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The October 2 episode of 9to5Mac Daily summarized the day's top Apple stories, including rumors about an upcoming MacBook Pro and a report about an iPhone with a dual-display design. The podcast episode is available through Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, and the show's RSS feed, and is sponsored by the task-management app Stuff.
Apple's foldable iPhone Duo, priced at $1,999 outright, can be leased through the new Apple Upgrade program for as low as $9.24 a month on a 12-month term if a buyer trades in a recent device like an iPhone 17 Pro Max. Without a trade-in, a 24-month Apple Upgrade lease runs $57.99 a month, compared with $83 a month under standard 24-month financing.
Apple vice-president Kate Bergeron told a TikTok creator that the iPhone Duo's matte display coating, which helps minimize the crease on its foldable screen, can be replaced over time. She did not specify pricing or whether users can do this themselves, but described significant engineering work to extend the layer's performance.
Apple posted a carousel on Instagram showcasing six photos commissioned from photographers Jake Michaels and Jason Nocito, taken with the new iPhone Duo as part of its ongoing 'Shot on iPhone' campaign. The post highlights the device's 48-megapixel rear cameras, 12-megapixel front camera, and under-display FaceTime camera.
9to5Mac's daily podcast episode for October 1, 2026 summarized recent reporting on production of an 'iPhone Duo' and new details about upcoming AirPods 5. The episode, hosted by Chance, is distributed via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play and RSS, with a sponsorship from the Stuff to-do app.
Coverage highlights warnings that a nano-texture coating on the inner display of Apple's foldable iPhone should not be peeled off, despite some social media users suggesting otherwise. The device, reportedly priced around $2,000, risks damage if this layer is removed.
Apple VP of Hardware Engineering Kate Bergeron said the iPhone Duo's foldable screen includes a cover layer that can be peeled off and replaced to reduce visible crease buildup over time. Apple's AppleCare service price list lists this cover layer replacement at $19 with coverage, though the out-of-warranty cost hasn't been disclosed.
Leaker pdfu, who previously uncovered iPhone Duo StandBy mode screens in Apple's Xcode simulator, has now found evidence that Apple's upcoming HomePad will include a similar 'Photo Face' setup step. According to the leaker, the HomePad setup process runs through the Home app and prompts users to create a Photo Face using iCloud Photos, pulling in a few high-resolution images immediately while the full library downloads.
Reports indicate Huawei and other Chinese smartphone makers saw increased demand for their foldable devices following the announcement of Apple's iPhone Duo. China is emerging as a key battleground where Apple will compete against established domestic foldable brands.
Vivo is rolling out its X Fold 6 foldable outside China after debuting it domestically in June. The phone keeps a traditional tall, narrow foldable shape with a 6.51-inch 20:9 cover screen and 8.02-inch inner display, but pairs it with a large 1/1.4-inch 200-megapixel main sensor, 50-megapixel telephoto and ultrawide cameras, a 6,900mAh battery, and a custom MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chip. Vivo has not yet disclosed pricing or which markets will get the device.
About a month into his tenure, Apple CEO John Ternus has told colleagues Apple must develop products faster and take more risks in new markets, according to Bloomberg sources. He is reportedly considering breaking from Apple's traditional spring-and-fall launch schedule, expanding the device lineup, cutting management layers, and pursuing cost-cutting to fund future products.
Ahead of Friday's official iPhone Duo preorder launch, a fraudulent website mimicking Apple's design and offering a fake $500 discount is using the leaked DarkSword exploit chain to attack vulnerable, unpatched iPhones. Malwarebytes researchers say simply visiting the page can trigger an attack that harvests device data, notes, keychain credentials and cryptocurrency wallet files from apps like MetaMask, Phantom and Coinbase Wallet, then exfiltrates them to a remote server.