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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
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 & 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
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
HardwareDEVELOPING

Intel plans another ~10% CPU price rise from Oct. 5, sources say

Supply-chain sources say Intel may raise CPU prices by about 10% effective October 5 this year. The same sources report some lower-core lines nearing end-of-life, Intel fabs prioritising server CPUs amid AI demand, and potential layoffs of 5–10% of staff.

  • Sources say Intel may raise CPU prices by about 10% effective October 5.
  • Several lower-core product lines are reportedly nearing end-of-life, though unnamed.
1 sources82% confidence
PC Gamer
remakes and releasesCORROBORATED

Atlus will likely remake Persona 1 and 2, says producer Kazuhisa Wada

Series producer Kazuhisa Wada told Rock Paper Shotgun that Atlus will "probably eventually" remaster or remake Persona 1 and 2 for cultural preservation. The interview and commentary also highlighted remaining Atlus titles tied to older hardware, including PS2-era Shin Megami Tensei games and a Nintendo 3DS exclusive.

  • Kazuhisa Wada told Rock Paper Shotgun Atlus will "probably eventually" remaster or remake Persona 1 and 2.
  • Persona: Revelations released on PlayStation in 1996; it saw a 2009 PSP reissue and a 1999 PC port never released in the west.
2 sources86% confidence
PC Gamer
reviewDEVELOPING

XGTV UA plays Metro 2039 demo: early impressions on gameplay, stealth and graphics

Ukrainian channel XGTV UA published a playthrough and review of the Metro 2039 demo after completing it. The video covers story (no spoilers), combat, stealth, weapons and graphics, plus optimization and preorder considerations.

  • XGTV UA posted a playthrough and review of the Metro 2039 demo.
  • The video addresses story (no spoilers), combat, monsters and quests.
1 sources78% confidence
XGTV UA