple Intelligence.
Apple adds more Siri AI tools in its 27.2 system updates, out today
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Baseus 100W mini display USB-C Cable down at $9 with this code
Baseus 100W mini display USB-C Cable Buy for $9 (Reg. $19) Apply code XG8ETU6H during checkout. Prime-exclusive discount. What we love This is not only a super slick looking cable for just $9, but it is also quite a capable one. Youre looking at a 100W solution with a braided 6.6-foot lead and most notably, a built-in mini display automatically identifies the voltage and current required by different electronic devices and displays the charging power on the LED module. more
Ghost of Ytei studio Sucker Punch reportedly lays off 24 workers
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iOS 27.2 is out now with surprise Siri AI enhancements
Macworld The iOS 27.2 update adds some useful features like dual capture for FaceTime and several new languages for Siri AI, but the totally overhauled Health app isnt among them. It appeared in early betas of the 27.2 release, but then was pulled before release. Apple still says its coming later this year. In a surprise update, Apple has improved Siri AI to built personal context from more sources, and can reference past Siri conversations for context on a new query. Update October 26: iOS 27.2 has been released, and it adds some welcome enhancements to Siri AI in addition to Dual Capture, Multi-view in the Apple TV app, and more. iOS 27.2 Release Notes Apples release notes for iOS 27.2 are as follows: Siri AI (All iPhone 16 models and later, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max) 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 Excluded Apps lets you choose which apps Siri, Search, and suggestions can access, all from one setting Granular text selection lets you select and copy just the part of a Siri response you need Siri AI is available in more languages, with support tor French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. Siri AI is not available in the EU or mainland China Other Suggestions in Messages help you take action based on the context of your conversations, like adding a Calendar invite for a dinner Shared Albums in Photos adds the ability to edit captions and comments, to avoid adding duplicate photos, and can display a reminder before albums expire so participants can save important photos and videos Support for SynthID watermarking to help identify whether an image was generated or modified with generative tools in Photos and Image Playground The Home tab in the Podcasts app offers two separate sections for New Episodes and Continue Playing, letting you find the latest updates from your shows and then pick up where you left off Friends tab in the Games app provides context on friend suggestions and shows recent games played on friends player pages Simple Profiles in the Apple TV app lets everyone in your household have their own profile, with recommendations that fit what they like to watch FaceTime supports adding a third party sign language interpreter or live captioner to a call For the iPhone Duo, the release notes are a bit different, and include mention of Edge Light and Apple Pencil support. This update provides enhancements to Siri AI with the ability to retain useful context from previous Siri interactions as well as draw from a wider range of personal context. iPhone Duo gets support for Apple Pencil, as well as Edge Light to illuminate your face during video calls. This update also introduces Suggestions in Messages that help you take quick actions in apps like Calendar and Reminders based on context from your conversation. This release includes additional features, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPhone Duo. How to install iOS 27.2 To install the iOS 27, follow these steps. Open Settings . Tap General . Tap Software Update . Follow the on-screen instructions It can take a little while for the update to register, download, prepare, and install. Find out everything you need to know about iOS 27 in our iOS 27 superguide .
Apple responds to reports of the iPhone Duo's inner display cracking
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Wayfair has now launched its massive annual Way Day sale . If youre unfamiliar, think Prime Day but specifically on Wayfair to upgrade your space with thousands of sofas, bed sets, office furniture sets, living room upgrades, leather chairs, area rugs at up to 80% off , lighting for any room in your house, and more. The 72-hour Way Day sale is often even bigger than Black Friday at Wayfair and it all starts today. more
Join Costco with a $65 Gold Star Membership + receive a $45 Digital Shop Card ahead of Black Friday
Just after getting a look at the Costco Black Friday ads , we now have new Gold Star Memberships for $65 a year and enroll in auto-renewal can receive a $45 Digital Costco Shop Card*. more
How to use your Samsung Galaxy phone to wirelessly charge other devices
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Dutch government to cut 16 percent of workforce as part of AI efficiency push
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Microsoft reportedly offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees as an attempt to trim costs
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From its official Amazon storefront, Govee is offering return Prime Day pricing on its 33-foot Matter Icicle Lights at $109.99 shipped, matching the direct website pricing , while the 66-foot model is down at 209.99 shipped, also matching the direct website . Down from $150 and $270, weve seen the 33-foot model get very few discounts, falling as low as $110 during Prime Day, though the $90 low carried over from 2025 early in the year, while the 66-foot model has mostly kept between $230 and $216, with falls as low as $210 during Prime Day, beaten out by the short-term dips to a $170 low in the first two weeks of January. Youre looking at $40 and $60 markdowns, returning the 33-foot model to its second-best price overall and the 66-foot model to its second-best price of 2026. more
Amazon is now offering Sonys PlayStation PULSE Explore earbuds in Midnight Black for $128.03 shipped . This colorway typically sits at the full $199 price and doesnt get discounted nearly as often as the white model , making todays offer a particularly notable one at just over $70 off. Its also undercutting the previous $149 low from earlier this month by nearly $21 to deliver a new best price to beat for the Midnight Black version . The white model has gone lower in the past, but this is the best price weve seen so far on the Midnight Black variant. Head below for more details. more
Fitbit Edge review: Google strikes the right balance
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Nintendo announces Zelda Ocarina of Time launch day plans: 40th Anniversary consoles, more
We are now 10-days away from the release of the new Zelda Ocarina of Time remake (pre-order discount still live at Amazon), and the late night launch celebrations are kicking into overdrive. We have already detailed Best Buys launch night festivities , but the official Nintendo Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO and Nintendo NEW YORK stores are also hosting late night celebrations. more
Some iPhone Duo screens are already failing
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Here's how much it would cost to build a PC similar to the Xbox Series X
