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Apple's EU regulatory filing revealed iPhone Duo's battery totals 4883mAh, split across two cells of 2962mAh and 1921mAh. That places it between the iPhone 18 Pro (4288mAh) and iPhone 18 Pro Max (5567mAh), with Apple citing up to 44 hours of video playback on the outer display and 31 hours on the inner display.
A tech reviewer testing Apple Watch Series 12 alongside Apple's redesigned Health app says the software lacks a feature found on WHOOP: measuring a 'day' from sleep cycle to sleep cycle rather than the standard midnight-to-midnight clock. The new Health app, which includes features like Readiness and Health Age, briefly appeared in an iOS 27.2 beta before being pulled, with Apple saying it will return in a later beta ahead of a full release this year.
MacRumors reports that Apple retail employees have been told to warn customers that iPhone Duo units likely won't be available for walk-in purchases on launch day, October 24th. Staff are reportedly instructed to discourage shoppers without pre-orders from lining up expecting to buy one, as the device is already sold out through January.
Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, saw preorders open Friday with delivery estimates for some US online orders now pushed back to January 2027. Apple told CNBC demand has been "nothing short of extraordinary" and said it is working to fulfill orders as quickly as possible while continuing to accept them online. Customer reports vary widely, with some seeing in-store pickup as early as October 23 and others getting November or December shipping windows, while Best Buy currently lists November estimates.
UGREEN has released the MagFlow, a Qi2.2 25W 10000mAh MagSafe battery pack that uses visible liquid cooling to reduce heat buildup, claiming it runs about 18 degrees cooler than typical units. It also includes a built-in USB-C cable and a small display showing battery percentage and charging speed. The battery is priced at $149 but is currently discounted to $95 on Amazon.
EE has become the first UK carrier to detail pricing for Apple's iPhone Handoff feature, which lets a single eSIM and phone number move between two iPhones. The feature will be included free with EE's Full Works Plus plan or cost £5 per month on other plans, and is listed as 'coming soon' ahead of Apple's stated year-end rollout.
Early buyers of Apple's official iPhone Duo silicone case report it uses an exposed adhesive layer to stick to the phone, rather than magnets. Apple also sells a $129 folio case with a kickstand as an alternative accessory for the foldable device, which launches in about a week.
A round of weekend discounts covers Apple's new HomeView on pre-order, the newly launched Apple TV 4K at $289, and an ongoing $50 cut on AirPods Pro 3. Other notable offers include the M6 Mac mini at up to $150 off, M5 Pro MacBook Pro models discounted by as much as $600, an all-time low on the 2026 M5 Max Mac Studio at $2,299, and a record-low price on AirTag 2.
9to5Mac released its October 16, 2026 daily podcast episode, summarizing the day's top Apple stories including iPhone Duo pre-orders. The episode is distributed through iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, and the show's RSS feed, and is sponsored by Backblaze.
Apple opened pre-orders for the iPhone Duo and saw shipping estimates quickly slide from late October to January, with some countries like Brazil pushed to early February. In a statement to CNBC, Apple called demand 'nothing short of extraordinary' and said it would keep accepting online orders while working to fulfill them faster.
Analysts Jeff Pu and Henry Huang of GF Securities forecast Apple will ship 257 million smartphones in 2026, a 4% increase, even as the overall market shrinks over 14% to 1.08 billion units. Apple's global market share would rise to 24%, ahead of Samsung's roughly flat 241 million units, while the note also flags weaker reception for the iPhone 18 Pro models and production constraints tied to hinge issues on the iPhone Duo.
A comparison outlines expected differences between Apple's rumored foldable iPhone Duo and the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max lineup, covering dimensions, weight, displays and cameras. The Duo reportedly pairs a 5.4-inch outer screen with a 7.6-inch folding inner display featuring a nano-texture finish, while weighing slightly more than the Pro Max despite its slimmer profile when unfolded. The iPhone 18 Pro models are said to retain a clear camera advantage over the foldable.