The iPhone Duo is compatible with the Apple Pencil, if you have the right one. MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera tested the Apple Pencil with the iPhone Duo to see if it's a useful tool to pick up. If you already have an Apple Pencil 1, Apple Pencil 2, or Apple Pencil Pro to use with an i…
The option to reserve an iPhone Duo for Apple Store pickup is starting to return on Apple's online store, with the system live again in countries such as Australia, China, Japan, and South Korea. Unfortunately, our spot check revealed extremely limited availability right now, with few to no time slo…
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Apple's flagship Champs-Elysees store will remain closed Saturday as the company suspends retail operations across Paris ahead of planned protests. Apple Champs-Elysees | Image credit: Apple Apple will close seven French stores on Saturday, October 24, as Paris prepares for further protests followin…
Just hours after being released, an iPhone Duo running iOS 27.1 has been jailbroken by hacker team Calif. Calif demonstrated the iPhone Duo's icons and widgets bouncing around, and added an anime character to the device's screen. group shared videos featuring an untethered jailbreak on an iPhone 1…
Apple today seeded an updated version of the watchOS 27.2 release candidate, four days after the first RC became available. Registered developers and public beta testers can download software through the Apple Watch Settings app or using the Apple Watch app on iPhone. Siri AI features and extends S…
Following more than three months of renovations, the Apple SouthGate store in Bath, England reopened today, just in time for iPhone Duo launch day. The store has received an updated design with a dedicated Apple Pickup area, a more accessible Genius Bar with varied table and seat heights, and other…
Some iPhone Duos are already experiencing hinge issues that cause display cracks, based on photos shared on Reddit and the MacRumors forums. Almost all of the display faults are right along the hinge, and most result in a line of bright pixels across one side of the screen. An iPhone Duo owner in Au…
In the early years of iPhone launches, long lines would form at Apple Stores around the world, but those queues gradually became a thing of the past amid the rise of online pre-orders. At least, until the iPhone Duo launched today. Apple Domain NORTHSIDE in Austin, Texas today iPhone Duo fever is re…
What HomeView does, it does very well, yet there are compromises and so many use cases where an old iPad would do much better. Here's what you can do to get most of the HomeView experience. With just two mounting brackets, I can have my iPad Pro on the wall and also readily take it out again when I…
Amazon's weekend Mac mini sale has slashed prices of the 2026 line to as low as $779, with discounts of up to $150 off. Save up to $150 on new Mac mini models. If you're looking to pick up Apple's latest compact desktop at a discount, Amazon has several configurations on sale at up to $150 off for t…
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through the reception to the iPhone Duo as it goes on sale today, what to expect from next week's "Pro and tell" experience, and the iPod's 25th anniversary. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The iPhone Duo launches…
Apple this week released the full and final version of iOS 27.1, but it is only available for the foldable iPhone Duo that launched today. iPhone Duo already ships with iOS 27.1 preinstalled, but users need to update to a newer build of iOS 27.1 while setting up the device, and that newer build is a…
iPhone Duo is the first iPhone that can run two apps on the screen at the same time. Unfold the phone in landscape orientation, and Split View puts two apps side by side on the 7.6-inch inner display. It's especially handy for things like keeping Messages open next to Maps, or Safari next to Notes.…
Apple's first foldable is its most expensive smartphone yet, but T-Mobile has got your back with $1,000 off an iPhone Duo when you join America's best network* with zero dollars out of pocket and no trade-in required. Get iPhone Duo from T-Mobile for $1,000 off and nothing due today. The iPhone Duo…
Apple's new iPhone Duo is now available to purchase, and deals on cases, screen protectors, and the Duo itself are in abundance this week. Below, we're also tracking big discounts on Mac mini, Mac Studio, MacBook Pro, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a li…
Apple's flagship foldable went on sale on Friday, and as is tradition, the Apple CEO was there to kick off the sales. Image Credit: CBS Austin Crowds flocked around Apple Stores worldwide as the iPhone Duo went on sale. As is tradition, Apple's CEO opened the doors at one of the stores. This time, t…
Apple Music is still celebrating the iPod, although only if you know exactly where to look. Here's where to find it. It's incredibly well done. Even the click wheel makes the right sound - image credit: Apple. On October 23, 2026, the iPhone Duo shipped, but 25 years earlier, to the day, Steve Jobs…
Apple Music has a 404 page easter egg on the web: a functional iPod that appears when you load a page that does not exist, such as music.apple.com/macrumors. "Page Not Found," says Apple. "Give this a spin instead." music.apple.com/ipod instead, the page says "Looking for something?" instead of "Pag…
