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Apple has issued the release candidate build of iOS 27, signaling the software is nearly ready for public release after months of beta testing. The update centers on a redesigned Siri with conversational answers, personal context awareness, and a new dedicated app, alongside AI additions across Photos, Safari, Mail, Messages and Shortcuts.
An Entrepreneur contributor argues that as generative AI gives every company equal access to research, writing and design tools, marketing output is becoming indistinguishable across brands. To address this, they propose a discipline called 'Tasteology'—using accumulated human experience, cultural knowledge and critical judgment to decide what's actually worth publishing, framed through a model called HEJA (Human, Emotional Intelligence, Judgment, AI).
Forecasters say the current El Niño event, already projected to be one of the strongest on record, may drive extreme weather patterns lasting into 2027. New analysis suggests it could also raise sea levels along the California coast by roughly a foot, a previously underreported consequence of the phenomenon.
A tech newsletter writer used an uncensored AI model from startup Abliteration AI to autonomously probe his home network, devices, and personal coding projects for security flaws. Over several days the agent uncovered vulnerabilities in household gadgets, broke into a PC, and flagged bugs in vibe-coded software, all while operating with guardrails stripped away.
Apple's new foldable, the iPhone Duo, priced above $2,000, comes with just two rear cameras: a 48MP main sensor and a 48MP ultra-wide, both branded 'Fusion' for software-driven versatility. It omits a dedicated telephoto lens and skips the variable aperture feature found on the iPhone 18 Pro, relying instead on cropped shots from its high-resolution main sensor for a '2X optical quality' zoom.
Apple's September event introduced the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the foldable iPhone Duo, but skipped the standard iPhone 18. Reports indicate the base model, along with an iPhone 18e and iPhone Air 2, will arrive in early 2027 instead, marking a shift to a twice-yearly release schedule.
During its 'Surprise and Shine' event, Apple confirmed iPadOS 27 will launch on September 14, alongside unveiling the foldable iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro models. The update brings a revamped Siri built on next-generation Apple Intelligence and Google's Gemini models, along with refined Liquid Glass visuals and performance upgrades to system apps.
Apple unveiled its Watch Series 12 and Watch Ultra 4 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro line and foldable iPhone Duo at its 'Surprise and Shine' event, highlighting a new Audio Intelligence system for the watches. The feature set includes ambient sound alerts for things like sirens and doorbells, a Live Rewind tool that transcribes the previous 15 seconds of speech via a crown double-tap, and a Siri Recap function that summarizes key conversations for later reference.
Apple unveiled its first foldable-screen device, the iPhone Duo, featuring a nano-texture display designed to hide the fold crease. The name itself has a long history in tech, having previously been used for NEC's TurboDuo game console, Google's video-calling app Duo, and Apple's own PowerBook Duo laptop from 1992.
Apple has officially confirmed the release timeline for its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, which starts at $1,999. Pre-orders begin October 16, with the device shipping October 23, separate from the iPhone 18 Pro lineup arriving in September.
Apple has revealed its first foldable smartphone, called the iPhone Duo, marking the company's entry into the foldable device category long occupied by rivals like Samsung. Details on pricing, release date, and full specifications were not disclosed in the announcement.
Apple has introduced the Watch Ultra 4, built around its new S11 chip and adding upgraded Siri AI capabilities alongside a feature called Audio Intelligence. Siri AI is initially available in English, while several Audio Intelligence functions are slated to arrive as a beta later in 2026.