Apple News 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 23, 2026, 4:40 AM ET
iPhone Duo Launch
Demand for Apple's iPhone Duo reportedly exceeds the company's expectations, with supply chain reports suggesting Apple has boosted orders by more than 40%. Launch day is Friday, and early buyers have been lining up days ahead despite a high chance of missing out. First orders have already begun reaching customers in Australia and New Zealand, where deliveries started on October 23. Reviewers are broadly positive; one verdict calls it the best foldable phone available, though not without compromises. Apple has also been raising questions about whether more component orders will translate into higher shipments.
Developer Ecosystem
Apple says developers are showing incredible support for the device, and the company has highlighted more than 50 apps being updated for it. Apple will also label Made for iPhone Duo apps in the App Store. Still, critics argue that app support is the device's weak point for now. iWork apps gained an Intelligent Assistant and Duo support, while TestFlight and GarageBand also received updates. Retro emulator Delta shipped a version with a Liquid Glass interface that looks strong on the device.
Future Hardware
Leaks point to a larger future model with a possible telephoto camera, and Apple may enlarge the inner display on later versions. Prototypes of a second-generation model reportedly include under-display Face ID. A hinge teardown by a You Tuber revealed the mechanism's engineering. Giant Duo displays have appeared at Apple's Fifth Avenue store.
Mac and Software
Counterpoint Research says the MacBook Neo helped Apple gain PC market share during a global downturn. Next week Apple will unveil a redesigned MacBook Pro. Meanwhile, iOS 27.2 brings redesigned Apple Music and Books apps, and Apple TV gains profiles and sign language support. Apple is also reportedly rebranding Apple Music. In Phone, a new call context feature arrives in iOS. Apple temporarily pulled Keynote, Pages and Numbers from the App Store before restoring them. Apple blocked compromised certificates that could enable fake websites.
Services and Media
Apple TV's Servant plagiarism case was upheld on appeal, with the Ninth Circuit affirming the verdict. A Fleetwood Mac documentary, The Chain, finally has a premiere date. Formula 1 races on Apple TV now support Dolby Atmos, starting with the United States Grand Prix. Amazon rebranded Kindle Unlimited as Kindle+, adding more audiobooks. YouTube is removing the Subscriptions tab from its mobile apps.
Apps and Security
WhatsApp is testing scheduled messages on iPhone. Strava revamped route discovery with smarter search and better offline maps. Orangetheory now supports Apple Watch tracking for a one-time fee. Attackers are exploiting PHP flaws to target NAS devices, and the vulnerability has taken some websites offline. Apple Vision Pro with M5 shows signs of life a year after launch, and a Windows ARM laptop can now run mac OS.
Coming Up
Apple's redesigned MacBook Pro is set for unveiling next week, and iOS 27.2 arrives the same week.