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Today only, as part of its Deals of the Day lineup , Best Buy is offering the Starlit Blue HP OmniBook 3 Snapdragon X Windows laptop for $399.99 shipped . This is the 8GB/256GB configuration that normally goes for $600, so youre looking at a straight-up $200 discount on it right now. Todays deal undercuts the previous all-time low we tracked last month by another $50, marking a new best price for this model. Not only is it one of the more affordable Windows laptops around, but its also among the few with a 2K OLED display in a price range still dominated by basic LCD panels. Head below for more details. more
Transform your old Apple Watch into a retro-inspired handheld [Deal]
The TechPod RePod has to be one of the more compelling ways to repurpose your old Apple Watch. For around $50 with the Amazon deals right now, these things effectively bring your Apple Watch back to life, transforming it into a functional and retro-inspired handheld. more
LEGO Olivia Rodrigos Concert Moon set Buy for $45 (Reg. $50) What we love Part of LEGOs Olivia Rodrigo collection, this is the first deal weve seen since its release in August. This set makes a great gift for any fan of the singer, complete with her iconic purple color palette. The 670 pieces build a vinyl record player with a minifigure version of the singer perched atop a crescent moon. Turning the handle causes the record and moon to spin, and it also features a secret drawer. more
How to set up your phone games to play on an Android Auto screen
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Amazon is currently offering the Greenworks 60V 20-inch Cordless Electric Snow Blower with a 4.0Ah battery for $463.99 shipped, which matches the price direct from the brands website . Down from $580, this newer-generation package has only been dropped as low as $537 with discounts so far, while the deal here gives you a larger $116 markdown for a new all-time low price. If you have an 80V arsenal from this brand, you can find the 80V 20-inch counterpart with a 4.0Ah battery down at a $450 low right now, too. more
Roku apps keep crashing before you hit Play? Here's why
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Bluetti Halloween Sale cuts $600 off
Bluetti has switched over to its full Halloween Sale for the rest of October , complete with our exclusive bonus savings code 9TO5TOYS5OFF and some FREE gifts on orders over $1,000, not to mention a lot of units provide 2x Bluetti bucks. Among some of the most popular options for backup power support is the 2026 Elite 300 3,014Wh Portable Power Station down at $1,099 shipped , which seems to be the one offer that you cant stack our exclusive bonus savings code onto, but does beat out Amazon by $600. Amazon is keeping it at its $1,699 MSRP, with this deal giving you $600 savings cut from the tag, which weve only seen beaten by falls to $1,044 in the past, as well as the one-time falls to $1,000 and the $999 low during the two Prime Day events in June and at the top of the month. Head below to check out the full lineup while it lasts through the week. more
Its still October but we are already getting some details and an early look at the upcoming Black Friday deals from some major retailers. We already have details from BJs and Target , as well as a preview from Sams Club , and now its time to take a look at the upcoming Costco 2026 Black Friday deals . We have a 5-page early ad as well as a the 13-page Costco Black Friday ad featuring deals spanning right through Thanksgiving. more
The iPad mini just got thinner, lighter, and surprisingly powerful
Macworld As part of what it expected to be three days of announcements , Apple today unveiled a new version of its iPad mini tablet, with the 8th-gen model boasting a slight redesign and major upgrades to its screen and processor. Described by the company as the most capable and versatile iPad mini ever, the product runs an A20 Pro chip, a three-generation upgrade on the 2024 minis A17 Pro chip. Apple is pushing this as an important boost to the tablets power, claiming the new chip supercharges AI. The chip comes in two options. The 128GB and 256GB models get a 5-core CPU and a 16-core Neural Engine while the 512GB model, which costs $300 more than the 128GB model, gets the full 6-core chip with a dual 16-core Neural Engine. Unlike the first six models in the series, which were labelled by generation, the last two have been explicitly defined on Apples website by their chipso this is officially the iPad mini (A20 Pro). With the exception of the very expensive Pro models at the top of the range, iPads in general tend to be bought by customers more interested in consuming media than churning through difficult processing tasks. The chip upgrade is therefore more a matter of future-proofing the new mini to be able to manage everyday tasks several years from now. iPad owners, to Apples chagrin, tend to hold on to them for a long time. Those casual users may be prompted to make an early upgrade by similarly major upgrades to the minis screen. Movies and TV shows should look better on this hardware, which is slightly larger as well as promising substantially better picture quality. The A17 Pro iPad mini had an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina LED screen with a resolution of 2266 x 1488 and a maximum brightness of 500 nits. The A20 Pro mode improves on those specs in every way, coming in at 8.5 inches, a Super Retina XDR branding, OLED technology, and a resolution of 2316 x 1512 (thats the same sharpness, just covering a larger area). As for brightness, the new mini is capable of a maximum standard brightness of 600 nits, and can go all the way up to 1,200 nits peak brightness on HDR content. OLED is the headline upgrade there. The technology delivers deeper blacks than LED, richer and crisper colors, and better handling of HDR content. On top of that, the new mini brings the option to add nano-texture glass to the display, something which was previously restricted (at least in Apples tablet range) to the iPad Pro. It isnt offered on the current iPad Air or standard iPad. its only available on the 256GB and 512GB models, and costs an additional $100. Aside from the chip and screen, the minis third major upgrade is its design. Despite the inclusion of a larger screen its length and width are virtually identical to the previous model (theyve actually shrunk a tiny bit, from 195.4 x 134.8 mm to 195.3 x 132.6 mm), but the device is a lot thinner (from 6.3 mm down to 5.4 mm) and significantly lighter (from 0.65 pounds/293g down to 0.56 pounds/255g). In a nutshell, the mini is now more portable than ever. Those are the big three changes. But there are other upgrades: actual dust and water resistance (it gets a very high IP67 rating ); the FaceTime camera moves from the short to the more convenient landscape edge (and also gets a larger f/2.0 aperture, up from f/2.4); Wi-Fi moves from version 6e to 7; Bluetooth from 5.3 to 6; and the speakers are upgraded to what Apple descries as an Acoustic Display. (Specially designed woofers are paired through the display to produce punchier bass and more volume, the company explains, while custom tweeters are now hidden between the glass and aluminum enclosure for clearer highs.) The device is also rated for fast charging: Apple claims you can charge up to 50 percent in 30 minutes with compatible charging equipment. The new iPad mini starts at $699/699 for the Wi-Fi model, or $849/849 for the cellular one. Preorders start on Wednesday, October 28, and the device will hit stores on Friday, November 6.
