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DevicesCORROBORATED

Apple details iPhone Duo display and hinge: matte screen, durable torque; pre-orders Oct 16 (PT)

Apple outlined hardware choices for the foldable iPhone Duo: a matte nano-texture display intended to reduce glare and minimize crease visibility, and a redesigned hinge with tuned torque for partial-fold modes. Pre-orders begin Oct 16 (PT); retail launch Oct 23 (PT); starting price $1,999.

  • iPhone Duo uses a matte nano-texture display intended to reduce glare and minimize crease visibility.
  • Apple tuned the hinge's torque profile to feel solid and to support partially folded seated and standing modes.
2 sources87% confidence
MacRumors
Software & updatesDEVELOPING

Apple repurposes Digital Crown double-click in watchOS 27, removing app-switch shortcut

watchOS 27 assigns the Digital Crown double-click to a new Live Rewind feature available only on Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. Owners of older models updating to watchOS 27 will lose the previous app-switching double-click behavior.

  • watchOS 27 shipped on September 14; Series 12 and Ultra 4 arrive September 18.
  • Live Rewind transcribes the last 15 seconds of spoken audio and uses the Digital Crown double-click on compatible watches.
1 sources87% confidence
MacRumors
Mobile softwareDEVELOPING

Apple releases iOS 27.2 beta 1: redesigned Health app, Siri AI gains new languages, Apple TV profiles

Apple released the first iOS 27.2 beta. The update includes a redesigned Health app, Siri AI in five additional languages, and Apple TV app profiles on iPhone and iPad; certain features are limited to specific locales or language settings.

  • Apple released iOS 27.2 beta 1 instead of an iOS 27.1 beta.
  • Redesigned Health app in three tabs (Insights, Longevity, Browse) with Health Age and camera‑based assessments; available only in U.S. English in this beta.
1 sources87% confidence
MacRumors
devices & accessoriesDEVELOPING

Apple releases new Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger A3277: delivers up to 10W, priced at $29

Apple listed a new 1‑metre Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger (model A3277) for $29 in its online store. The puck can deliver up to 10W and is required—alongside a USB‑C Power Delivery charger rated ≥10W—to enable faster 15‑minute boosts on Series 12 and Ultra 4.

  • Apple listed a new 1‑metre Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger (model A3277) for $29.
  • The A3277 puck can deliver up to 10W; the previous charger was limited to 5W.
1 sources87% confidence
MacRumors
devices & accessoriesDEVELOPING

Apple has released over 1,000 official Apple Watch bands, Bandbreite count shows

Developer Filip Chudzinski, creator of the Bandbreite app, reports Apple has released more than 1,000 official Apple Watch bands since the device's launch in April 2015. The newest bands accompanied the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 announcements, and Hermès posted its latest collection online.

  • Bandbreite developer Filip Chudzinski reports Apple has released over 1,000 official Apple Watch bands.
  • The Apple Watch first shipped in April 2015, the start point for the band tally.
1 sources87% confidence
MacRumors
Consumer electronicsCORROBORATED

Apple unveils foldable iPhone Duo plus iPhone 18 Pro, Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 — release dates and prices

Apple revealed the foldable iPhone Duo with pre-orders opening October 16 and launch on October 23. The company also announced iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 with specified pre-order or launch dates and starting prices.

  • Apple unveiled the foldable iPhone Duo; pre-orders begin October 16, launch October 23.
  • iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max launch September 18; A20 Pro chip includes a 6‑core CPU, 7‑core GPU and 32‑core Neural Engine.
3 sources87% confidence
MacRumors
Devices & GadgetsDEVELOPING

John Ternus unveils Apple's first foldable iPhone at annual showcase

Apple’s new CEO John Ternus opened the company’s annual product event and introduced the first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo. The showcase also included upgrades to standard iPhones, AirPods and Apple Watch; Ternus succeeded Tim Cook as CEO.

  • John Ternus opened Apple’s annual event and introduced the iPhone Duo, the company’s first foldable iPhone.
  • The showcase included upgrades to standard iPhones, AirPods, and Apple Watch.
1 sources91% confidence
The Guardian Business
smartphonesCORROBORATED

Apple unveils iPhone Duo: foldable iPhone with dual displays, A20 Pro and pre-orders from Oct. 16 PT (Oct. 16 13:00 UTC)

Apple announced iPhone Duo, a foldable iPhone with dual Super Retina XDR displays, the A20 Pro chip, and a 48MP Fusion main camera. Pre-orders begin at 5 a.m. PT on Oct. 16 (13:00 UTC) and availability starts Oct. 23 in the first wave of markets.

  • iPhone Duo is a foldable iPhone with dual displays: 5.4" outer and 7.6" inner screens.
  • It uses the A20 Pro chip and a 48MP Fusion Main camera capable of 48MP capture and an integrated 2x Telephoto.
5 sources99% confidence
Apple Newsroom
Gadgets & wearablesDEVELOPING

Apple announces Apple Watch Ultra 4: improved heart sensing, longer battery, new audio features

Apple unveiled Apple Watch Ultra 4 featuring the new Health Sensing System and S11 chip. The watch offers the most accurate heart rate sensing in a wearable, up to 45 hours of workout tracking, plus Audio Intelligence and Siri AI arriving with watchOS 27.

  • Apple unveiled Apple Watch Ultra 4 with a new Health Sensing System and S11 chip.
  • The watch claims up to 45 hours of outdoor workout tracking.
1 sources99% confidence
Apple Newsroom
Audio hardwareDEVELOPING

Apple likely to announce Beats 360 in September after firmware 4A203 release

Apple released firmware 4A203 for the Beats 360, increasing the likelihood of an announcement in September (organiser timezone). The headphones have surfaced in regulatory filings, retail listings and were seen on players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup; listings cite an IPX4 rating and all-day battery life.

  • Apple released firmware 4A203 for Beats 360, increasing likelihood of a September announcement (organiser timezone).
  • Retail listings showed colours Black, Cloud, Sky and Pink and interchangeable Performance Knit and UltraPlush cushions.
1 sources87% confidence
MacRumors
TechnologyDEVELOPING

Fan site lets users 'design the next iPhone' — drag‑and‑drop parts, get mock price and presentation

Developer Neal Agarwal launched an interactive site called "Design the Next iPhone" that lets users place smartphone parts on a rotatable 3D iPhone. The tool produces a mock product presentation, a fictional price and a pop‑up praising the design attributed to former Apple CEO Tim Cook.

  • Neal Agarwal's site "Design the Next iPhone" lets users build a 3D iPhone by drag‑and‑drop of parts.
  • Parts include standard components plus extras such as a headphone jack and an HDMI port.
1 sources87% confidence
MacRumors
Software and platformsDEVELOPING

Government to legislate forcing tech firms to block children taking or sharing nude images after three-month deadline

The government plans to introduce legislation forcing tech companies to prevent children from taking and sharing nude images on mobile devices. Culture secretary Lisa Nandy told MPs that despite “significant commitments” from Apple and Google the current proposals do not meet the scale of the crisis, so ministers will legislate “as soon as they can.”

  • Government will legislate to force tech firms to stop children taking or sharing nude images on devices.
  • Apple launched Communication Safety in 2021; Google says it has made progress on child safety.
1 sources93% confidence
BBC Technology
lithography and chip manufacturingDEVELOPING

ASML: Samsung to begin High-NA EUV volume manufacturing in 2028, TSMC in 2030

ASML says Samsung will use High-NA EUV for volume manufacturing by 2028 and TSMC from 2030. ASML is advancing a shift from 6-inch to 12-inch photomasks, aiming for a 12-inch mask pilot line by 2031 and 12-inch High-NA lithography in advanced-node production by 2033.

  • ASML says Samsung will use High-NA EUV for volume manufacturing by 2028, with TSMC following from 2030.
  • Intel and SK hynix have used High-NA EUV briefly; ASML states it delivers faster production, higher yields and denser wafers.
1 sources82% confidence
PC Gamer