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A Leaked iPhone 18 Dummy Reveals A Massive Camera Bump Change
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A Leaked iPhone 18 Dummy Reveals A Massive Camera Bump Change

Akshay Kumar · October 19, 2026

A new leaked dummy unit for the upcoming iPhone 18 reveals a massive camera housing and exposed MagSafe magnets ahead of its rumored spring 2027 release.

WhatsApp Is Building a New In-App Browser for Links in iOS Chats
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WhatsApp Is Building a New In-App Browser for Links in iOS Chats

Akshay Kumar · October 19, 2026

WhatsApp is developing an in-app browser for iOS users. This new tool will let you open and read shared web links without ever leaving your conversations.

Apple Explains Samsung’s Role in the iPhone Duo Foldable Screen
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Apple Explains Samsung's Role in the iPhone Duo Foldable Screen

Akshay Kumar · October 19, 2026

Learn how Apple and Samsung worked together to build the custom folding screen for the iPhone Duo, featuring a hidden camera and a unique matte finish.

Apple Sports 4.5 adds stats during breaks and five more soccer competitions
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Apple Sports 4.5 adds stats during breaks and five more soccer competitions

Mike Peterson · October 19, 2026

Your Lock Screen scoreboard now fills the dead time with key stats, and League One and League Two fans finally get their own scores in Apple Sports.

Mark Gurman Says Apple Made A Big Mistake With iPhone Duo Pre-Orders
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Mark Gurman Says Apple Made A Big Mistake With iPhone Duo Pre-Orders

Akshay Kumar · October 19, 2026

Mark Gurman says Apple made a major mistake with the iPhone Duo launch. Shipping dates slipped to late January after severe supply constraints hit hard.

Verizon Sets A $10 Monthly Fee For New iPhone Handoff Feature
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Verizon Sets A $10 Monthly Fee For New iPhone Handoff Feature

Akshay Kumar · October 19, 2026

Verizon confirms a $10 monthly fee for the new iPhone Handoff feature. Learn how the cellular tool works and why carriers are charging extra to use it.

Apple Store Workers Warn Against iPhone Duo Walk-In Purchases on Launch Day
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Apple Store Workers Warn Against iPhone Duo Walk-In Purchases on Launch Day

Akshay Kumar · October 19, 2026

Apple store workers are warning customers to avoid iPhone Duo walk-in purchases on launch day. Without a pre-order, you will likely leave empty-handed.

Manage Your Growing Apple Device Collection With Hoardware App
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Manage Your Growing Apple Device Collection With Hoardware App

Akshay Kumar · October 19, 2026

Hoardware is a free app that helps you catalog your entire Apple device collection. It tracks model numbers and software versions, syncing across iCloud.

EE Brings the Foldable iPhone Duo and Handoff Feature to the UK
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EE Brings the Foldable iPhone Duo and Handoff Feature to the UK

Akshay Kumar · October 19, 2026

EE brings the foldable iPhone Duo and the new Handoff feature to the UK. Learn about preorders, device specs, and how to switch phones with one number.

Keynote and Numbers 15.4: what is free and what needs Creator Studio at $12.99
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Keynote and Numbers 15.4: what is free and what needs Creator Studio at $12.99

Mike Peterson · October 19, 2026

New spreadsheet functions and Siri help cost nothing in Keynote and Numbers 15.4. The new themes and templates are for Creator Studio subscribers.

Tap to Pay on iPhone comes to eight Latin American countries via six partners
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Tap to Pay on iPhone comes to eight Latin American countries via six partners

Shane Watson · October 18, 2026

Merchants in eight more Latin American countries can now take card and Apple Pay payments on an iPhone. The catch is which app you use.