Even Realities launches a brown version of its G2 smart glasses
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Amazon is returning the powerful EGO Power+ 880 CFM Cordless Electric Leaf Blower with 2x 4.0Ah batteries back down to $307 shipped. While it had a $399 MSRP up until the end of March, since then its only climbed as high as $379, with discounts having seen multiple short-term drops to this same rate from late July to the first week of September. Now, the deal has come back around, cutting $72 off the tag for the all-time lowest price we have tracked. more
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Apple updates the iPad mini with an A20 processor and OLED display
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Apple will reportedly run diagnostics on returned iPhones without opening the packaging
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Alongside pre-orders on Grand Theft Auto VI and the early discount still live on the Zelda Ocarina of Time remake ahead of release next week, there is an influx of PS5 game deals landing to start the week. Best Buy has updated its Halloween sale with plenty of scary titles and Amazon is now offering some solid discounts on physical PS5 titles. Youll find some highlights waiting up top here and loads more down below: Death Stranding 2: On The Beach (PS5): $40 (Reg. $54) The Last of Us Part I (PS5): $30 (Reg. $38) The Last of Us Part II Remastered (PS5): $30 (Reg. $38) Silent Hill 2 (PS5): $23 (Reg. $30) Until Dawn (PS5): $30 (Reg. $59) Resident Evil Requiem Amazon Exclusive (PS5): $50 (Reg. $70) Alone in the Dark (PS5): $30 (Reg. $35) Ghost of Tsushima Directors Cut: $38 (Reg. $55) Hell is Us Deluxe Edition (PS5): $60 (Reg. $80) Mouse: P.I. For Hire PlayStation 5: $25 (Reg. $30) Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Amazon Exclusive PS5: $20 (Reg. $45) Zelda Ocarina of Time remake pre-order discount now live at Amazon Pre-order Grand Theft Auto VI ahead of November 19 release date to pre-load the game a week early more
Google Beam is being deployed at 20 USO locations
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The built-in Android phone app most users never bother to use (but should)
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This adorable Kirby Nintendo Switch 2 case just hit the $20 Amazon all-time low
PowerA Protective Kirby Case for Nintendo Switch 2 Buy for $20 (Reg. $25) What we love Theres a ton of these Switch 2 cases out there, some far more tame and less interesting than others. But this one puts Nintendos beloved pink mascot front and center, complete with a protective outer shell, integrated play stand, and some organizational pockets for games and accessories. But lets face it, its all about that adorable design here and its now at the lowest price ever on Amazon. more
Land iPhone Duo-ready Apple Pencil (USB-C) as low as $59 at Amazon
Update 10/26: Amazon Resales Used: Like New Apple Pencil (USB-C) listing has now dropped even lower to $58.78 shipped stock appears to be quite low though. As you maybe seen on 9to5Mac this morning, shorty after our iPhone Duo review went live , official Apple Pencil support for Apples new foldable is actually landing well ahead of schedule (next week) you will need Apple Pencil (USB-C) to make use of it though. more
TCL Android tablets up to 35% off at Amazon today: Deals from $150, NXTPAPER $220, more
We are kicking the week off with another batch of discounts on some of the latest TCL Android tablets starting from $150 , including NXTPAPER models from $220 . Some of the more affordable Android tabs youll find out there worth your time, if youre looking for a more casual solution, perhaps for the whole family, something for road trips, or just as a couch browser, the TCL models are certainly worth consideration while on sale. more
You can score AirTag 2 at the lowest price ever today
While there are some notable Apple deals to scope out as we head into a new work week, including everything from the pre-order discount on the next-gen Apple TV 4K and AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, we also caught Amazon dropping AirTag 2 down to its lowest price to date over the weekend. more
Anker 2026 Halloween sale now live at up to 42% off: LABUBU blind box collab, sitewide offers, more
Anker has kicked off a fresh Halloween 2026 sale event , and theres quite a bit going on across its online store as well as its official Amazon storefront. You can use promo code HALLOWEEN20 at checkout through November 1 to take 20% off sitewide , covering chargers, power banks, docking stations, and plenty of other everyday accessories. Ankers official Amazon storefront is also matching a lot of these offers while dishing out discounts of up to 42% across select chargers, power stations, and more . The brand is also leaning into the Halloween theme with a new LABUBU collaboration , featuring special blind box bundles that pair select Anker gear with POP MARTs viral figures. Theres a lot more included in the sale beyond that, so head below for a closer look at the standout Halloween deals worth checking out. more
From impulse purchase to pocket studio: The M-Vave FM-1
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Claude saves an overheating Mac from a cryptominer it might have put there
Macworld Weve all heard about how AI is going to change the world as we know it. Weve also heard about how AI can go rogue and do things that are, well, scary. These early days of AI development are filled with crazy stories, and since the Mac is popular amongs AI developers, youll hear a lot about them, especially if youre a Mac enthusiast. Take this recent story posted on Reddit by user UntilHEX, an AI developer whose Mac was consistently running hot. To identify the issue, they created an app using Claude Code to monitor their Macs temperature and identify the issue. During development, Claude ran a check on the accuracy of the Macs temperature sensor and discovered something that shouldnt be there: a cryptominer that I didnt put there. That cryptominer caused temperature to spike to 112 degrees Celsius (233.6 degrees Farenheit) and CPU usage of 1175 percent. (With modern Macs, CPU usage is measured per core, so usage of over 100 percent is common.) Claude was able to trace the location of the cryptominer to a LaunchAgents folder that was put there before I built anything. Despite Reddit users suspicions over Claudes supposed innocence, its unclear exactly how the crypto malware was installed on the Mac. Claude offered to clean it up by quarantining the software in a folder, though UntilHEX had to manually remove one component because Claude didnt have access to the part of macOS it needed. UntilHEX then ran a security check was done using a third-party app to make sure it was removed, and their Mac began to run normal again. How to protect yourself from malware This issue is unlikely to affect most users, but if youre running AI agents, its a good idea to stay on track of your Macs vitals, which you can track in Activity Monitor. And if your agent has unfettered access to your Mac, its probably a good idea to keep a close eye on what its doing when youre not around. For everyone else, the easiest way to protect yourself from malware is to avoid downloading software from unfamiliar repositories. Apple has vetted software in the Mac App Store, and it is the safest way to get apps. If you prefer not to patronize the Mac App Store, then buy software directly from the developer and their website. If you insist on using cracked software, you will always risk malware exposure. Never open links in emails or texts you receive from unknown and unexpected sources. If you get a message that looks like it is from an entity that you do business with, check the senders email address and inspect the URL carefully. If you see a link or button, you can Control-click it, select Copy Link Address , and then paste it into a text editor to see the actual URL and check it. Macworld has several guides to help, including a guide on whether or not you need antivirus software , a list of Mac viruses, malware, and trojans , and comparison of Mac security software .
Prime Day pricing is back on Apple
Over the weekend we featured a chance to land the 24GB/1TB M5 MacBook Air back at the Prime Day deal. That price has now jumped back up, but you can still score the more affordable 16GB/1TB model at $200 off the list. more
For the third time this fall, Apple prepares to launch a very cool thing nobody needs
Macworld Apple cant win with people like me. When the company unveils minor iterative updates to successful products, we complain that it isnt taking more risks . And when it launches crazy, beautiful tech in uncertain new markets, we suck our teeth and complain about practicality and necessity . Its no wonder journalists are unpopular. Theyre damned if they do and theyre damned if they dont. In which case, they might as well do whichever option is more funand Apple has spent this fall living that ethos to the max. First we got the iPhone Duo, a high-priced engineering wonder that nobody needs and everybody wants . Then we got the HomeView, the charming answer to a non-existent question. And now, unless every pundit on the planet has laid a gigantic predictive egg, were about to get a completely impractical and anti-ergonomic redesign of the MacBook for no other reason than it being cool. Now, it isnt surprising in the least that Apples senior management would have positive feelings about touchscreens, which were absolutely fundamental to the appeal and success of the iPhone (and later the iPad and Apple Watch) and are thus largely responsible for the companys current wealth. But touchscreens are not the answer to every problem. They dont work in every context. Nobody suggests Apple should put a tiny touchscreen on the stem of your AirPods for the obvious reason that you wouldnt be able to see it. Nobody thinks the Apple TV needs a touchscreen, or the HomePod a touchscreen that does anything more than turn it on and change the volume, because in both cases youd have to get up and go over to the thing; far better to control it from your seat via a dedicated remote and your voice, respectively. But the MacBook, whose unsuitability for a touchscreen seems just as obvious to me, is in line to get one against all logic and reason. The touchscreen on the iPhone works because youre holding it . The device is held in a comfortable position for one hand, which (unless you have mismatched arms like the bodybuilder in Lady In The Water ) automatically means its at a level and angle where its comfortable for the other arm to touch and interact with the screen. But the MacBook, with a few rare exceptions, is supported by either a desk or the users lap, which also supports your wrists while your hands use the keyboard and trackpad. Reaching up to touch the screen is an extra effort, tiring after virtually any time at all (just try it) and completely alien to the way laptops are used. I just dont get the appeal at all. And thats just the physical, ergonomic side. Theres also the software aspect to consider: the way apps and the operating system would need to be reappraised for touch compatibility. Icons that are big enough to click are not necessarily big enough to tap, while design best practices for menus and buttons are drastically different in touch and non-touch contexts. Apple has up to now resisted the urge to combine macOS and iPadOS for good reason, which is that the two need to be different because they serve different needs. But if the MacBook gains a touchscreen display, macOS alone would need to serve both types of user interaction, which is a huge and unnecessary headache for the UX team, and likely users. Ultimately, there are only two contexts in which a touchscreen MacBook makes any sense at all. One, proposed by my colleague Michael Simon in last weeks podcast, is that the product isnt really a MacBook at all, but rather another new form factor for Apple: a laptop/tablet convertible. Youd only use the touchscreen when the keyboard is detached (or folded behind the screen), and its acting as a tablet; when its behaving as a laptop youd revert to keyboard and trackpad. That could work, but Im not convinced theres a huge appetite for a touchscreen tablet with an optional keyboard when the iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard already exist and dont exactly sell in earth-shattering quantities. The other way it could work is to have touchscreen controls be 100 percent optional. Just build it as a normal MacBook that works exactly the way other MacBooks do, except that if you ever get the urge to touch the screen, like a confused toddler, then you can. Every now and then youll find a situation where the touchscreen option is better. Entering a digital signature, say, or selecting all the boxes containing a motorbike on a CAPTCHA test. The rest of the time, that entire facility may as well not be there. Obviously that would be an eccentric approach to product design, to say the least. Upgrading a MacBooks screen to support touch isnt free, but rather requires a host of compromises and cost increases. Subjecting oneself to all that for the sake of a niche feature youll hardly ever use doesnt seem like a very good idea. But at least its fun. Foundry Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but its cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too. Trending: Top stories Jason Cross outlines the 6 iPhone Duo highs and lows that defined his day-one experience . Apples major mistake with the iPhone Duo isnt actually a mistake at all . The iPhone just became the center of Apples new AI hub . Apple just gave Mahmoud Itani a reason to keep his 6-year-old HomePod mini . Halide Mark III vs. iPhone 18 Pro Camera app : Apple shoots its shot . The iPhone Duo arrives exactly 25 years after the iPod . How do they compare? Podcast of the week In the latest episode of the Macworld Podcast, we take a deep look at the Apple Watch Series 12 . We discuss its new features, its price, and whether its worth buying. Tune in and find out! You can catch every episode of the Macworld Podcast on YouTube , Spotify , Soundcloud , the Podcasts app , or our own site . Reviews corner iPhone Duo review roundup : A little weird, a lot of fun, and a breath of fresh air . AirPods 5 : More for less. The rumor mill Apple still has one more product launch this month, and its a big one . The new iPad mini is coming to put the Air out of its misery . Roman Loyola lists 5 features he wants in the new MacBook Pro (other than a touchscreen ). The iPhone Duo 2 might fix one of its biggest flaws . 