Apple had a packed week, unveiling new MacBook Pro models with OLED touchscreens and an OLED iPad mini, while the iPhone Duo faced reports of inner display damage. The new MacBook Pro panels, branded PROLED XDR, support refresh rates from 10Hz to 120Hz and peak brightness of up to 2,000 nits, starting at $2,899 and going on sale November 6. The updated iPad mini features an 8.5-inch OLED display and the A20 Pro chip, though the 128GB and 256GB models use a binned chip with fewer CPU cores.
The iPhone Duo's inner display problems sparked claims Apple lowered quality inspection standards, an allegation from an unnamed Foxconn employee. Meanwhile, Poco introduced the X8s for global markets, featuring a 6.35-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, up to 12GB RAM, 512GB storage, and a 6,330mAh battery with 100W charging. Apple rolled out iOS 27.2, expanding Siri AI to additional languages and adding Apple Pencil USB-C support on the iPhone Duo.
The company also updated Final Cut Pro with Motion VFX tools and Content Hub integration. A new leak suggests the iPhone 18e could launch in spring 2027. In other news, Instagram is testing a "Features" format for horizontal videos up to 90 minutes, targeting select creators.
Source: GSMArena · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing