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Apple's iPhone 18 Pro physically shrinks the Dynamic Island by moving some Face ID components under the display, freeing up extra screen space. That space is now used to show more detail in a second Live Activity, such as a timer's remaining time instead of just an icon, while the device can also run three Live Activities at once, up from two.
Amazon is selling the UGREEN MagFlow 10,000mAh Qi2 25W Wireless Power Bank for $54.96, a 39% cut from its $89.99 list price. The magnetic battery pack is designed for MagSafe-compatible iPhones, offering 25W wireless charging plus a built-in USB-C cable and an extra USB-C port for wired use.
Apple has clarified that its new Texture and Grain adjustments in Photographic Styles, introduced alongside the iPhone 18 lineup, can only be applied to photos captured with iPhone 18 Pro models and iPhone Duo's Ultra Wide, Main, and Center Stage cameras. Earlier press materials had implied broader availability on older devices like the iPhone 16 and iPhone Air, but Apple has since revised those statements to specify the narrower scope. A Reddit user confirmed the limitation, showing the controls only worked on an iPhone 16 Pro Max when editing sample photos taken with an iPhone 18 Pro.
Ahead of its imminent launch, comparisons show Apple's foldable iPhone Duo has a 7.6-inch inner display when unfolded, close to the iPad mini's 8.3-inch screen, despite Duo being physically smaller in height and width. Thinner bezels on the Duo help shrink the visible size gap between the two devices.
A comparison of Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and 17 Pro finds the two devices nearly identical apart from new color options, including a Burgundy shade and a returning black finish. The newer model is slightly heavier and features a smaller Dynamic Island, made possible by an infrared sensor hidden under the display, but otherwise shares the same design and functionality as its predecessor.
PITAKA has released a new case collection for the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and Duo, including the Edge, Cairn, and Summa models, all starting at $59.99. The lineup uses the company's woven aramid fiber construction alongside a new Mammoth Resin material that PITAKA claims boosts drop protection by 80% over the prior generation. 9to5Mac readers can get 10% off through October 9 using a promo code.
Adobe has launched its redesigned Premiere app for Android, nearly a year after debuting it on iPhone, ending its beta phase and officially replacing Premiere Rush, which loses support on September 30. The app requires Android 13 or later and at least 5 GB of RAM, and is built to adapt its layout for foldables and other device types rather than simply porting the iOS version.
RadarScope, the widely used radar and severe weather tracking app for iPhone, has released a CarPlay version as part of its 5.7 update. The new CarPlay interface isn't a simple port—it includes navigation overlays, multiple radar data types like MRMS and satellite, and route tracking directly on the map.
Apple deployed 14 iPhone 18 Pro Max devices among 30 total cameras to capture Friday's Apple TV Plus broadcast of the Dodgers versus Giants game at Dodger Stadium, marking the first live sports broadcast using the new iPhones without dedicated sports lenses. The phones were mounted on tripods, tucked into padded cushions near home plate and the backstop, and placed in dugouts, bullpens, and on a gimbal above the outfield wall.
INIU has released the SnapGo, a compact 10,000mAh portable battery that supports the Qi2.2 wireless charging standard and attaches magnetically to iPhones via MagSafe. The company positions it as capable of charging both smartphones and laptops without cables while on the move.
After spending a week testing both Apple's newly unveiled iPhone Duo and Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8, an Android Authority reviewer concludes he'd still choose Samsung's foldable if spending his own money. The comparison highlights that the iPhone Duo, unveiled at Apple's September 9 event under new CEO John Ternus, weighs 254 grams and measures 11.3mm folded, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 comes in at 201 grams and 9.7mm.
Apple's iOS 27 update, released September 14, includes a new adjustable slider for the Liquid Glass interface design first introduced in iOS 26. Previously users could only choose between Clear or Tinted options, but the slider now allows finer control over how transparent or frosted menus, icons and other elements appear. The setting is found under Settings > Appearance > Liquid Glass.