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Macworld Amid all the excitement and crowds, iPhone Duo launch weekend didnt go quite as well as Apple hoped. Some fans lucky enough to get their hands on a Duo on day one didnt have the greatest experience with the new phone, as reports of inner screens cracking began popping up almost immediately. Heres whats happening, what Apple has said about the issue, and what you should do if your iPhone Duo starts having screen problems. Whats the problem? While many iPhone Duo users have had a flawless experience with their new phone, some users have had similar issues with horizontal and vertical lines appearing on the right-hand side of the inner screen. According to photos on Reddit and across social media, the issue presents itself as a thin vertical line down the middle of the screen accompanied by a thicker line extending horizontally across the right-hand side of the inner screen. How common is it? Its unclear how many units are affected by the screen issue, but there have been widespread reports online from users as well as Apple Store demo units. Most users describe the issue occurring simply by opening their phone. One Reddit poster claimed they only had their phone for about six hours and had probably opened it fewer than 20 times. As far as we can tell, however, this problem hasnt been noticed on any of the review units Apple sent out ahead of the launch, so it could be a manufacturing defect that only affected a certain batch of devices. Some iPhone Duo owners have experienced issues with the inner display. Britta OBoyle/Foundry What is causing the problem? Its not completely clear what exactly is causing the issue, but it appears to be related to the hinge. To investigate the issue during its teardown , iFixit built an exact 3D hinge model and compared it with the reported damage locations. It reports: The breaks cluster near the transition from the gap for the crossing flex cable to the central hinge support. The damage were seeing in photos isnt right where the display cable passes through the hinge, but slightly lower, at a point where several edges meet and change how the thin display is supported as it bends. All those edges meeting in this spot mean lots of possible culprits. That center pivot looks different from the rest of the hinge. Could it be getting stuck? Could something else be getting stuck? What we know is that the issues appear to all be causing identical screen problems, so it appears to be related to something under the display. Has Apple acknowledged the issue? There are numerous reports of Apple Stores swapping out affected units, but Apple hasnt issued an official statement or repair program. However, a support page titled iPhone Duo Troubleshooting Hinge Issues was published Sunday to offer steps to help resolve issues, including: Device wont open or close completely Unexpected noise while opening or closing the device Loose hinge Bent or broken hinge Enclosure damage that affects hinge operation Apple suggests referring to the iPhone Duo user guide for device hinge handling and safety guidance, as well as removing third-party cases or screen protectors, and checking for particles or dust along the hinge and for dents or scratches on the enclosure. The iPhone Duos hinge is causing issues with the inner display on some models. Britta OBoyle What can Duo users do? While there isnt an official replacement program yet, Apple says that phones will need to have the inner display assembly replaced. If your iPhone Duo has experienced any of the issues above, you should visit your local Apple Store or call Apples customer service number, 800-275-2273.
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Macworld Apples first foldable iPhone, theiPhone Duo, went on sale on October 23, but getting hold of one could prove difficult. Preorders opened on October 16 and delivery estimates slipped rapidly, with Macworlds U.S. tracking showing waits stretching to January 25, 2027 within around half an hour. Apple is still accepting orders and made limited stock available to walk-in customers at Apple Stores in the U.S., U.K. and other selected markets on October 23. However, the launch has also brought durability concerns. Some early owners have reported cracks along the inner displays fold, sometimes accompanied by bright lines across the screen. Some affected customers say Apple has replaced their phones, but the cause and scale of the problem is unclear. Apple published hinge troubleshooting guidance on October 23, explaining that hinge problems have no software remedy and that unresolved cases may require replacement of the inner display assembly. There is no indication of what caused the reported screen cracks. Read more about the iPhone Duo fold problems below. The Duo opens like a book from a compact 5.4-inch phone into a much larger 7.6-inch device. Apple describes the internal screen as its largest-ever iPhone display, with 50 percent more screen area than the iPhone 18 Pro Max , while the outer display provides more than 90 percent of the screen area of an iPhone 18 Pro . The biggest difference compared to previous iPhones is the folding design , but Apple has done more than simply add a hinge. The iPhone Duo ships with iOS 27.1 , which adapts to different positions and orientations with fold-specific interface and multitasking features. These include Split View, hands-free FaceTime and video, StandBy without charging, and layouts that move seamlessly between the two screens. Apple Pencil USB-C support is also coming later in 2026. The other major changes are the 7.6-inch nano-texture inner display , Touch ID replacing Face ID , an A20 Pro processor with vapor-chamber cooling , and a dual-battery system designed around the two halves of the phone. Apple has also introduced camera features that exploit the second screen, including Duo Preview, Smart Take, Kid Cue and Duo FaceTime. Much of the pre-launch reporting proved accurate: the Duo name, book-style design, roughly 7.7- and 5.4-inch screens, Touch ID, two 48MP rear cameras, two front-facing cameras, A20 Pro, C2 modem, MagSafe and the white/dark-blue colors were all anticipated. iPhone Duo at a glance Apples first folding iPhone , with 5.4-inch outer and 7.6-inch inner displays. Touch ID replaces Face I D, with the fingerprint sensor incorporated into the side button. A20 Pro with vapor-chamber cooling , including a new 2nm manufacturing process. Dual-battery architecture , giving up to 44 hours of video playback on the outer display. Fold-specific iOS and camera features , including Split View, Duo Preview, Smart Take, Kid Cue and hands-free use. iPhone Duo: Top 10 features Foldable design Book-style titanium design with precision hinge Inner display 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz ProMotion Outer display 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz ProMotion Processor A20 Pro, 6-core CPU, 7-core GPU Neural Engine Dual 16-core Neural Engine Authentication Touch ID in side button Rear cameras 48MP Main + 48MP Ultra Wide Battery Dual batteries; up to 44 hours video on outer screen Connectivity C2 modem, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, second-gen UWB Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB or 2TB iPhone Duo release date: When did it launch? Apple announced the iPhone Duo on September 9, 2026 , alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. Sales began on October 23 , following preorders on October 16 . The October 23 launch covers more than 70 countries and regions, including the U.S. and U.K., with another 28 markets following on October 30 . The Duo will also be available through Apple Stores, selected carriers and authorized retailers, although availability varies by market. Buy iPhone Duo at Apple U.S. Buy iPhone Duo at Apple U.K. We recommend: Apple iPhone Duo Price When Reviewed: $1999 Best Prices Today: $1999 at Apple Has the iPhone Duo sold out? Initial delivery allocations sold out rapidly, butApple has confirmed Apple Stores will have limited iPhone Duo stock for walk-in customers on October 23. As of October 23 , Apple was quoting January 22, 2027 for delivery of the 256GB iPhone Duo in the U.S. and January 25, 2027 in the U.K. Estimates can change and depend on the configuration and delivery location. Apple confirmed that its stores will have limited iPhone Duo stock for walk-in customers when sales begin on October 23. That offers another possibility for buyers facing long online delivery waits, but availability is not guaranteed and will vary by store. If Apples delivery estimate is too far away, iPhone stock-checking services may help you locate another option. Apple Inventory Check monitors Apple Store availability, while TrackaLacker covers selected online retailers, including Best Buy and Walmart. Some notification features require registration or payment. Apple described preorder demand as nothing short of extraordinary and said it was working to get devices to customers as quickly as possible. Supply constraints may also contribute to the backlog. A late-September report claimed that Apple and its manufacturing partners were experiencing low production yields. Long delivery waits therefore reflect the balance between demand and available supply, rather than revealing how many phones Apple has sold. iPhone Duo design: What does it look like? Britta OBoyle/Foundry The iPhone Duo uses a book-style folding design . Closed, it is unusually short and wide for an iPhone, measuring 84.1mm wide, 117.8mm tall and 11.3mm thick . Open it and the width expands to 164.6mm , while thickness reduces to just 5.2mm , making it Apples thinnest iPhone when unfolded (taking that mantle from the iPhone Air). It weighs 254g . The outer screen measures 5.4 inches , while the folding inner panel measures 7.6 inches . Both are Super Retina XDR OLED displays with ProMotion up to 120Hz, Always-On display support and up to 3,000 nits outdoor peak brightness. The internal display also has a nano-texture surface designed to reduce reflections and make the crease less noticeable. The inner display also has a replaceable top cover layer . AppleCare+ lists replacement at $19, although it must be replaced by Apple rather than peeled off like a conventional screen protector. Apple has not yet published the price without AppleCare+. The frame and hinge cover are made from Grade 5 titanium . Apple uses a mirror-polished finish on the enclosure and a micro-blasted finish on the 3D-printed hinge cover. Ceramic Shield protects the rear, while Ceramic Shield 2 protects the outer display. The phone retains an IP68 rating despite its folding construction. A closed iPhone Duo. Britta OBoyle/Foundry There are just two colors: Star White and Night Sky , essentially confirming the pre-event reports of silver/white and a very dark blue. For more information read about the iPhone Duo colors. Action button and Camera Control There is Camera Control , giving access to exposure, depth, zoom, cameras, styles and tone. It can also launch the new Siri Camera mode. However, Apples Duo doesnt feature an Action button . The regular iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max retain both the Action button and Camera Control, so this is one hardware-control compromise of the folding model. Accessories Apple is also launching two dedicated accessories for the foldable: The iPhone Duo Case at $79/79 The Duo Folio with Kickstand at $129/129 Both became available to order on October 16. And there are plenty more of the best cases for iPhone Duo in our test reviews. iPhone Duo problems: Screen cracks and hinge concerns Some early iPhone Duo owners have reported cracks along the inner displays fold, sometimes accompanied by bright lines across the screen. One Australian owner said the damage appeared after around six hours and fewer than 20 openings, and reported receiving an immediate replacement at an Apple Store. These are owner reports; the cause and extent of the problem remain unclear. Apple published an iPhone Duo hinge troubleshooting guide on October 23. It covers devices that do not open or close fully, unexpected noises, loose or damaged hinges, and enclosure damage affecting the mechanism. Apple says there are no software remedies for hinge problems, so restarting, updating or restoring the phone is unnecessary. Its service procedure calls for inspection and, if the problem remains unresolved, replacement of the inner display assembly. Owners experiencing problems should contact Apple or an authorized service provider for assessment. Face ID, Touch ID and the notch Britta OBoyle/Foundry Perhaps the most surprising difference between the iPhone Duo and Apples other flagship iPhones is that there is no Face ID . Instead, Apple has brought back Touch ID , with the fingerprint sensor incorporated into the side button. It works whether the Duo is folded or unfolded, and Apple Watch can also be used to unlock the device. This confirms one of the most persistent pre-launch rumors. The internal display therefore does not need the TrueDepth sensors used for Face ID. Its FaceTime camera sits beneath the display and disappears when it isnt being used , giving the inner screen a largely uninterrupted surface. The inner camera itself is hidden below the display rather than sitting permanently in a visible camera cutout. And yet, despite this and the absence of Face ID, there is still support for Dynamic Island . Future Duo models could restore Face ID. Bloombergs Mark Gurman reports that Apple has tested iPhone Duo 2 prototypes with an under-display Face ID sensor and camera on the outer screen. However, he suggests the technology could arrive with either the second or third generation, so its inclusion in the next model remains uncertain. iPhone Duo cameras: What cameras does it have? There are two cameras on the rear. Britta OBoyle/Foundry The Duo has a 48MP Dual Fusion camera system , comprising: Camera Resolution Equivalent focal length Aperture Fusion Main 48MP 26mm f/1.6 2x crop from Main 12MP 52mm f/1.6 Fusion Ultra Wide 48MP 13mm f/2.2 Outer front camera 12MP f/2.2 Inner FaceTime camera Apple does not specify resolution f/1.8 The Duo does not have variable aperture . Variable aperture is exclusive to the 48MP Fusion Main camera in