Photos circulating online show some iPhone Duos with distinctive-looking cracks in their folding screens on launch day. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
iOS 27.1 is out, but you can't have it. Not unless you own the latest iPhone. But you won't care after next week. Here's why. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
iPhone Duo is officially out in the wild, and users keep discovering new details about the device. The latest: there’s a hidden trick that makes opening Control Center significantly easier. more…
Even if you’re not planning on getting an iPhone Duo, you can now download its light and dark wallpapers for any of your devices. Get them below. more…
Apple is publishing a slew of support documents today corresponding with the launch of iPhone Duo, as it does for every iPhone launch. The support documents cover Touch on iPhone Duo, troubleshooting hinge issues, and much more. more…
iPhone Duo has arrived, and if you managed to snag Apple’s new foldable on launch day, here are our top recommendations for accessories. more…
We gave the iPhone Duo a 7 /10. But that wasn't always the score we planned, and it might not be the right score forever. Such are the challenges of reviewing - and assessing - a big, new idea about the most popular smartphone in history. On this episode of The Vergecast, David and Nilay debate whet…
The iPhone Duo officially goes on sale today, but a few units already have broken screens. According to posts on Reddit about the affected units, the issue appears to be happening at a similar spot on all of them: Some kind of problem shows up on the inner screen along the hinge and a strange bright…
We are still tracking a solid Apple Pencil USB-C as low as $61 (more details here), some exclusive discounts on some of our favorite new leather cases as well as other models from just $14, and this launch deal on the best new Qi2 iPhone Duo MagSafe power bank yet. Check it all out below. more…
Macworld ESR covers the essentials for Apple's foldable iPhone Duo ESR's Complete Kit for the iPhone Duo View Duo Kit Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo demands accessories built around its unique design, and ESR has answered with a lineup engineered specifically for it. The Classic Hybrid Magnetic Case wi…
Updated apps from Netflix, Zoom and Slack appear as many developers roll out foldable-friendly features for iPhone Duo. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
iOS 27.1 has officially launched, but you wouldn’t know it by checking your iPhone’s Settings app. That’s because the latest iPhone update is exclusive to iPhone Duo. more…
iPhone Duo supports fast charging in both wired and wireless setups, but only with the right accessories. Here’s what Apple says you’ll need. more…
It’s iPhone Duo launch day around the world, and Wall Street is pleased. Apple reclaimed the title of most valuable company in the world on Friday as it reached new trading highs. more…
Today is iPhone Duo launch day, and it’s a worldwide party at Apple Stores. In a press release published this morning, Apple is sharing pictures from the iPhone Duo launch around the world. 9to5Mac readers have also shared pictures from their local Apple Stores. more…
iOS 27.2 is about to launch, arriving as the next big iPhone update—iOS 27.1 is iPhone Duo-only. Here are three new features coming next week with iOS 27.2. more…
From protecting the folding screen to mastering multitasking, here's what to do with your iPhone Duo on day one. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Macworld Apple unveiled the first iPod on October 23, 2001, exactly a quarter-century ago. Our original reviewer said the device looked great, had a screen that was easy to read, featured navigation that was “the best I’ve ever seen,” and was “definitely” worth $399. But how well has it stood the te…
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Apple’s new iPhone Duo Apple’s all-new TechWoven treatment and Pitaka’s aramid fiber, we are also seeing some of the best leather brands in the business ready to take orders for their latest full-grain covers. Those, of course, join some ultra-affordable models starting from $27 or less and you can…
I spent Wednesday in New York, interviewing developers about their iPhone Duo apps. It was like a little slice of WWDC dropped among Manhattan’s skyscrapers, which was wonderful. There’s nothing I enjoy about what we do at MacStories more than talking to developers about their apps and the stories b…
Macworld By now you’ve seen the keynote, watched the ads, and read the early reviews. You know what the iPhone Duo’s features are. But what is it like to use it, right here at the launch? We’re working on our iPhone Duo review, but as the Apple Stores open up today to hand over a precious few preord…
Macworld Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, officially goes on sale today, Friday, October 23, but getting hold of one could prove difficult. Preorders opened on October 16 and delivery estimates slipped rapidly, with Macworld’s U.S. tracking showing waits stretching to January 25, 2027…
Macworld TL;DR: Sign, edit, and export scanned documents from your phone with an iScanner lifetime subscription for $24.97 (MSRP $199.90) through October 25. A desktop scanner only helps when you’re sitting next to it. iScanner turns your iPhone or iPad into a document scanner and PDF editor, and a…
On Friday, October 23, the highly anticipated iPhone Duo made its debut at Apple Store locations worldwide.
The iPhone Duo finally arrives, but getting one today could take more luck than money due to limited availability at Apple Stores. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Friday is iPhone Duo launch day, and there are a lot of eager customers hoping to walk into an Apple Store and get one after a messy pre-order launch. In a new interview with TechRadar, Apple marketing SVP Greg Joswiak offered insight into demand and in-store availability for the first foldable iPho…
After years of waiting, WhatsApp is finally making one of its most-requested messaging features available to select iPhone beta testers. Here are the details. more…
The popular retro game emulator Delta has today launched a big new 2.0 version, most notably featuring a refreshed Liquid Glass interface and support for the iPhone Duo. The app now has specially-designed controller skins that are optimized for all the different iPhone Duo poses, including some beau…
Searches for Samsung foldables just happened to skyrocket following iPhone Duo unveiling.
