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Cisco has released a native Webex app built specifically for Apple's new iPhone Duo, adapting meeting views and content sharing to the device's dual-screen and multiple fold positions. The app supports features like expanded participant views, shared whiteboards, and Split View multitasking alongside other apps, and is already available on the App Store.
A Weibo post from leaker Fixed Focus Digital, said to be verified by multiple sources, details specs for Apple's 2027 iPhone 18 lineup. Both iPhone 18 and the budget iPhone 18e are said to get an identical 4430mAh battery and 6.3-inch displays, with a slightly smaller 48MP main camera on the standard model and the Ultra Wide camera staying exclusive to iPhone 18.
Checking eSIM support requires locating an EID code on the device, which can be found by dialing *#06# or through system settings. On iPhones, this is under Settings > General > About, while Android users can check Settings > About phone under Device details or Status information. Apple requires an iPhone XS or later for eSIM support, with iPhone 13 and newer able to run two eSIMs at once.
CNET tested five book-style foldable phones in 2026 — the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra, Motorola Razr Fold, Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold and Apple's new iPhone Duo — to compare battery performance using its smartphone lab data. The outlet separated book-style and flip-style foldables for comparison due to differences in design and screen size, noting the Galaxy Z Fold 8 can last a full day despite its slim build.
A new report outlines how devices like iPhones and laptops vary by region, including SIM slot configurations, limited Apple Intelligence access in China, cellular band certification, keyboard layouts like AZERTY, and differing voltage and plug standards across countries. It warns that buying tech from a different country can cause compatibility issues with local carrier networks and electrical systems.
Apple has highlighted how its product lineup transformed during Tim Cook's 15-year tenure as CEO, which began in 2011. Under his leadership, the company launched new device categories, shifted the Mac to its own custom chips, expanded the iPhone's capabilities into payments and satellite messaging, and grew a services business now generating over $100 billion annually. Apple now counts more than 2.5 billion active devices and reported $416.2 billion in net sales for fiscal 2025.
A price comparison between the original 2007 iPhone and current 2026 models, including the $1,999 iPhone Duo and $1,100 iPhone Air, finds that the gap is narrower than commonly assumed. After adjusting for inflation, early carrier subsidies, and the leap in hardware capability, today's prices look less extreme relative to the original launch pricing.
A tech commentary piece identifies seven popular apps that reportedly remain poorly optimized for Android foldable phones, showing layout issues or lack of foldable-specific design despite the devices being on the market for years. The piece suggests Google should publicly pressure these developers to update their apps for foldable screens.
A Wonder Tools newsletter roundup, republished with permission, spotlights seven apps for Mac and iPhone that the author says are worth downloading. The selection includes a browser, a screenshot tool, and a privacy-focused writing assistant, among others, chosen for their practical everyday usefulness.
A tech explainer outlines the main ways spam callers and text scammers acquire phone numbers, including random robocall dialing, data breaches, and numbers shared or sold by apps and websites. It notes that some causes, like breaches and random dialing, are beyond a user's control, while other exposure can be reduced through user action. The piece also points to existing tools on Android and iPhone that can help block unwanted calls.
Film director Rian Johnson released Chromagraph Camera, a new iPhone photography app aimed at producing more natural, film-like photos without heavy manual editing. The app costs $12.99 and has been praised by at least one reviewer as a point-and-shoot alternative to Apple's default camera processing and Adobe's Project Indigo.
Apple's Freeform app, built into iPhones since 2022, offers an infinite digital canvas for arranging photos, sketches, links and PDFs. Users can freely rearrange and connect items without rewriting content, and the app supports collaboration with others. It remains free to use.