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Apple's EU regulatory filing revealed iPhone Duo's battery totals 4883mAh, split across two cells of 2962mAh and 1921mAh. That places it between the iPhone 18 Pro (4288mAh) and iPhone 18 Pro Max (5567mAh), with Apple citing up to 44 hours of video playback on the outer display and 31 hours on the inner display.
The foldable phone category began in 2019 with Royole's FlexPai, an awkward but functional first commercial device using flexible OLED. Samsung's Galaxy Fold followed the same year but suffered widespread screen failures tied to a misunderstood protective layer, forcing a delay and redesign. Huawei took a different approach with the outward-folding Mate X, which looked elegant but left its display exposed to scratches and was never sold in the US due to sanctions.
A tech reviewer testing Apple Watch Series 12 alongside Apple's redesigned Health app says the software lacks a feature found on WHOOP: measuring a 'day' from sleep cycle to sleep cycle rather than the standard midnight-to-midnight clock. The new Health app, which includes features like Readiness and Health Age, briefly appeared in an iOS 27.2 beta before being pulled, with Apple saying it will return in a later beta ahead of a full release this year.
Apple's iOS 27 update adds CarPlay support for video apps, letting drivers watch content on their vehicle's screen once parked; playback switches to audio-only automatically when the car starts moving. The update also redesigns the Now Playing screen with album art, controls and a progress bar, and Apple says it improves wireless connection stability and GPS accuracy. New wallpapers and the ability for apps to share route data, including EV charging stops, are also included.
Windows 11's built-in Phone Link app lets users make and receive phone calls directly from their PC by pairing an iPhone or Android device. Setup requires updating Phone Link through the Microsoft Store, enabling Bluetooth on both devices, and installing a companion app (Link to Windows) on the phone to complete pairing. Once paired, users can dial contacts or use a dial pad from the Calls tab, and incoming calls route to the PC automatically.
Apple has opened a claims website for customers eligible under its $250 million settlement over false advertising claims about AI features promised for the iPhone 15 and 16. The lawsuit, brought by Clarkson Law Firm, alleged Apple advertised Apple Intelligence capabilities that weren't actually available at launch; eligible buyers can expect payouts between $25 and $95 per device. The court gave preliminary approval in July, and a later order moved the final approval date up by seven months.
MacRumors reports that Apple retail employees have been told to warn customers that iPhone Duo units likely won't be available for walk-in purchases on launch day, October 24th. Staff are reportedly instructed to discourage shoppers without pre-orders from lining up expecting to buy one, as the device is already sold out through January.
Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, saw preorders open Friday with delivery estimates for some US online orders now pushed back to January 2027. Apple told CNBC demand has been "nothing short of extraordinary" and said it is working to fulfill orders as quickly as possible while continuing to accept them online. Customer reports vary widely, with some seeing in-store pickup as early as October 23 and others getting November or December shipping windows, while Best Buy currently lists November estimates.
UGREEN has released the MagFlow, a Qi2.2 25W 10000mAh MagSafe battery pack that uses visible liquid cooling to reduce heat buildup, claiming it runs about 18 degrees cooler than typical units. It also includes a built-in USB-C cable and a small display showing battery percentage and charging speed. The battery is priced at $149 but is currently discounted to $95 on Amazon.
EE has become the first UK carrier to detail pricing for Apple's iPhone Handoff feature, which lets a single eSIM and phone number move between two iPhones. The feature will be included free with EE's Full Works Plus plan or cost £5 per month on other plans, and is listed as 'coming soon' ahead of Apple's stated year-end rollout.
Verizon announced it will support Apple's iOS 27 Handoff feature, which lets a single eSIM number be shared across two iPhones, for $10 monthly. The company also confirmed it will carry the iPhone Duo, with Handoff listed as 'coming soon' to its network. T-Mobile already offers the same feature in the US for $5 a month, as does Deutsche Telekom in Germany.
Early buyers of Apple's official iPhone Duo silicone case report it uses an exposed adhesive layer to stick to the phone, rather than magnets. Apple also sells a $129 folio case with a kickstand as an alternative accessory for the foldable device, which launches in about a week.