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How The New iPhone Duo Hinge Holds Up After 32,000 Machine Folds
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How The New iPhone Duo Hinge Holds Up After 32,000 Machine Folds

Akshay Kumar · October 22, 2026

Discover what happens when the iPhone Duo undergoes 32,000 machine folds. We look at the titanium hinge durability and how the inner screen crease ages.

Tyler Stalman Reviews The iPhone Duo: A Look At Its New Cameras
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Tyler Stalman Reviews The iPhone Duo: A Look At Its New Cameras

Akshay Kumar · October 22, 2026

Tyler Stalman reviews the new iPhone Duo cameras. Discover how its folding screen changes selfies and whether the image quality matches older Pro models.

Unfolded iPhone Duo Tilts and Slips on Upright MagSafe Chargers
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Unfolded iPhone Duo Tilts and Slips on Upright MagSafe Chargers

Akshay Kumar · October 22, 2026

Find out why the unfolded iPhone Duo spins and tips over on some upright magnetic chargers, and learn a few simple tricks to stop this balancing problem.

Apple Support App Now Perfectly Fits the Wider iPhone Duo Screen
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Apple Support App Now Perfectly Fits the Wider iPhone Duo Screen

Akshay Kumar · October 22, 2026

Apple updated its support app to fit the wider iPhone Duo screen. Learn how the new layout removes letterboxing and enables better Split View multitasking.

iPhone Duo Walk-In Stock Will Be Very Limited at Apple Stores
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iPhone Duo Walk-In Stock Will Be Very Limited at Apple Stores

Akshay Kumar · October 22, 2026

Apple stores will have limited walk-in stock for the new iPhone Duo on launch day. Customers face strict buying limits and long online shipping delays.

Reachability Coming to iPhone Duo for Easier One-Handed Use
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Reachability Coming to iPhone Duo for Easier One-Handed Use

Akshay Kumar · October 22, 2026

The iPhone Duo will add a horizontal version of Reachability later this year. The software update will help users reach the edges of the wide folding screens.

Apple Pencil Support Hits iPhone Duo Early With iOS 27.2 Update
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Apple Pencil Support Hits iPhone Duo Early With iOS 27.2 Update

Akshay Kumar · October 22, 2026

The iPhone Duo adds Apple Pencil support next week via the iOS 27.2 update. Buyers will only need the USB-C stylus model to start drawing on the new screen.

iOS 27 call recording is still unavailable in the EU, Russia and Turkey
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iOS 27 call recording is still unavailable in the EU, Russia and Turkey

Shane Watson · October 21, 2026

Both people hear a notice when you start recording, and the audio lands in Notes. It still does not work in the EU and a list of other countries.

How to share your screen or give remote control on an iPhone call in iOS 26
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How to share your screen or give remote control on an iPhone call in iOS 26

Rajat Saini · October 21, 2026

You can share your screen, ask to see the other person’s, or let a trusted contact take control, all from a regular phone call on iPhone.

Loop Capital Downgrades Apple Rating Over Weak Phone Sales
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Loop Capital Downgrades Apple Rating Over Weak Phone Sales

Akshay Kumar · October 21, 2026

Loop Capital lowers its rating on Apple from Buy to Hold after dropping its price target to $330 due to weaker than expected smartphone shipment numbers.

How to use Live Translation on iPhone calls, and why it needs an iPhone 15 Pro
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How to use Live Translation on iPhone calls, and why it needs an iPhone 15 Pro

Mike Peterson · October 21, 2026

Live Translation in the Phone app works on one-on-one calls and needs an Apple Intelligence iPhone. Download your languages first, then start it.

How to export your iPhone passwords to a CSV file in iOS 27 Safari settings
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How to export your iPhone passwords to a CSV file in iOS 27 Safari settings

Shane Watson · October 21, 2026

The export lives under Settings, Apps, Safari, and the file it creates is plain text. Here are Apple’s steps and the passwords it leaves out.

