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×Last updated: October 22, 2026, 3:40 PM ET
iPhone Duo Launch
The iPhone Duo features a hinge that a You Tuber has examined closely via CT scan, while early buyers are lining up days early despite a high chance of disappointment. Reviewers praise the device as the best foldable available but note clear trade-offs, and several have raised concerns about thermal performance and the slower Touch ID that replaces Face ID. Apple reportedly boosted orders by 44% on strong demand, though one analysis argues that additional component orders do not necessarily mean higher shipments. Early pre-orders now show a "shipped" status ahead of the in-store launch.
App Ecosystem
Apple has highlighted more than 50 apps updated for the device and will label compatible titles as "Made for iPhone Duo" in the App Store. Developers have shown strong support, but critics argue that app readiness remains the device's weakest point. Things has added an adaptive layout for the foldable form factor, and Tesla's app now supports iPad and iPhone Duo.
Future Hardware
Leaks point to a larger iPhone Duo model that may include a telephoto camera, and prototypes of a second-generation model reportedly feature under-display Face ID. Next week Apple will unveil a redesigned MacBook Pro that analysts expect to outperform the current model.
Software and Services
iOS 27.2 launches next week with redesigned Apple Music and Books apps, and it also hints at a Messages fix long requested by users. Apple's Music rebrand is now live on the web. Formula 1 streaming on Apple TV adds Dolby Atmos starting with Friday's United States Grand Prix in Austin.
Legal and Regulatory
An Australian federal judge has ordered Apple to open iPhone to alternative app stores following the Epic Games ruling, and Fortnite is returning to the Australian App Store as a result. In the United States, Apple and the Justice Department have filed a joint notice of impasse over a document cutoff date in the antitrust case.
Security
Attackers are actively exploiting critical PHP flaws against internet-exposed NAS devices, and the vulnerability has taken numerous websites offline. Apple has blocked compromised certificates that could let attackers impersonate websites.
Deals and Products
Amazon has cut $49 off Wi-Fi iPad models, and MacBook Pro and Apple Pencil discounts are also available this week. Bluesound speakers now offer native Apple Music streaming. A "Snapintosh" project has made it possible to run macOS on a Windows ARM laptop.
Coming Up
The iPhone Duo reaches stores tomorrow, and iOS 27.2 launches next week alongside the MacBook Pro redesign Apple will unveil.