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About a month into his tenure, Apple CEO John Ternus has told colleagues Apple must develop products faster and take more risks in new markets, according to Bloomberg sources. He is reportedly considering breaking from Apple's traditional spring-and-fall launch schedule, expanding the device lineup, cutting management layers, and pursuing cost-cutting to fund future products.
Ahead of Friday's official iPhone Duo preorder launch, a fraudulent website mimicking Apple's design and offering a fake $500 discount is using the leaked DarkSword exploit chain to attack vulnerable, unpatched iPhones. Malwarebytes researchers say simply visiting the page can trigger an attack that harvests device data, notes, keychain credentials and cryptocurrency wallet files from apps like MetaMask, Phantom and Coinbase Wallet, then exfiltrates them to a remote server.
Citing an unnamed insider, Jiemian News reports that Foxconn's final assembly yield rate for Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo stood just above 60% as of September 17, with full production maturity possibly six months to a year away. Samsung Display is said to be struggling separately with low yields on foldable OLED panels and hinges, reportedly due to late design changes, while Apple's 2026 production target is pegged at six to eight million units against sales guidance of over five million.
9to5Mac's daily podcast episode for September 29, 2026 covers recent Apple news, including the iOS 27.0.1 software update and reported features expected on a device referred to as iPhone Duo. The episode is part of the outlet's regular weekday podcast series summarizing top Apple stories.
Security researchers at Malwarebytes have identified a fraudulent advertisement claiming Apple's unreleased iPhone Duo foldable can be preordered now for a $500 discount, even though Apple has said preorders start October 16 and sales begin October 23. The scam relies on the DarkSword exploit chain, which can steal data from vulnerable iPhones running iOS 18.4 to 18.6.2 simply by loading the malicious page, without requiring any clicks or typed input.
Apple confirmed shoppers can begin its 'Get ready' process for the iPhone Duo on Monday, October 12, letting buyers pre-select color, storage, carrier, and payment method ahead of time. Actual pre-orders open Friday, October 16 at 8:00 a.m. ET / 5:00 a.m. PT, and completing the setup early is meant to speed up checkout that morning.
Apple is developing iOS 27.2, which extends the Dual Capture front-and-back camera feature to Group FaceTime calls, previously limited to one-on-one calls in iOS 27. The update also splits Apple Podcasts' Up Next queue into separate 'New Episodes' and 'Continue Playing' sections, and brings user profile support to the iPhone TV app for the first time, a feature previously exclusive to tvOS.
Apple's fall event introduced only the iPhone 18 Pro and a new foldable iPhone Duo, bypassing a standard iPhone 18 release. Rumors cited in the report indicate the next mainstream models, iPhone 18 and iPhone 18E, won't arrive until March 2027, meaning last year's iPhone 17 will remain Apple's standard offering for well over a year.
Citing supply chain sources, Jiemian News reports Apple's assembly yield for the upcoming foldable iPhone Duo is just over 60%, with suppliers estimating it may take six more months to reach mature production levels. Apple is reportedly aiming for 6-8 million units by the end of 2026, far below the 20-30 million typical for flagship Pro models, with pre-orders set to open October 16.
Craig Federighi told Donald Decodes that Apple has built an API letting developers read the iPhone Duo's hinge angle to within about five degrees, as well as detect the device's overall 'pose,' such as book, table or tent positions. He also described the outer screen's translucent preview effect when opening the device as a deliberate, subtle design choice meant to create continuity between the closed and open states.
Developer Vidit Bhargava built an app called Duo-Man at a hackathon that recreates the Sony Walkman experience on Apple's folding iPhone Duo. Users open the device to select and 'insert' a virtual cassette and close it to start playback, with recorded button clicks and static from a real Walkman for authenticity. Bhargava says the app, originally just a fun demo, will now be released publicly.
With Apple's foldable iPhone Duo expected soon, a roundup recommends accessories including the USB-C Apple Pencil, fast-charging power adapters like Apple's 40W adapter or Anker's 100W brick, and a MagSafe car mount. The report notes iPhone Duo will support Apple Pencil input on both its inner and outer displays via a later software update, and that it can charge to 50 percent in 20 minutes with the right adapter.