Developer pdfu, working from an iPhone Duo simulator, found a new control on the device's Lock Screen that lets users quickly disable and re-enable an active Focus mode without unlocking the phone. The toggle sits above the camera and flashlight icons, and the active Focus mode's name also now appears in the status bar near the clock. This follows other Duo-specific tweaks pdfu has uncovered, such as a relocated dock and new StandBy views.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-05
TCL's P80 Ultra smartphone combines the company's Nxtpaper matte-screen technology with an OLED panel for the first time, producing deeper blacks, richer colors, and an always-on display mode previously missing from Nxtpaper devices. The rest of the midrange phone, including its triple rear camera and overall performance, is described as unremarkable to sluggish.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-05
Apple's foldable iPhone Duo reportedly forgoes FaceID facial recognition in favor of a TouchID fingerprint sensor built into the power button, similar to designs on Samsung foldables. The device also lacks the Camera Control button found on other current iPhones, and reportedly has less capable cameras and no true multi-window multitasking.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-04
Apple's foldable-style iPhone Duo can be tented to use its 48-megapixel rear cameras for selfies, paired with new software features called Smart Take and Duo Preview. Smart Take automatically captures a photo when it detects everyone has paused after movement, removing the need for a timer, while Duo Preview shows subjects a live front-screen feed so they can check their pose. Both features are accessible via the Camera app's customizable controls introduced in iOS 27.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-04
Apple's iPhone Duo introduced a redesigned outer display that places navigation and dock controls within thumb's reach while retaining a large viewing area. The design has inspired tech enthusiasts, including a Twitter user named Dylan, to mock up a non-folding 'iPhone Solo' concept using the same outer-screen layout and proportions.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-04
A comparison of Apple's foldable iPhone Duo and the iPad Mini highlights major price and spec differences. The Duo starts at $2,000 for 256GB and reaches $3,200 for 2TB, while the iPad Mini ranges from $600 to $900. The Duo has a faster A20 Pro chip, more RAM, a stronger dual-camera setup, and 120Hz ProMotion displays, but the Mini has a larger single screen, more robust multitasking software, and broader Apple Pencil support.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-03
Apple Pencils across all generations and models share a detachable tip design that wears down with use, similar to a traditional pencil. Users can look for specific signs of deterioration to know when it's time to swap in a new tip for their stylus.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-03
Apple unveiled its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, at its September event, with retail availability expected later this month. An Android Authority columnist argues that Apple's entry into the wide, passport-style foldable category will likely prompt Android manufacturers to follow with similar designs, as has happened with past Apple product shifts like the thin iPhone Air and Liquid Glass software style.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-03
In episode 084 of 9to5Mac Overtime, Jeff Benjamin and Fernando Silva discuss the iPhone 18 Pro's camera system, debating whether it can serve as a substitute for a mirrorless camera in photography and videography. They also discuss whether buyers should purchase the iPhone 18 Pro now or wait for the rumored iPhone Duo.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-02
An Instagram video from @thetechchap places the rumored iPhone Duo side by side with iPhone 18 Pro Max, using Apple's listed technical specs. Unfolded, the Duo measures 6.48 inches wide and 4.64 inches tall, closely matching the Pro Max's 6.43-inch height, while folded it shrinks to 3.31 by 4.64 inches.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-02
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, with the Max model featuring a 6.9-inch display and the standard Pro at 6.3 inches. The Max also claims the largest battery life increase ever for iPhone. Both models are equipped with the new A20 Pro chip and similar camera systems, including 48MP sensors and optical zoom.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-02
A 9to5Mac writer has been using an iPad mini, loaded with the same apps and layout as their iPhone, to simulate the experience of Apple's rumored foldable iPhone Duo. The experiment relies on an iPhone Wi-Fi hotspot for connectivity and notes that the Duo's rumored 7.6-inch interior display is only slightly smaller than the iPad mini's 8.3-inch screen. Colleague Ryan Christoffel's reporting on the Duo's screen size was cited as the basis for the comparison.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-02
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