Developer pdfu, working from an iPhone Duo simulator, found a new control on the device's Lock Screen that lets users quickly disable and re-enable an active Focus mode without unlocking the phone. The toggle sits above the camera and flashlight icons, and the active Focus mode's name also now appears in the status bar near the clock. This follows other Duo-specific tweaks pdfu has uncovered, such as a relocated dock and new StandBy views.
Bloomberg reports Apple is preparing to release two variants of a smart display within the month, alongside a new Apple TV and HomePod mini, as part of a broader home hardware push tied to iOS 27. The move would mark Apple's first serious first-party entry into a smart display category long dominated by Google Nest and Amazon Echo devices.
Apple's foldable-style iPhone Duo can be tented to use its 48-megapixel rear cameras for selfies, paired with new software features called Smart Take and Duo Preview. Smart Take automatically captures a photo when it detects everyone has paused after movement, removing the need for a timer, while Duo Preview shows subjects a live front-screen feed so they can check their pose. Both features are accessible via the Camera app's customizable controls introduced in iOS 27.
Apple confirmed a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max users on AT&T have lost cellular service entirely, unable to call, text or use mobile data. The company has pushed a carrier settings update and iOS 27.0.1 to prevent further cases, but affected users must get a device replacement from Apple or AT&T to restore service.
Apple has acknowledged a bug affecting a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max users on AT&T's network, causing devices to display an 'SOS' symbol and lose calls, texts, and data service. The company says iOS 27.0.1, released earlier this week, along with a new carrier settings update, should help prevent the issue, though it hasn't fixed phones already affected.
Apple confirmed that a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max devices on AT&T's network are losing cellular connectivity, dropping into SOS mode and unable to make calls, send texts or use data. The company released iOS 27.0.1 and a carrier settings update to prevent new occurrences, but says phones already affected will need a free hardware replacement.
Some iPhone 18 Pro Max owners on AT&T's network reported losing all cellular connectivity, including the ability to dial 911, according to MacRumors, which estimates thousands of customers affected. Apple is rolling out an iOS 27.0.1 update alongside a separate carrier-settings patch to prevent the issue going forward, but says these fixes won't restore service on phones already affected. Apple told CNET it will give free replacement devices to those customers, who should contact Apple Support or AT&T.
Apple confirmed that a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max devices on AT&T's network are losing cellular service, showing 'SOS' instead of a signal. The company released iOS 27.0.1 and a carrier settings update to prevent the issue from occurring, but says devices that already lost service will need a hardware replacement through Apple Support, AT&T, or in-store visits.
Since the iPhone 18 series launched, some iPhone 18 Pro Max owners on AT&T have reported their phones dropping into SOS mode, blocking calls, texts, data and even 911 access, while Wi-Fi keeps working. AT&T has sent customers a text urging them to install Apple's iOS 27.0.1 update, warning that some phones may be unable to complete calls, texts or data connections.
iOS 27.2 updates Apple Podcasts by replacing the single Up Next queue with two separate sections: New Episodes, showing the latest episode for each followed show, and Continue Playing, which tracks episodes a listener has started but not finished. The redesign directly targets long-standing complaints about episodes getting buried or lost in the old combined queue.
AT&T has told customers using the iPhone 18 Pro Max on its network to install Apple's newly released iOS 27 software update as soon as possible. The warning follows Apple's rollout of the first update to iOS 27 this week, though the carrier has not detailed the specific issue prompting the alert.
AT&T sent a text to customers urging them to update their iPhone 18 Pro Max to iOS 27.0.1, saying it would fix problems with calls, texts, and data, including 911 access. However, Apple's release notes for iOS 27.0.1 only mention Face ID and camera fixes, and multiple affected users report the connectivity problems persist after updating, with phones still showing 'SOS' in the status bar.
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