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iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone Duo Displays: 460 ppi vs 430 ppi, Sizes, Brightness and Nano-Texture Compared
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iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone Duo Displays: 460 ppi vs 430 ppi, Sizes, Brightness and Nano-Texture Compared

Mike Peterson · September 9, 2026

The iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3-inch display at 460 pixels per inch. The iPhone Duo has two: a 7.6-inch folding panel at 430 ppi on the inside and a 5.4-inch panel at 460 ppi on the outside. Apple’s tech specs for both phones now list every resolution, brightness figure and finish. The 6.3-inch iPhone…

How to Set Up Safari Notify Me in iOS 27 for Price Drops and Restocks
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How to Set Up Safari Notify Me in iOS 27 for Price Drops and Restocks

Mike Peterson · September 9, 2026

Safari in iOS 27 gains Notify Me, a feature Apple’s iOS 27 page describes as alerts for price changes and restocks on pages you are watching. Set it on a product page and Safari tells you when the price moves or an out-of-stock item comes back, without you reloading the page every morning. It arrives…

iPhone 18 Pro Zoom Explained: 8x Optical-Quality, a 16x Range and All Five Focal Lengths
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iPhone 18 Pro Zoom Explained: 8x Optical-Quality, a 16x Range and All Five Focal Lengths

Mike Peterson · September 9, 2026

The iPhone 18 Pro covers five focal lengths from a single camera system: 13 mm, 24 mm, 48 mm, 100 mm and 200 mm. Apple’s tech specs sum that up as 8x optical-quality zoom in, 2x optical zoom out and a 16x optical-quality zoom range, and the way those numbers are reached is less obvious…

How to Use Siri Mode in the Camera App on iOS 27: Visual Search From the Viewfinder
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How to Use Siri Mode in the Camera App on iOS 27: Visual Search From the Viewfinder

Mike Peterson · September 9, 2026

iOS 27 puts Siri inside the Camera app. Apple’s iOS 27 page describes a Siri mode in Camera that gives you visual search and information straight from the viewfinder, so you point the iPhone at something and ask about it instead of taking a photo first and searching later. The feature arrives with the free…

Apple’s Home Hub and HomePod mini Skipped the iPhone 18 Pro Event: What the Reports Say Happens Next
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Apple's Home Hub and HomePod mini Skipped the iPhone 18 Pro Event: What the Reports Say Happens Next

Mike Peterson · September 9, 2026

Apple’s September 9 event came and went without a home hub, a HomePod mini refresh or a new HomePod. The keynote covered iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone Duo, AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, and new Health features, and Apple’s Newsroom has no press release for any home…

tvOS 27 didn’t get a release date when Apple dated iOS 27 and macOS 27
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tvOS 27 didn't get a release date when Apple dated iOS 27 and macOS 27

Mike Peterson · September 9, 2026

Apple has not given tvOS 27 a release date. Apple’s own OS pages confirm September 14 for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27 and visionOS 27 as free updates, but tvOS 27 is not on that list. The timing matters because Apple’s September 9 event included no Apple TV hardware. The keynote covered…

No New Apple TV 4K at Apple’s September Event: What the A19 Code Leak Says and When to Expect It
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No New Apple TV 4K at Apple's September Event: What the A19 Code Leak Says and When to Expect It

Mike Peterson · September 9, 2026

Apple did not announce a new Apple TV 4K at its September 9 “Surprise and shine” event. The keynote covered iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone Duo, AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4, and new Health features, and Apple’s Newsroom has no press release for Apple TV,…

“That’s Your Guy”: Tim Cook Introduces John Ternus at Apple Keynote
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“That’s Your Guy”: Tim Cook Introduces John Ternus at Apple Keynote

Rajat Saini · September 9, 2026

Tim Cook makes a surprise cameo at Apple’s latest keynote, telling viewers “That’s your guy” as John Ternus takes the spotlight today.

iPhone Duo Is eSIM-Only Everywhere: What Dual eSIM Means for Travelers and Carrier Switching
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iPhone Duo Is eSIM-Only Everywhere: What Dual eSIM Means for Travelers and Carrier Switching

Mike Peterson · September 9, 2026

iPhone Duo has no SIM tray in any country. According to Apple’s press release, the foldable is eSIM-only worldwide, with dual eSIM that keeps two lines active at once, stores eight or more profiles, and works with more than 500 carriers. That is a bigger step than the iPhone 18 Pro takes. The Pro drops…

iPhone Duo FAQ: 12 Quick Answers on Price, Size, Cameras, Face ID, Pencil and Release Date
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iPhone Duo FAQ: 12 Quick Answers on Price, Size, Cameras, Face ID, Pencil and Release Date

Mike Peterson · September 9, 2026

iPhone Duo, Apple’s first foldable iPhone, starts at $1,999, opens to a 7.6-inch display, uses Touch ID rather than Face ID and ships Friday, October 23, in more than 70 countries. Below are 12 quick answers drawn from Apple’s press release, product page and tech specs. Where Apple has not published something, such as prices…

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