As expected, the iPhone Duo greets you personally if you purchase it from an Apple Store in the United States. MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris had an in-store pickup reservation for an iPhone Duo at Apple Fifth Avenue in New York today, and the device showed "Hello Aaron" when he turned it on. It…
Apple's iPhone Duo uses traditional Touch ID authentication instead of Face ID, with the sensor built into the side button, iPad-style. By default you have to authenticate with your finger to unlock the device, then swipe up to dismiss the Lock Screen, but there's a setting that removes the latter s…
The iPhone Duo is coming this week for a select lucky few, which includes one of your hosts but not the other, plus HomeView's benefits are still debatable, and Apple has thoughts about AI superfans, all on the AppleInsider Podcast. You know if you want an iPhone Duo, but it may be harder to decide…
I had three major questions about the form factor of Apple's new iPhone Duo, and wondered if it would work for me. After some time with it, I have my answers. Holding the new iPhone Duo There are a lot of ways Apple could have approached the first folding iPhone. I've tested a lot of the other popul…
Marking a stolen iPhone as lost instantly locks your data, but the real race is securing your accounts before the thief does. Here is how to lock it down and recover. What do I do if my iPhone was stolen? Your first instinct may be to retrace the day and check under car seats, behind couch cushions,…
One day the iPod was everywhere and the next it was nowhere. But this device that propelled Apple toward the iPhone may never be forgotten. How Apple advertised the first-ever iPod - image credit: Apple. It surprised the world that Apple, of all companies, was the one to produce a hit music player w…
Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, officially launched today, Friday October 23. Pre-order deliveries are arriving to customers, but supply is extremely tight – although anyone who didn't order in advance may still be able to buy one in person, depending on local availability. That said,…
iPhone Duo preorders are showing up at customers' doorsteps ad in Apple Stores as Apple's first foldable rolls out worldwide. Two of the first customers at Apple Jing'an in Shanghai, and their dogs - image credit: Apple Apple opened preorders for the iPhone Duo on October 16 ahead of its October 23…
Apple's first foldable iPhone is drawing buyers to storefronts days before launch, while the first preorders are shipping for Friday delivery. Image credit: Lexus C (@LChenlz) on X People are already lining up at Apple Stores across the globe, hoping for a chance at getting an iPhone Duo. Unfortunat…
Apple increased its share of worldwide PC shipments in the third quarter of 2026, with Counterpoint Research crediting the MacBook Neo for some of the company's resilience during a market downturn. The firm's preliminary estimates put Mac shipments at 5.6 million units, an 11% decrease from the same…
Apple today marks 25 years since the introduction of the original iPod, one of the company's most significant products and a major contributor to its expansion beyond the Mac. Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPod on October 23, 2001, at a small press event in the Town Hall auditorium at Apple's Infini…
Apple's iPhone Duo has attracted more pre-orders than the company anticipated in several major markets, according to DigiTimes, with display chip suppliers hoping its reception will boost investment in foldable devices. OLED touch and display driver integration, known as TDDI. The technology combine…
There's no twist ending for M. Nigh Shyamalan's day in court, as the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has maintained the ruling that Apple TV's "Servant" series did not copy a film titled "The Truth About Emanuel." 'Servant' is a dramatic thriller series on Apple TV A lawsuit brought on by filmmaker Fra…
It's already Friday, October 23 in Australia and New Zealand, which means customers who pre-ordered an iPhone Duo are beginning to receive their devices. We are seeing first impressions and early photos from actual customers on the MacRumors forums, Instagram, Reddit, and other social networks. If y…
Popular password management app 1Password today announced 1Password for Agents, a platform that gives AI agents safe access to user credentials for completing tasks. The platform lets AI agents access logins, passwords, and other data without seeing or storing the information. Agents can send a requ…
'Mass Effect: Universe' looks like it would have focused on a new protagonist and series favorite Liara T'Soni.
Apple added a beta Intelligent Assistant to Pages, Keynote, and Numbers on Thursday, but only Apple Creator Studio subscribers get it. More AI features added to Pages, Keynote, and Numbers On Thursday, Apple updated its iWork trio of apps: the word processor Pages, the presentation app Keynote, and…
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iPhone Duo 2 could address a frequent complaint about the company's first foldable, according to a reliable source. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
President Trump claimed that the Google CEO refused to rename the Atlantic Ocean in Maps.
