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Apple has released the first developer beta of iOS 27.3 for iPhone, opening a new testing cycle ahead of further feature rollouts later this year. The company is expected to revisit its redesigned Health app, which appeared briefly in iOS 27.2 beta before being pulled in beta 4.
Apple released iOS 27.2, adding Siri AI support for more languages along with numerous bug fixes. Following the update, some iPhone users may notice faster battery drain, but Apple has stated this is a normal, temporary side effect of the device completing background setup tasks like indexing data and updating apps.
Apple reported fiscal Q4 revenue of $114.48 billion, up 12% year over year and above the $113.39 billion analysts expected, with EPS of $2.10 versus the $1.99 forecast. Despite the beat, shares fell roughly 3% in after-hours trading after management's guidance pointed to slower services revenue growth and gross margin pressure from elevated memory costs. Apple also repurchased $24 billion of stock during the quarter, bringing buybacks to $86 billion over the past 12 months.
9to5Mac reports that several Apple devices running iOS 27.2.1 have appeared in its visitor logs, indicating Apple is internally testing the update just a week after iOS 27.2's public release. The update is expected to be a small patch addressing bugs or security issues rather than adding new features, while iOS 27.3 is separately confirmed to begin beta testing this week.
Apple has issued high-confidence threat notifications to iPhone users across 110 countries, warning that they may have been targeted by mercenary spyware. The company has not disclosed the attackers' identity, the attack method, or whether any devices were actually compromised, but said the campaign involves narrowly targeted attempts rather than broad phishing. Researcher Costin Raiu first reported the alerts on October 30, noting they are separate from a similar round of notifications Apple sent in August.
A tech reporter spent a five-day vacation testing Apple's new iPhone Duo, a $2,000 loaner device, alongside a familiar iPhone 17 Pro Max as backup. Despite early frustrations with broken apps, unfamiliar gestures like Touch ID, and camera issues, the reporter ended up favoring the Duo over the trip's course and chose not to revert to the older phone.
Apple revised its Liquid Glass design language in iOS 27, following criticism that the translucent interface introduced with iOS 26 and inspired by Vision Pro made text illegible and caused distracting reflections. Apple designer Shubham Kedia said the company reconsidered feedback and refined the design, adding features like a slider to let users control transparency and tint. The update aims to improve legibility and clarity across Apple's devices.
Apple released iOS 27.2 on Oct. 26, shortly after the iPhone Duo launch, fixing 141 bugs and security issues. Nine could cause kernel corruption leading to crashes, while seven could allow arbitrary code execution, potentially letting attackers steal data or hijack devices. Apple said none of the flaws were known to be actively exploited but recommended updating immediately.
Apple has confirmed that some iPhone models are experiencing a significant issue when paired with certain other devices, according to reporting. Details of the exact models and nature of the defect were not fully specified in available coverage.
Apple has released the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, priced from $1,999. The device features a redesigned hinge that nearly eliminates the visible crease common to other foldables, along with software changes to support its dual-screen format.
Apple's newly launched folding iPhone lineup has gone on sale, but early demand is outstripping available stock. Reviews of the devices have been mixed, yet buyers are reportedly struggling to secure units through normal retail channels.
Apple confirmed that iPhone Duo, launching this Friday, will ship without a new Reachability feature meant to help users reach the screen's left or right edges more easily. According to WIRED's Julian Chokkattu, the horizontal version of Reachability will arrive as a software update later in 2024, letting users with smaller hands tap to bring content within thumb's reach.