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Apple announced it will release its fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 results, with a conference call following at 2 p.m. PT featuring new CEO John Ternus alongside CFO Kevan Parekh. Last year's Q4 saw $102.47 billion in revenue and $27.47 billion in profit, and Apple has guided for 9-11% year-over-year revenue growth this quarter despite currency headwinds and supply constraints.
iOS 27.2 beta 3 introduces several design changes to Apple's Books app, including new progress bars to track reading location and a redesigned bottom-right menu using Liquid Glass styling. The bookmark button has moved out of that menu into a standalone icon in the upper-right, while the 'X' button shifted to the upper-left and the 'Back' button moved to a larger position in the lower-left.
Apple has released the second public beta of iOS 27.2, bringing its redesigned Health app to iPhone users testing the preview. Other changes carried over from the first beta include dual capture for Group FaceTime, expanded Siri language support, Apple TV app profiles on iPhone, and renamed sections in Apple Podcasts. Apple is expected to release iOS 27.2 officially later this month.
A comparison outlines key differences between Apple's upcoming iPhone Duo foldable, shipping October 23, and Motorola's Razr Ultra, already on the market. The Duo opens into a passport-style 7.6-inch iPad-like display and uses Apple's A20 Pro chip, while the Razr Ultra opens into a standard 7-inch candybar layout and runs on a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor with 16GB of RAM. Both devices use dual rear cameras, with Apple rated at 48 megapixels and Motorola at 50, while Motorola's front camera outpaces the Duo's at 50 megapixels versus 12.
Apple has shared a preview of the iPhone Duo's enhanced PDF viewing capabilities, featuring a new two-page layout in its Quick Look feature. This update aims to improve the experience of reading PDFs on a smartphone, a task traditionally better suited to tablets like the iPad. The device is expected to launch in October, with additional features such as Apple Pencil support anticipated later this year.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 with 256GB storage has dropped to $1,549.99 at Amazon, down from $1,899.99, with Best Buy pricing it $100 higher. The Z Fold 8 Ultra now starts at $1,699.99, down from $2,099.99, marking $150 off its previous lowest price.
A new iOS app called Darkplug lets film photographers control their enlarger via a cheap networked smart plug instead of a dedicated darkroom timer. The app offers a red-on-black interface designed to avoid fogging photo paper, plus basic straight-print timing for free, with advanced features like F-stop timing, test strips, dodge-and-burn planning and split-grade printing available through a one-time Darkplug+ purchase.
A rare cruise liner passing through Tower Bridge provided an unexpected opportunity to test the night video capabilities of the iPhone 18 Pro. The device's wider aperture and enhanced processing resulted in noticeably better low-light video quality compared to previous models. This showcases Apple's ongoing efforts to close the gap between still and video night photography in smartphones.
The fall Prime Day sale features significant price reductions on Apple products, including AirPods Pro 3 at $179 and AirPods Max 2 at $429. The new M6 Mac mini lineup is available at up to $150 off, alongside deals on Mac Studio, MacBook Air, and the latest Apple Watch models, with some prices reaching all-time lows. Additional discounts extend to accessories like cases, keyboards, and power banks, as well as new product releases such as the iPhone 18 Pro cases and Magic Keyboard.
A seasoned product designer with experience at Apple and other major firms discusses how Asia became the global hub for electronics manufacturing, a transition he contributed to starting in the 1990s. He notes that companies like Apple initially built their own factories before outsourcing production to Asia. His insights stem from over 60 years of experience in product design and manufacturing across multiple companies.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro features a main camera with a wider aperture of f/1.48, compared to the previous model's f/1.78, aiming to enhance background blur in photos. Tests comparing images taken at both apertures under controlled conditions showed only minor differences in depth of field. The study focused on optical effects, excluding computational Portrait mode enhancements.
Apple has begun accepting app and game submissions tailored for the upcoming iPhone Duo, requiring developers to use Xcode 27.1. Starting April 2027, app listings must include iPhone Duo screenshots, and apps will display a badge indicating compatibility. The company also offers resources and workshops to assist developers in preparing their apps for the new device launch, which is scheduled for October 23.