How to fix an iPhone or Mac clock that misses the daylight saving change
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How to fix an iPhone or Mac clock that misses the daylight saving change

Shane Watson · October 18, 2026

If your iPhone or Mac didn’t move its clock when the time changed, Apple’s fix starts with Set Time Automatically and one Location Services switch.

iPhone Duo will support the $79 Apple Pencil (USB-C) later this year
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iPhone Duo will support the $79 Apple Pencil (USB-C) later this year

Shane Watson · October 17, 2026

Apple says iPhone Duo will work with the $79 Apple Pencil (USB-C), not Apple Pencil Pro. Support is coming later this year.

iPhone Duo’s under-display FaceTime camera tops out at 1080p, the outer at 4K
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iPhone Duo's under-display FaceTime camera tops out at 1080p, the outer at 4K

Shane Watson · October 17, 2026

For 4K selfie video, keep iPhone Duo closed. The hidden camera behind the inner screen records 1080p video at most.

Older apps on iPhone Duo sit in a centered window until developers update them
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Older apps on iPhone Duo sit in a centered window until developers update them

Rajat Saini · October 17, 2026

Not every app will fill the iPhone Duo’s big inner screen. Apple’s developer guide shows how older apps look and what changes once they’re rebuilt.

iPhone Duo costs £1,999 in the UK and ₹2,99,900 in India: prices by country
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iPhone Duo costs £1,999 in the UK and ₹2,99,900 in India: prices by country

Mike Peterson · October 17, 2026

A 2TB iPhone Duo costs A$5,899 in Australia and ₹4,49,900 in India. Here is what Apple charges for each tier in four countries.

iPhone Duo battery life: up to 44 hours on the outer display, 31 on the inner
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iPhone Duo battery life: up to 44 hours on the outer display, 31 on the inner

Rajat Saini · October 17, 2026

How long the Duo lasts depends on which screen you use. Fast charging also needs a 60W adapter, and Apple only puts a cable in the box.

iPhone Duo is eSIM-only worldwide, even where iPhone 18 Pro takes a nano-SIM
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iPhone Duo is eSIM-only worldwide, even where iPhone 18 Pro takes a nano-SIM

Mike Peterson · October 17, 2026

Apple’s foldable has no SIM tray anywhere, including the UK, where iPhone 18 Pro still takes a nano-SIM. Here is how to bring your number over.

iPhone Duo vs iPhone 18 Pro specs: no 4x telephoto, no Action button, 254 grams
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iPhone Duo vs iPhone 18 Pro specs: no 4x telephoto, no Action button, 254 grams

Shane Watson · October 17, 2026

The Duo costs $1,999 and weighs 254 grams, but its rear camera tops out at 2x optical quality. Here is how it lines up with iPhone 18 Pro.

Sifu and Vampire Crawlers lead seven indie game debuts for iPhone and iPad
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Sifu and Vampire Crawlers lead seven indie game debuts for iPhone and iPad

Mike Peterson · October 17, 2026

Sifu brings its kung fu brawling to iPhone and iPad with touch controls, and six more indie games join it for App Store Indie Games Week.

iPhone Duo storage tiers run from $1,999 for 256GB to $3,199 for 2TB
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iPhone Duo storage tiers run from $1,999 for 256GB to $3,199 for 2TB

Rajat Saini · October 17, 2026

Going from 256GB to 512GB on iPhone Duo costs $200, and 2TB adds $1,200 to the bill. Here is which tier makes sense for how you use it.

How to make sure Background Security Improvements are on for iPhone and Mac
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How to make sure Background Security Improvements are on for iPhone and Mac

Shane Watson · October 17, 2026

One switch in Privacy & Security decides whether your iPhone or Mac gets small Safari and WebKit fixes between full updates. Here is where it is.

iPhone Duo uses Touch ID in the side button instead of Face ID
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iPhone Duo uses Touch ID in the side button instead of Face ID

Mike Peterson · October 17, 2026

There is no Face ID on Apple’s foldable. You unlock iPhone Duo and pay with your fingerprint on the side button, folded or not.

Apple iPhone Duo Now Available for Pre-Order, Starting at $1,999
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Apple iPhone Duo Now Available for Pre-Order, Starting at $1,999

Rajat Saini · October 16, 2026

Apple iPhone Duo pre-orders are now open, starting at $1,999, with multiple storage options and deliveries beginning October 23 in stores.

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