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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.
AT&T has told customers using the iPhone 18 Pro Max on its network to install Apple's newly released iOS 27 software update as soon as possible. The warning follows Apple's rollout of the first update to iOS 27 this week, though the carrier has not detailed the specific issue prompting the alert.
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.
According to a Dealabs report, OPPO's upcoming Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max will launch in Europe at €1,499 and €1,799 respectively, with the devices expected on October 21. That marks a roughly €500 jump from last year's Find X9 at the same 12GB/512GB tier, and the European models reportedly get smaller 7,150mAh batteries and no 16GB RAM option compared to their Chinese counterparts.
AT&T sent a text to customers urging them to update their iPhone 18 Pro Max to iOS 27.0.1, saying it would fix problems with calls, texts, and data, including 911 access. However, Apple's release notes for iOS 27.0.1 only mention Face ID and camera fixes, and multiple affected users report the connectivity problems persist after updating, with phones still showing 'SOS' in the status bar.
Counterpoint Research's China Weekly Smartphone Sell-Out Tracker found the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max drove Apple to a 33% share of China's smartphone market in Week 38, making it the top-selling brand. The Pro series saw 12% year-on-year sales growth in its first three days, reversing a 17% decline in overall Chinese smartphone sales since July.
Huawei unveiled the Mate 90, Mate 90 Pro, Mate 90 Pro Max, and Mate 90 RS Ultimate Design phones alongside a separate accessory called the Ruiying Z10. The Z10 attaches magnetically via a 'HyperClick' mount to the Mate 90 Pro Max Collector's Edition and Mate 90 RS Master Edition, adding a one-inch 50MP RYYB sensor with continuous optical zoom from 24mm to 240mm (roughly 1x to 10x) and a variable f/2.0-f/4.5 aperture.
Huawei has released the Ruiying Z10, an attachable lens for its Mate 90 Pro Max collector's edition and Mate 90 RS phones that contains a 1-inch-type, 50-megapixel RYYB sensor larger than any sensor in the phone itself. The accessory offers a true variable 24-240mm zoom with f/2.0-f/4.5 aperture, screws directly onto the phone's camera island without needing a case, and weighs 346g while costing roughly $895.
Amazon is offering unlocked, Renewed Premium iPhone 17 Pro Max units starting at $1,385.78 for the 1TB model, over $500 less than Apple's 1TB iPhone 18 Pro Max. The retailer's early fall Prime Day event also includes a $500 cut on an M5 Pro MacBook Pro, ecobee HomeKit discounts up to $210 off, Apple Watch Solo Loop bands from $7, a $100 discount on Apple's Magic Keyboard Folio, and 40% off the MagSafe Battery Pack.
Leaker Ice Universe claims Samsung's Galaxy S27 Ultra will weigh 218 grams, about 4 grams more than the Galaxy S26 Ultra, while keeping the same 7.9mm thickness. The extra weight follows earlier reports that the phone will carry a larger 5,700mAh battery, up from 5,000mAh in the current model.
Leakers Digital Chat Station and Ice Universe report that Huawei's Mate 90 Pro Max will have a special edition variant supporting a detachable external camera accessory. Unlike telephoto extender lenses used on rival phones, this add-on reportedly has its own 1-inch sensor with continuous optical zoom from 24mm to 240mm (1x-10x) and an aperture ranging from f/2.0 to f/4.5.
OpenAI paused new sign-ups for its $200 ChatGPT Pro tier on September 10 after heavy demand, leaving the $100 Pro plan as the top option for new buyers. OpenAI executive Thibault Sottiaux says sign-ups will reopen September 30 at the same $200 price, but with roughly half the previous API-dollar allowance and no five-hour usage cap. TestingCatalog has also spotted an unannounced $500/month 'Pro Max' tier appearing in the subscription interface.