Amazon-owned Woot is slashing up to 60% off Magic Keyboard accessories for Apple's iPad Air and iPad Pro. Save up to 60% on Magic Keyboards at Woot. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Attackers are actively exploiting critical PHP flaws to target internet-exposed NAS devices. If your files and backups are stored there, they're probably at risk. TerraMaster Network Attached Storage PHP2Shell refers to two critical vulnerabilities in PHP, a scripting language used by web servers an…
A YouTuber has taken a CT scan of the hinge on the iPhone Duo and uncovered both how it works and what its limitations are. HTX Studio used a CT scan and then built a 3D model of the iPhone Duo hinge to examine it - image credit: HTX Studio. One of the surprises at the iPhone Duo launch was how it w…
Today on Mark Gurman’s Power On podcast, the prolific leaker offered fresh insights into several features in the works for future iPhone Duo models, including larger screen sizes and possibly a Telephoto camera. more…
Amazon's $570 discount on Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro delivers the lowest price on record for the M5 Pro model. Save $570 on Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro - Image credit: Apple Amazon is clearing out MacBook Pro inventory ahead of next week's Apple Event, and today's $570 discount on the standard M5 P…
Apple has announced a slew of developers who have updated their apps to fit the iPhone Duo, but despite some surprises, there are still so many more who haven't had time. Apple is championing apps that have been updated for the iPhone Duo but there are so many more that have yet to be. Greg Joswiak…
Starting with the United States Grand Prix in Austin TX on Friday, Dolby Atmos will come to F1 on Apple TV, joining Dolby Vision. F1 in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos is available through the Apple TV app on supported Apple devices paired with compatible Dolby-enabled TV and audio hardware. There's al…
Bluesound's wireless speakers and other audio hardware now has Apple Music support integrated, but it is unfortunately not lossless. Bluesound's audio range now supports Apple Music streaming. Image Credit: Bluesound Multi-room audio company Bluesound is rolling out an update to BluOS, the software…
Supply chain reports suggest that Apple has increased iPhone Duo orders by more than 40% in response to what the company described as “extraordinary” pre-order demand. Delivery dates started slipping literally within a minute or so of pre-orders opening, and it wasn’t immediately clear whether this…
The "Snapintosh" project has launched, making it possible to load macOS onto an Asus A16 laptop. At the moment, audio, cameras, and sleep won't work, and it will be a bit of a climb to make more models compatible. Interesting, just the same! https://github.com/Acelogic/Snapintosh Continue Reading on…
It wouldn't be surprising if Apple increased production of the iPhone Duo because of demand, but a new report is conflating two different figures to conclude that there's been a great increase. Being able to open to different degrees requires a hinge design that is complex to manufacture in volume.…
After a year of use, it remains clear that the Apple Vision Pro benefits from the power of M5, even if not much else changed. Apple's work is far from over. Apple Vision Pro review: one year into M5 and there's not much to say I'm writing this review with ten Safari tabs open in a carousel, Drafts b…
A new report claims that not only is Apple aiming to add Face ID to a future iPhone Duo, but that it may not need a notch or cutout. Future iPhone Duo models may add under-display Face ID to the front screen. While the first iPhone Duo appears to be something of a hit, it is lacking the key Face ID…
After years of litigation, Apple has been told by the Federal Court of Australia to allow alternative App Stores and end anti-steering practices, basically copying previous rulings. Australia wants Apple to allow alternative app stores Apple is facing antitrust lawsuits and similar battles around th…
The DOJ's antitrust case has run long, and now the DOJ fears some new evidence may have emerged in the previous year that will prove once and for all Apple is in the wrong. But document collection has ended. DOJ's antitrust lawsuit against Apple hits another wall Apple is being sued by the United St…
Now that the iPhone Duo is at least partially out in the wild, the horde of reviewers that have used the device are finding things that were previously unannounced and undiscovered. Here are a few examples. Early iPhone Duo reviews have shed more light on some obscure features exclusive to the folda…
A New Mexico judge hit Meta with a record-breaking $25 billion penalty on Wednesday, stemming from a lawsuit over the Cambridge Analytica debacle. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg The ruling follows September's guilty finding after a two-week trial. Ultimately, the court ruled that Meta was responsible for…
Limited-time deals on Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 5 docks are going on at Amazon, delivering up to $100 in savings. Many of the deals end today, so don't delay. Save up to $100 on Thunderbolt docks for Mac today. Amazon's Thunderbolt dock sale includes several Thunderbolt 5 options from leading br…
Google Maps has added Gemini to CarPlay. Here's how you can access it. Gemini debuts on CarPlay Starting Wednesday, Google Maps users can access Gemini within CarPlay. This lets drivers and passengers ask Gemini questions using natural language. For example, a driver can ask what the weather will be…
Apple has revealed how it used music itself to create the visuals for its new Apple Music rebrand that features a "made by sound" rippling visual sting. Detail from Apple's video about its rebranding of Apple Music - image credit: Apple. First Apple remade its Apple Music logo into a more chunky des…
Apple originally said that Apple Pencil support was coming to the iPhone Duo before the end of 2026. That much is true, but it is coming much sooner than expected, in iOS 27.2. The Apple Pencil with USB-C is supported on both the inside and outside screens. Apple Pencil support is with iOS 27.2 btw…