Apple’s Mac Edge Light feature could expand to the iPhone, according to an unconfirmed code finding shared by researcher pdfu on X. The post points to iOS 27 release-candidate code and a device subtype that appears to reference iPhone Duo. This is not an Apple announcement, and it does not prove that Edge Light will […]

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Apple says Live Rewind on Apple Watch cannot be used secretly because activation requires a deliberate double press of the Digital Crown, plays a chime, and shows a full-screen animation with a microphone indicator. The chime plays even when the watch is muted or headphones are connected. After activation, Live Rewind shows only a text […]

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Apple says Siri Recap can listen for conversations on Apple Watch, process the audio, and create a short high-level summary without keeping an audio recording for replay. The feature is opt-in, and users can control it by time, location, or a manual switch. Apple’s Audio Intelligence support document says raw audio is not recorded or […]

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Apple’s Apple Watch Ultra 4 technical specifications list precision dual-frequency GPS with GPS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou, but GLONASS is missing. The older Apple Watch Ultra specification page lists GLONASS alongside those systems. That makes the omission a real change in Apple’s published wording, although Apple does not explain whether it reflects hardware, software, regional […]

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T-Mobile says iPhone Handoff will cost $5 per month, giving compatible customers a way to use one T-Mobile number across two iPhones. The feature arrives with iOS 27 and is aimed at people who regularly switch between a primary and secondary phone. Apple’s iPhone Handoff support guide says two phones need iOS 27 or later, […]

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Apple has extended free access to iPhone satellite features for another year for eligible iPhone 14, iPhone 15, and iPhone 16 users. The change lets qualifying owners continue using supported safety and messaging tools when cellular and Wi-Fi coverage are unavailable. What the published information says Apple says the extension applies to eligible devices activated […]

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The iPhone Duo gives Apple a new hardware category, but its long-term appeal will depend on the apps that arrive after launch. A foldable 7.6-inch display has room for more information, but only thoughtful layouts can turn that room into a real advantage. What the published information says Apple has published developer guidance for iPhone […]

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Apple’s first foldable iPhone may quickly become one of the category’s biggest products. A new analyst forecast says iPhone Duo shipments could give Apple almost one-quarter of global foldable smartphone shipments in 2026, despite the phone arriving late in the year. What the published information says TrendForce expects Apple to ship about five million iPhone […]

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The iPhone Duo has prompted comparisons with Apple Vision Pro because both are expensive first-generation products that need developer support. The comparison misses an important point, because iPhone Duo remains an iPhone when it is folded and becomes a larger screen when it is opened. What the published information says Apple says the device opens […]

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Apple’s first foldable iPhone brings together the company’s familiar phone software and a larger screen that opens into a 7.6-inch workspace. It is a carefully considered first step into a category that Samsung and other Android makers have been refining for years. What the published information says Apple says iPhone Duo has a 5.4-inch outer […]

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iPhone Duo and Galaxy Z Fold8 are close rivals because both combine a conventional outer screen with a tablet-sized inner display. Their shared format hides important differences in handling, durability claims, software, cameras, and price. What the published information says Apple lists a 7.6-inch inner display and 5.4-inch cover display for iPhone Duo, while Samsung […]

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