Apple News 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 22, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
iPhone Duo Launch
The iPhone Duo has begun reaching customers, with first orders arriving in Australia and New Zealand ahead of the official rollout. Early hands-on coverage has been broadly positive, with one reviewer calling it the best foldable phone while flagging trade-offs. Apple has reportedly boosted orders by more than 40% on strong demand, though a separate analysis cautions that additional parts orders do not necessarily translate into higher shipments. Pre-orders have already switched to a "shipped" status, and buyers lined up days early despite the limited availability.
Ecosystem and App Support
Apple has spent the week rolling out support across its software. Its iWork suite gained an Intelligent Assistant alongside iPhone Duo compatibility, and Test Flight and Garage Band received updates of their own. Apple highlighted more than 50 apps optimized for the device and will label them "Made for iPhone Duo" in the App Store. Developers have shown strong support, though critics argue that app lag remains the device's weak point. Tesla's app added native iPad and iPhone Duo support, and Things introduced an adaptive layout for the foldable.
Future Hardware
Rumors point to further iterations. Apple is reportedly considering a larger inner display for future models, and a leaker has described a possible telephoto camera. Second-generation prototypes reportedly include under-display Face ID. Giant iPhone Duo displays have also appeared at Apple's Fifth Avenue store. A You Tuber's CT scan has revealed the hinge design in detail.
Mac and Apple Event
Apple is expected to unveil a redesigned MacBook Pro next week. Separately, a Counterpoint Research report credits the MacBook Neo with helping Apple weather a global PC downturn.
Software and Services
iOS 27.2 arrives next week with profiles and sign-language support for Apple TV, and it redesigns Apple Music and Books. Apple is also reportedly rebranding Apple Music. In iOS, a new call context feature in the Phone app is drawing praise. Apple temporarily pulled Keynote, Pages and Numbers from the App Store before restoring them. Formula 1 streaming on Apple TV gains Dolby Atmos support starting with the United States Grand Prix in Austin on Friday.
Legal and Regulatory
The Ninth Circuit upheld a verdict in Apple's favor in a copyright dispute over its Apple TV thriller series. In Australia, a 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.
Security
Critical PHP flaws are being actively exploited against internet-facing NAS devices, and patches vary by vendor. The vulnerability has also taken websites offline. Apple has blocked compromised certificates that could enable fake websites.
Coming Up
iOS 27.2 arrives next week, and Apple will unveil the MacBook Pro redesign at its event next week. Fleetwood Mac documentary The Chain has a release date on Apple TV.