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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.
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 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.
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.
9to5Mac tested several third-party cases built for Apple's foldable iPhone Duo, highlighting a $29 Baseus case with a rotating magnetic kickstand and full hinge coverage, and an ultra-thin Aulumu case made of aramid fiber and aluminum alloy that weighs 30g, is 1.4mm thick, and adds MagSafe magnets. Both cases include camera protection but differ in display coverage, kickstand functionality, and attachment method, with the Baseus avoiding adhesive strips.
According to the report, Apple will unveil a second-generation iPhone Air next spring, adding a second rear camera and a larger battery after the original model's lukewarm sales. The piece notes the original iPhone Air shipped with a mono speaker, USB 2 connectivity, and slower charging speeds than the Pro lineup despite its near-Pro pricing.
Apple phones list a 'System Data' category under Settings > General > iPhone Storage that, combined with the iOS install itself, can consume nearly half the space on a 128GB iPhone. This catch-all includes caches, logs, Siri data, and other temporary files that aren't tied to any single app, making it hard for users to see exactly what's filling their device. There is no way to fully eliminate System Data, though it can be reduced through specific maintenance steps.
CNET photographed scenes at a Bay Area garden using Apple's iPhone Duo and Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8, two book-style foldables that start around $1,900-$1,999 for 256GB. Neither phone includes a telephoto lens; the Duo has dual 48MP wide and ultrawide cameras while the Z Fold 8 has dual 50MP wide and ultrawide cameras, alongside differing selfie camera setups on their cover and inner screens.
Apple says more than 100,000 apps on the App Store have been built or adjusted for the iPhone Duo's 4:3 inner display, according to VP Susan Prescott. She noted thousands of new optimized apps are added daily, and that developers attended workshops in 19 cities over the past month to prepare updates. Examples cited include Microsoft Word, Outlook, Zoom, and sports apps like NBA and NHL that now use the larger screen format.
Apple has seeded the first beta of iOS 27.3, which brings back the redesigned Health app (split into Insights, Longevity and Browse tabs) that had been tested but dropped from iOS 27.2. The update also adds a Gym Strength feature for Apple Fitness+ that builds adaptive four-week workout plans, plus Reachability support for iPhone Duo.
Apple announced that more than 100,000 apps on the App Store have been built or updated for its foldable iPhone Duo, with thousands more added daily. The update coincides with the launch of Duo-ready versions of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Zoom, Etsy, Goodnotes, and apps from the NBA and NHL, among others.