Apple is reportedly adapting its Presto iOS-updating machines to run diagnostics on returned iPhones without opening their sealed packaging, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Currently, staff must open sealed boxes to verify a returned iPhone works, which prevents it from being resold as new and forces a trip back to the warehouse for repackaging. Presto would scan and test the device through the sealed box, allowing a quicker refund and restocking process.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-26
Multiple Reddit users report that the inner display on Apple's new foldable, the iPhone Duo, cracks when opened, with some cases occurring during initial setup. WIRED says its own review unit has shown no issues after two weeks of daily use, and Apple has not responded to a request for comment.
wired.com
· 2026-10-26
A new leak from tipster Smart Pikachu on Weibo details the standard Xiaomi 18, which is expected to launch after the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max. The compact flagship is said to feature a large camera island, two-tone metal rear finish, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset, a roughly 7,000mAh battery, and dual 200MP cameras, but without the Pro model's Smart Privacy Display.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-26
A video demo from YouTuber Stephen Robles shows the folding iPhone Duo can trigger Shortcuts automations when the device is opened, closed, or either. Robles used the Open trigger to automatically launch a productivity app, and confirmed the Closed trigger could be set to lock the phone. Developer pdfu had previously found references to this feature in code last month, but this marks the first public video of it working.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-26
YouTuber JerryRigEverything put Apple's iPhone Duo through a battery of durability tests, scratching the inner display with keys, coins and chainmail, and pouring in sand to test its IP68 rating. He also stripped off the nanotexture coating against Apple's warnings, noting the screen looked better glossy but scratches became more visible once stripped.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-26
Samsung sponsored an Instagram video that shows a sliced green apple failing to fold together before cutting to the Galaxy Z Fold 8, which it claims is 1.6mm thinner and 53g lighter than Apple's new foldable. The ad ends with the tagline 'Years ahead in Foldables,' timed to coincide with early reports of cracked screens on Apple's iPhone Duo.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-26
iFixit tore down Apple's iPhone Duo and built a 3D model of its hinge using teardown footage, patents and CT scans to investigate reported screen cracking. The group found that the center support bar sometimes fails to drop far enough when folding, creating a stress point, and that fine dust particles can enter the hinge mechanism despite the phone's IP68 rating, potentially causing the 'green line' display damage some users have reported.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-26
A consumer tech guide examines Apple's accessory lineup—including cases, charging bricks, and cables—and identifies which items justify their premium pricing versus which can be bought cheaper from other retailers. The piece highlights examples like Apple's $49 silicone case and $39 power adapter as items frequently upsold at checkout after a new iPhone purchase.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-26
Durability testers JerryRigEverything and iFixit both found weaknesses in Apple's new iPhone Duo foldable, with the inner display scratching easily and developing permanent green lines that eventually made the screen unresponsive after bending. iFixit's teardown pointed to stress near the hinge's central support as a possible factor, while both tests flagged vulnerability to dust and debris. Apple's foldable is reportedly more repairable than rivals, but replacing the inner screen costs around $1,000.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-26
A specs comparison lines up the rumored foldable iPhone Duo, with its 5.4-inch cover screen and 7.6-inch inner display, against three Android foldables: Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8, Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and Motorola's Razr Fold. The analysis covers screen size, weight, camera resolution, and water/dust resistance ratings across all four devices.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-25
iFixit has published its teardown of Apple's iPhone Duo, awarding it a provisional repairability score of 5 out of 10—the highest the site has given any foldable phone. The analysis focused heavily on the device's hinge mechanism, which combines gears, springs and interconnected metal joints with a waterdrop-shaped bend to protect the display, and the device carries an IP68 dust and water resistance rating.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-25
iPhone's Measure app uses the camera to scan surroundings, letting users tap to mark two points and get an instant length reading, or automatically detect rectangular objects' dimensions. It also includes a Level tool for checking if surfaces are flat or comparing the angles of two different surfaces.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-25
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