Apple Begins Hiring Engineers for Future 6G iPhone Modems
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Apple Begins Hiring Engineers for Future 6G iPhone Modems

Akshay Kumar · October 21, 2026

Apple is hiring 6G modem engineers to design next-generation communication chips, preparing for mobile networks expected to launch around 2030.

Watch the First iPhone Duo Unboxing Video Ahead of Friday Debut
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Watch the First iPhone Duo Unboxing Video Ahead of Friday Debut

Akshay Kumar · October 21, 2026

The first unboxing video of the iPhone Duo has surfaced online, revealing that the foldable device ships flat in its box ahead of the Friday launch.

Apple Self Service Repair Now Supports iPhone 18 Pro and New Macs
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Apple Self Service Repair Now Supports iPhone 18 Pro and New Macs

Akshay Kumar · October 21, 2026

Apple expands its Self Service Repair store to include replacement parts for the iPhone 18 Pro, the new M6 Mac mini, and the latest Mac Studio desktops.

Apple Highlights US Manufacturing For Newest iPhone Models
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Apple Highlights US Manufacturing For Newest iPhone Models

Akshay Kumar · October 21, 2026

Apple says American suppliers across dozens of states are now building nearly 100 vital parts for the new iPhone 18 Pro and the folding iPhone Duo.

Apple Limits US iPhone Duo Orders to Two Devices Per Customer
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Apple Limits US iPhone Duo Orders to Two Devices Per Customer

Akshay Kumar · October 21, 2026

Apple limits US shoppers to two iPhone Duo devices per checkout. This new restriction aims to curb bulk buying after launch day inventory sold out fast.

iOS 27.2 RC notes tell Quest lab patients to wait for results before updating
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iOS 27.2 RC notes tell Quest lab patients to wait for results before updating

Shane Watson · October 21, 2026

Booked a Quest lab visit? Apple’s iOS 27.2 release candidate notes say to hold off on updating until your results come in.

Apple Halts iPhone Duo Walk-In Sales In Japan And South Korea
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Apple Halts iPhone Duo Walk-In Sales In Japan And South Korea

Akshay Kumar · October 20, 2026

Apple blocks launch day walk-in sales for the new foldable phone in Japan and South Korea as high demand and low stock force a strict reservation rule.

Apple Seeds The iOS 27.2 Release Candidate To All Developers
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Apple Seeds The iOS 27.2 Release Candidate To All Developers

Akshay Kumar · October 19, 2026

Apple just released the iOS 27.2 release candidate to registered developers. Learn how to install this final test version and explore the new features.

Some iPhone Duo Pre-orders Are Shipping Much Earlier Than Expected
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Some iPhone Duo Pre-orders Are Shipping Much Earlier Than Expected

Akshay Kumar · October 19, 2026

Some iPhone Duo buyers are seeing shipping dates moved up to October 23. Check your order status to see if your phone is arriving earlier than expected.

Apple iPhone Sales Drop 20% in India During a Tough Third Quarter
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Apple iPhone Sales Drop 20% in India During a Tough Third Quarter

Akshay Kumar · October 19, 2026

Apple iPhone sales in India fell 20 percent in Q3 2026 as higher prices and cautious consumer spending slowed down the entire mobile market.

China’s Smartphone Market Hits 14-Year Low as Apple and Huawei Grow
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China's Smartphone Market Hits 14-Year Low as Apple and Huawei Grow

Akshay Kumar · October 19, 2026

China smartphone shipments hit a 14-year low in Q3 2026 due to rising memory costs, but Apple and Huawei managed to grow their market share significantly.

How Live Caller ID Lookup checks spam numbers without revealing who’s calling
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How Live Caller ID Lookup checks spam numbers without revealing who's calling

Shane Watson · October 19, 2026

A caller ID app can flag a spam call without its server learning which number rang you, your IP address or who you are.

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