the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. The biggest camera features for iPhone Duo Duo Preview The outer screen can show a live preview while somebody else is being photographed, allowing the subject to adjust their pose and framing. Smart Take and Kid Cue Smart Take detects when everybody is ready and automatically captures the shot. Kid Cue uses animations on the outer screen to encourage children to look towards the camera. Two-screen shooting The folding design supports unusual shooting configurations, including using the main cameras for selfies or group photos while seeing the composition on the other screen. Duo FaceTime can also put nearby participants onto the outer display. Other notable camera features include 48MP macro photography, a 2x optical-quality crop from the Main camera, an under-display inner FaceTime camera, Dual Capture for simultaneous front-and-rear video, and 4K Dolby Vision recording at up to 120fps. Rear cameras Britta OBoyle/Foundry The 48MP Fusion Main has an f/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift stabilization and can shoot 24MP or 48MP images. It also provides a 12MP, 2x optical-quality crop equivalent to a 52mm lens. The 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide has a 13mm-equivalent lens, f/2.2 aperture and 120-degree field of view. It also supports 48MP macro photography and is the same Ultra Wide camera used by the iPhone 18 Pro family. That means the Duo does not match the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max camera system. Those phones add a dedicated 48MP Fusion Telephoto and variable aperture on the Main camera, making the Pro models much more flexible for photography despite costing substantially less. In his first-day testing, Macworlds Jason Cross found the Duos Main camera fell behind the iPhone 18 Pro in low light , although he was pleased with the Ultra Wide camera. The Duo also lacks the Pros shutter-speed adjustment and histogram, while retaining white balance and manual focus with focus peaking. Pre-event reports were divided between a Main + Telephoto and Main + Ultra Wide arrangement. Apple ultimately chose Main + Ultra Wide , confirming the earlier reports that a dedicated telephoto could be sacrificed to save space. Front cameras On the outside is a 12MP Center Stage camera with an f/2.2 aperture . It supports Center Stage, automatic portrait/landscape framing, Dual Capture, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5 and 4K Dolby Vision video at up to 60fps. Inside is an under-display FaceTime camera with an f/1.8 aperture. Apple does not specify its megapixel resolution. It supports Center Stage for video calls and records at up to 1080p/60fps. Its major advantage is visual rather than photographic: the camera effectively disappears beneath the display when it isnt being used. iPhone Duo video features The Main camera records 4K Dolby Vision at 24, 25, 30, 60, 100 or 120fps , with 4K/120fps also available for slo-mo. Cinematic mode reaches 4K/60fps and Action mode up to 2.8K/60fps. Dual Capture can record at up to 4K/30fps. Apples specifications also do not list ProRes or Apple Log recording for the Duo. Those remain more Pro-oriented capabilities rather than part of Apples foldable camera proposition. The Duo does support Spatial Audio recording , Audio Mix, Dolby Vision HDR and Apples computational photography features including Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Photographic Styles 3, smart focus tracking and Apple Intelligence-powered editing. Apple does not list conventional Spatial Video capture in the Duo specifications. iPhone Duo processor: What processor does it use? Watch video on the screen. Apple The iPhone Duo uses the A20 Pro , the same processor as the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. It is manufactured using a 2-nanometer process , a major step forward in transistor density and efficiency. Apple combines it with a new chip packaging design inspired by its M-series Mac processors. The package connects the A20 Pro directly to a custom vapor chamber to transfer heat away from the processor more effectively. The A20 Pro includes: 6-core CPU: two super cores and four efficiency cores 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators Dual 16-core Neural Engine Hardware-accelerated ray tracing A dedicated display engine capable of operating both Duo displays Compared with the A19 Pro, Apple says the CPU is up to 20 percent faster , while the GPU is up to 40 percent faster and more power-efficient . The Dual 16-core Neural Engine delivers twice the compute power , while unified-memory bandwidth rises by 50 percent . Apple also claims that the complete thermal system gives the Duo up to 35 percent better sustained performance than the iPhone 17 Pro . That sustained-performance figure is particularly important for a folding device because prolonged gaming, multitasking and AI workloads generate considerably more heat than short benchmark bursts. iPhone Duo RAM: How much memory does it have? Apple has not disclosed how much RAM is inside the iPhone Duo . Before launch, supply-chain reports consistently pointed to 12GB of RAM , which would make sense given the demands of running two displays, simultaneous applications, Siri AI and larger on-device AI models. Apple does reveal that A20 Pro has 50 percent more unified-memory bandwidth than A19 Pro , which should help the Duo move data more quickly between the CPU, GPU and Neural Engine. Extra memory is particularly useful on the Duo because iOS 27.1 can display multiple apps simultaneously and because Apple Intelligence and Siri AI increasingly run generative models locally rather than relying entirely on cloud processing. iPhone Duo connectivity Folded iPhone Duo. Britta OBoyle Apple has put a significant amount of its own communications silicon into the iPhone Duo. It uses Apples new C2 cellular modem , replacing Qualcomm silicon. Apple says C2 introduces AI-powered improvements to cellular quality and reliability and supports mmWave 5G in the U.S. The N1 wireless networking chip provides: Wi-Fi 7 with 22 MIMO Bluetooth 6 Thread networking The USB-C port also supports USB 3 data transfers at up to 10Gbps and DisplayPort video output. The Duo also has Apples second-generation Ultra Wideband chip , NFC and precision dual-frequency GPS. It is eSIM-only worldwide , something that had been widely rumored before launch. Eliminating the SIM tray gives Apple additional internal space for its batteries. iPhone Handoff a feature introduced with iOS 27 makes it easier to use an iPhone Duo alongside another iPhone without needing separate phone numbers. Both devices share your number, with calls, voicemail, messages and Find My location following whichever iPhone you unlock. Only one phone is active at a time. You could use the Duos folding display for work, then switch to an iPhone Pro when you want its telephoto camera. Both phones need iOS 27, eSIM support and the same Apple Account, with Messages in iCloud enabled. Your carrier must specifically support iPhone Handoff, and your plan may require an additional monthly fee for access. T-Mobile already offers iPhone Handoff for $5 a month; Verizon and EE (in the U.K.) plan support. Fees may apply. Satellite capabilities include: Emergency SOS via satellite Roadside Assistance via satellite Find My via satellite Messages via satellite Battery, MagSafe and charging: Whats available? Instead of one battery spanning the body, the iPhone Duo contains two rechargeable lithium-ion batteries , with one high-energy battery fitted into each half of the device. Apples energy-balancing algorithms make them operate as a single battery system. Apple rates battery life at: Up to 24 hours of typical use Up to 44 hours video playback using the outer display Up to 31 hours using the inner display Up to 37 hours streamed video on the outer screen Up to 26 hours streamed video on the inner display Early reviewers reported different battery experiences. CNET found the Duo comfortably lasted through a busy day, while The Verge questioned whether it could manage a full day of heavy use. These observations reflect different usage patterns and testing methods, so they should not be treated as directly comparable results or replacements for Apples playback ratings above. After using the Duo as her main phone for a week , Macworld contributor Britta OBoyle generally finished her mixed-use days with around 25 percent battery remaining. In her experience, it outlasted the smaller iPhone 18 Pro but fell slightly short of the Pro Max. These are everyday-use observations rather than directly comparable laboratory benchmarks. Apple has not disclosed the batteries combined capacity in mAh. The pre-launch rumor of approximately 5,000-5,500mAh therefore remains unconfirmed. Apple says the iPhone Duo can reach 50 percent charge in around 20 minutes using a USB-C charging cable and a 60W-capable power adapter or higher. Britta OBoyles charging test broadly matched Apples claim: using a 60W adapter, she reached approximately 50 percent from empty in around 20 minutes. MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging are supported at up to 25W. Apples claimed 50 percent charge in around 30 minutes requires a MagSafe charger paired with a 35W-or-higher power adapter. In both the U.S. and U.K., the box includes the iPhone Duo and a 1-meter USB-C charging cable, but no power adapter. The MagSafe charger is also sold separately, so factor these accessories into your budget if you dont already own suitable equipment. iPhone Duo price: How much does it cost? The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 in the U.S. and 1,999 in the U.K. for 256GB. Prices are: Storage Price 256GB $1,999/1,999 512GB $2,199/2,199 1TB $2,599/2,599 2TB $3,199/3,199 The 256GB starting capacity means Apple has not created an unusually low-storage entry model simply to make the headline price look lower. iPhone Duo vs iPhone 18 Pro pricing The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199/1,199 , while the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299/1,299 . That makes the Duo approximately $700/700 more expensive than the Pro Max at entry level. That premium buys the folding display, precision hinge, titanium structure, second screen and more complex dual-battery design rather than superior cameras: in several areas the iPhone 18 Pro models are actually better equipped. Reports before the launch suggested the Duo could cost anywhere from around $1,999 to $2,399 at entry level, largely because of the folding OLED display, hinge mechanism, titanium components and other expensive parts. Apple ultimately landed at the very bottom of those predictions. iPhone Duo software: Multitasking and Apple Pencil support Britta OBoyle The iPhone Duos larger inner display enables Split View, letting you use two apps side by side. For example, you could keep Safari open while taking notes, or check your calendar alongside a conversation in Messages. Supported apps can also open two windows of their own: Safari can display two webpages side by side for comparison shopping. You can save pairs of apps to return to later. App compatibility varies considerably. Macworlds Jason Cross identified three broad experiences: older apps with fixed layouts and black borders; apps updated for iOS 27 that resize across the displays; and fully Duo-optimized apps that adapt to its different positions. Outlook already supports resizing, although its fuller Duo-specific update remains forthcoming. Jason also encountered a glitch when opening Kindles reading menu, so check essential apps before buying. App support is improving, however. Apple has highlighted that Netflix, Fantastical, MLB and Asphalt Legends will be among the apps optimized for launch, and says compatible apps carry a Made for iPhone Duo badge on their App Store product pages. Other updates are still coming: Microsoft Word and Outlooks Duo-specific layouts are due in the coming weeks, while Zenless Zone Zeros update is scheduled for November. StandBy also works differently on the Duo. Set the phone down and it can display a clock, photos or widgets on either screen without being connected to a charger. New Calendar and Weather faces join the existing options. Apple Pencil support is coming later in 2026. Apple has announced compatibility with the Apple Pencil (USB-C), allowing users to write, sketch and mark up documents on either display. What do the first iPhone Duo reviews say? The first independent reviews praise the Duos hinge, display and overall hardware design, while highlighting uneven app optimization and differing battery experiences. Reviewers generally enjoyed the folding experience, but their findings reinforce the importance of checking whether it suits your everyday needs. Should you buy the iPhone Duo? Britta OBoyle The iPhone Duo is the iPhone to buy if you genuinely want a phone and small tablet in one device. Its 7.6-inch display, multitasking features, A20 Pro performance and clever fold-specific camera modes offer capabilities no other iPhone has. But at $1,999/1,999 it is enormously expensive, and there are significant compromises: no Face ID, no dedicated telephoto camera, no variable aperture and no Action button. Early reports of hinge-area screen damage add another consideration for buyers. Although the cause and frequency remain unclear, anyone concerned about first-generation durability may prefer to wait for further investigation and longer-term testing before spending $1,999/1,999. For photography, battery life and conventional everyday use, the iPhone 18 Pro Max is likely to be the better-value flagship. Buy the Duo because you want the folding experience, not because it is simply the best iPhone . Read: When is the best time to buy an iPhone and our iPhone Buying Guide .
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