Days after the iPhone Duo's launch, multiple users reported cracks and lines appearing on the foldable's inner screen near the hinge. Apple acknowledged the problem on Monday and said it is replacing affected units, though it has not disclosed how many devices are involved. iFixit's teardown technician Shahram Mokhtari said the damage likely stems from a hinge component that presses against the sensitive inner display as it folds.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-27
Astropad released Workbench 1.4, a remote desktop app update that lets users switch between a Mac's screen and a terminal window without reconnecting, with sessions persisting across devices. The update also adds voice dictation for terminal commands, drag-and-drop file transfer for Mac-to-Mac connections, and native support for iPhone Duo with agent-monitoring panes.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-27
Reports indicate that prototype or early units of Apple's rumored foldable iPhone models have shown screens cracking during testing. The issue has surfaced ahead of any official product announcement from Apple.
hardware.slashdot.org
· 2026-10-27
A comparison outlines how Apple's reported iPhone Duo and Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold differ in foldable design, with the Duo using a wider passport-style shape featuring a 5.4-inch outer and 7.6-inch inner screen, versus the Pixel's 6.5-inch outer and 8-inch inner displays. The two also diverge in weight, thickness, materials, and screen brightness, with the Pixel reaching 3,600 nits versus the Duo's 3,000 nits, though the Duo adds a nano-texture anti-glare layer. Both devices reportedly carry IP68 water and dust resistance.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-27
Apple has acknowledged that the internal folding display on a small number of its new $2,000 iPhone Duo devices is breaking shortly after purchase. Customers have reported the screens failing almost immediately after unboxing the foldable phone.
wsj.com
· 2026-10-27
Apple has released the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, priced from $1,999. The device features a redesigned hinge that nearly eliminates the visible crease common to other foldables, along with software changes to support its dual-screen format.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-10-27
Apple has released iOS 27.2, adding beta support for French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish to Siri, along with the ability for the assistant to recall details from earlier conversations. The update also brings Apple Pencil compatibility for the foldable iPhone Duo in apps like Notes and Preview, new FaceTime features such as Dual Capture and third-party captioning, and updates to Messages, Shared Albums, Podcasts, and a Multiview feature for watching multiple live sports streams.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-10-27
A new app called Tiny Computers lets iPhone Duo owners transform their device's dual screens into emulations of classic computers. Options include four vintage Macs—the original 1984 Macintosh, iMac G3, iBook G3, and PowerBook G4—alongside non-Apple machines like the Commodore 64, IBM PC, Amiga 500, ThinkPad, and Windows 95/XP laptops. Each emulation includes limited functionality such as clickable keyboards, command lines, paint programs, and simple games, with hidden files and secrets to discover.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-27
Apple's first foldable phone, the $1,999 iPhone Duo released last week, is drawing complaints from users whose 7.6-inch inner displays are cracking with visible white lines, in some cases within hours of use. Apple has acknowledged the problem publicly, saying it is aware of an issue affecting a small number of units, while allowing affected customers to swap devices at Apple Stores.
futurism.com
· 2026-10-27
Apple confirmed it will replace iPhone Duo handsets affected by inner-display problems, days after the foldable phone's launch. Users have shared photos online showing lines, cracks along the screen's crease, and reported crunching sounds when opening the device. Apple said a small number of units are affected and advised owners to contact the company for a replacement.
bbc.co.uk
· 2026-10-27
Lux Optics has rolled out an update to its Halide camera app that adapts the interface for Apple's iPhone Duo foldable, adding layouts for each of the device's three fold positions. The update lets users reposition camera controls, including a mode that turns the partially-open Duo into a waist-level viewfinder camera. The release is live now for Halide Mark III users, with Lux Optics saying more Duo-specific features are planned.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-26
Apple kicked off a multi-day product rollout by unveiling a redesigned iPad Mini, available to preorder Wednesday and in stores Nov. 6, priced from $699. The tablet features an 8.5-inch OLED display, IP67 water resistance, an A20 chip, a repositioned front camera and a new 'Acoustic Display' speaker system. Apple is expected to reveal an M6-powered iMac and refreshed MacBook Pro models, possibly with OLED screens, later this week, alongside a scheduled HomePod Mini 2 launch Friday.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-26
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