Macworld Ah, the stock-tracking site. When that must-have gadget is hard to get, they can help you find some limited retail or online restock before it disappears. We see them all the time when there’s a new game console launch, or some hard-to-find sneakers, or during that brief Stanley Cup craze.…
Macworld The early reviews of the iPhone Duo posted on Wednesday, and one common complaint is how some third-party apps look on the device. The iPhone Duo has new dimensions, and that often results in a suboptimal user experience. One reviewer went so far as to call them “horrible.” In these situati…
I spent yesterday in New York City interviewing developers about their iPhone Duo apps and the experience of building for such a new and different device. The depth and breadth of developers Apple assembled was excellent. I spoke to indie developers like Vidit Bhargava about Deck-Man and the team be…
On October 22, 2008, Apple revealed that a customer downloaded the 200 millionth app from the App Store that very day. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
iPhone Duo arrives in stores tomorrow (details on availability here), and Apple has started marking early pre-orders with launch day delivery as “shipped.” more…
The Tesla app adds a two-column layout built for larger screens, including iPad. It arrives just ahead of the iPhone Duo launch. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Macworld The iPhone Duo hits stores tomorrow, and the anticipation couldn’t be higher. Pre-orders are backordered until January, although Apple has confirmed that limited quantities will be available for walk-in customers on launch day. Apple Stores are already preparing for big crowds, and basicall…
One of the major issues raised by early reviews of the iPhone Duo is limited support by third-party apps. As we noted in our own review, there are three tiers of support currently, the worst of which sees an iPhone app stranded in the center of a mostly black area of the display. The good news is th…
Macworld If you’re planning to buy a new iPhone, should you buy now or wait for Black Friday? With the iPhone Duo going on sale tomorrow, October 23, Apple’s latest lineup will be complete – but the newest models aren’t necessarily the best buys. The Duo joins the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, although…
Starting this Friday, iPhone Duo users can discover amazing apps and games optimized for the first foldable iPhone.
We posted our own review of the iPhone Duo yesterday, and Chance Miller was left convinced that “this form factor represents the future of the iPhone,” while acknowledging that the first-gen iPhone Duo comes with trade-offs. I think what surprised me most is the degree of consensus found across the…
The iPhone Duo comes out tomorrow but, given the strong pre-order demand, it is already looking to be a smash hit. And we are all expecting Apple to follow up with a second-generation model next fall, which means the company has to be already working on the next-gen hardware. On his Power On podcast…
Macworld Apple’s 2026 iPhone lineup is broader than ever, ranging from the relatively affordable iPhone 17e to the high-end iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, plus the ultra-thin iPhone Air and the new folding iPhone Duo. That gives buyers more choice, but it also makes picking the right model more complica…
Apple’s first foldable iPhone has fans trading their beds for sidewalks days before it goes on sale. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
An Australian federal judge has ordered Apple to make sweeping changes to its App Store rules following a years-long antitrust battle with Epic Games. Apple has confirmed that it plans to appeal. Here are the details. more…
While the iPhone Duo doesn’t launch until Friday, preparations are already underway at Apple’s flagship Fifth Avenue store in New York for the big day. Here are the details. more…
Apple Pencil support won't be ready when the iPhone Duo launches, but it's apparently coming quicker than you might realize. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
iPhone Duo is almost here, and our in-depth 9to5Mac review was published today. While that review offers plenty of insights into iPhone Duo’s cameras, if you want a professional photographer’s take, Tyler Stalman’s new video has you covered. more…
A WhatsApp in-app browser for iPhone would open any chat link without leaving the app, maximizing the time people spend in Meta's app. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Joanna Stern's video review uses a clever custom-built tool to measure how iPhone Duo's hinge holds up after four nights of automatic folds. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Are you planning to line up at the Apple Store for a walk-in iPhone Duo purchase? Here’s what Apple says about availability to expect for the new model. more…
Apple’s first foldable iPhone impresses reviewers with its design and display, but some compromises raise questions. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
iPhone Duo reviews are out today, and while I was hoping that this year I’d get to review this hybrid device under embargo, it hasn’t happened (I hope it will, someday!). I’ve spent the past few hours reading, annotating, and watching as many Duo reviews as I could, and I’ve compiled the most intere…
iPhone Duo launches this Friday (read our full review here), but there’s one software feature Apple says won’t be ready until later this year: Reachability. more…
iPhone Duo reviews have arrived (read our in-depth review here). And a surprise bit of good news we’ve learned today is that Apple Pencil support on iPhone Duo will arrive much sooner than expected: it’s coming next week in iOS 27.2. more…
The iPhone Duo is the biggest change to the iPhone’s form factor in its nearly 20-year history. It combines a compact, notebook-style design with an iPad-like inner display. It might look a little awkward, but that’s for good reason. I’ve spent the last week using the iPhone Duo. Here’s everything y…
iOS 27 introduces a new security feature called ‘Impersonation Risk Detection’ that helps protect you against scams, but it’s off by default. Here’s what the feature does, and how to enable it. more…
iOS 27.2 launches next week with new features for iPhone users, including improvements across six Apple apps. Here’s what’s coming. more…
Apple commits $100 million to U.S. titanium production and expands domestic manufacturing partnerships for the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Apple says that American companies are supplying “critical materials and components” for both the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone Duo. In all, it says that nearly 100 components across the two phones are produced by American companies in more than a dozen states. The company has named two of its US sup…
Apple announced new and expanded partnerships with American companies that are supplying critical materials and components for iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro.