Apple officially rolls out iOS 27.2. Here's what's new

Alex Perry — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:19:01 +0000

It's not a huge update, but there's a bit to chew on.

Apple has a fresh new iOS update for everyone to check out.

Monday marked the official launch of iOS 27.2, which is now available as a software update on all compatible iPhones. To install it, simply open the Settings app, tap General, and then tap Software Update. No …

Worried about iPhone Duo screen cracking? Watch a robot fold one until it breaks

Alex Perry — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:21:29 +0000

This is a good way to spend your Monday.

Whether you've gotten your hands on an iPhone Duo or not, the main thing on most people's minds regarding Apple's new foldable device is just how much stress it can withstand before breaking.

That's what our friends at CNET (Note: Mashable and CNET are both owned by Ziff Davis) …

Best iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max camera gear: Cages, VND filters, and grips

Keval Shukla — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:37:40 +0000

Transforming the iPhone 18 Pro or Pro Max into a cinema-grade filmmaking and photography rig requires moving beyond simple point-and-shoot ergonomics. This essential gear guide breaks down the core accessory categories—from modular aluminum cages and variable neutral density filters to tactile grips and external SSDs—explaining how each tool solves physical hardware limits, manages harsh exposure, and delivers stable, professional results without relying on brand-specific hype.

The iPhone Duo could be boosting Samsung Galaxy foldable sales

Alex Perry — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:59:51 +0000

Search interest in foldables is on the rise.

Samsung says its foldable phones are selling like hotcakes, and if you read between the lines, Apple might be one big reason why.

People may not be camping out in front of Samsung stores like they are for the just-released iPhone Duo, but it's been a good year …

The truth about iPhone Duo problems: The shoddy-looking apps, FaceTime camera, and the hinge

Stan Schroeder — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:24:31 +0000

Some people are freaking out about these four iPhone Duo issues. I have the phone; here's how bad they really are.

Apple's iPhone Duo is currently in that strange limbo where it's been announced, it's available to pre-order, but it's not widely available yet.

In this period, every issue and bug gets amplified, especially when the device is so different from anything Apple has done before. We've seen people declaring …

New Duo apps have me rethinking how to use the iPhone

Mashable ME — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:12:00 +0000

Two displays mean double the ambition. We explore how top app makers are reinventing iOS for Apple's folding screen era.

iPhone Duo 2 prototypes are already circulating at Apple, report says

Timothy Beck Werth — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:18:12 +0000

The scoop comes from — who else? — Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

The iPhone Duo doesn't officially come out until tomorrow, but on the Bloomberg "Power On" podcast, Apple oracle Mark Gurman is already reporting on the iPhone Duo 2 and the iPhone Duo 3.

Early reviews for the iPhone Duo are out now …

Apple explained its Music logo redesign, and some people like it now

Alex Perry — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:08:50 +0000

Coming in iOS 27.2.

Earlier this month, some Apple Music fans had a negative response to their first look at the app's new logo. After an explanation from Apple, it seems like people are becoming more OK with it.

Apple put out a short YouTube video (via

7 apps that look gorgeous on the iPhone Duo's display

Stan Schroeder — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:09:11 +0000

Getting an iPhone Duo? These are the apps you need to try ASAP.

Why would anyone want a foldable phone? That's easy: You want a pocketable phone that still has a display large enough to truly enjoy books, magazines, games, and perhaps do some work without squinting.

With the iPhone Duo (read our review here), Apple did an amazing job with the

iPhone Duo reviewers dislike this one thing about Apple's foldable

Matt Binder — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:24:44 +0000

Apple's first foldable device has received glowing reviews — except for the FaceTime camera.

The iPhone Duo officially launches on Friday, Oct. 23, and the first reviews have officially arrived (including our own).

Tech reviewers seem unanimous: The iPhone Duo is a really fun phone, especially for a first-generation device.

However, most early reviewers also agree on what they dislike about the iPhone Duo: …

Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2: Everything new, everything fixed

Alex Perry — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:14:53 +0000

Don't get too excited about this one, but it's still important.

There's a new Android beta out there for your perusal.

Google has released the second beta for the third quarterly platform release of Android 17, available for installation on Pixel devices now. You can install it now by enrolling your device in Google's …

Apple iPhone Duo review: This changes everything

Stan Schroeder — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The most interesting iPhone since the first one.

Apple's iPhone Duo is an important phone. The iPhone has been around for two decades, and this is the first time Apple has tried something completely different with its best-selling product. Other companies have had foldable phones for years, but none of those carry the weight of a foldable iPhone. …

Apple iPhone Duo vs. iPhone 18 Pro: First-hand impressions, how to decide

Matt Binder — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Which Apple flagship should you get? We've tried them both, and we have some ideas...

Planning to upgrade your iPhone this year? If you want the most feature-packed device, the choice is usually easy: You'd buy the latest iPhone Pro Max, and this time around, that's the very impressive iPhone 18 Pro Max.

However, Apple decided to throw a curveball at …

Apple Self Service Repair update: Eligible devices, pricing credits, and UAE availability

Keval Shukla — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:40:35 +0000

Apple has officially expanded its Self Service Repair program to include the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, M5-series Mac Studio, and M6 Mac mini, allowing independent technicians and consumers to purchase genuine parts, specialized rental tools, and access official schematics.

iPhone Duo preorder delivery timeline might be improving

Chance Townsend — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:52:47 +0000

After a chaotic preorder, Apple customers get some good news.

Some iPhone Duo buyers who were told they’d have to wait until 2027 may be getting their phones much sooner.

Pre-orders for the Duo opened Friday, Oct. 16, and sold out almost immediately. Delivery estimates quickly slipped into late January 2027. Over the weekend, though, a number of customers …

Apple reveals iPhone Duo battery size, screen hardness details

Matt Binder — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:13:02 +0000

The iPhone Duo officially launches on Friday, Oct. 23 – if you were lucky enough to get a pre-order in.

With the iPhone Duo launch imminent (and the device backordered until January), we're now getting concrete information from Apple regarding some specifications that were previously unconfirmed.

Apple recently released an EU energy label for the company's first-ever foldable smartphone, and we now know just how big …

How does the iPhone Duo’s battery compare to every iPhone since the iPhone 13?

Chance Townsend — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:49:44 +0000

The iPhone Duo packs a 4,883 mAh battery, one of the largest Apple has put in an iPhone.

Apple’s iPhone Duo ships Friday, Oct. 23, and it has one of the biggest batteries the company has ever put in an iPhone.

The Duo packs a 4,883 mAh battery, according to data from GSMarena. That’s more capacity than every iPhone released since the iPhone 13, with three …

Apple adds further App Store restrictions around AI 'nudify' apps

Alex Perry — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:15:50 +0000

Apps have to self-police more now.

Apple is trying to tighten its control of the iOS App Store, especially as it regards AI deepfake nude photos.

In a brief note on its developer website, Apple announced a change to its moderation tactics for the App Store. These new measures target apps …

Apple iPhone Duo sells out instantly. It's backordered until December.

Timothy Beck Werth — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:28:56 +0000

Almost everyone who tried to pre-order the iPhone Duo failed miserably, including me.

Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo opened at 8 a.m. ET on Friday, and moments later, the phone was already sold out.

On social media, customers complained that they were unable to secure the phone for in-store pickup, and on the Apple online store, the phone is now backordered …

iPhone Duo preorders are now live: Everything you need to know before buying Apple's first foldable

Haley Henschel — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000

You've got a week until launch.

It's almost iPhone Duo day, folks.

Announced in September after years of rumors, Apple's first-ever foldable phone is now available for preorder ahead of its Oct. 23 release. The iPhone Duo features a passport-style design with a nano-texture inner display, a hidden selfie camera, a blazing-fast A20 …

Global smartphone market sinks to lowest level in 14 years

Alex Perry — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:33:16 +0000

Another thing you can blame AI for.

RAMageddon is showing no sign of stopping, if the global smartphone market is to be believed.

A new report from Counterpoint, a market research firm, indicates that global smartphone shipments were down 20 percent year-over-year in the third quarter of 2026. According to Counterpoint, they hit the …

Qualcomm CEO on next-gen mobile AI: 50GB RAM challenge and on-device agent race

Keval Shukla — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:07:33 +0000

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon has revealed that leading artificial intelligence developers are actively urging the chipmaker to architect mobile silicon capable of running 100-billion-parameter foundation models continuously on smartphones by 2028, sparking an impending "battle of the agents" that will transform mobile devices into autonomous, privacy-first computing endpoints.

The latest Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra rumors and leaks: Everything we know so far

Stan Schroeder — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000

The new Samsung flagship is coming early next year.

It's been an exceptionally busy summer for smartphones, but the fall and winter are shaping up to be similarly intense.

Samsung launched its new foldable phones, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Z Flip 8, in July, and followed up with the affordable …

Samsung Galaxy S27 tier prices reportedly leaked. See the list.

Alex Perry — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:44:30 +0000

We're getting a fourth one, maybe.

Samsung's next batch of flagship phones now has a tentative price tag.

A leaker on X going by @phonefuturist (cited by AndroidHeadlines) posted starting prices for the four phones that are currently expected to make up the Galaxy S27 lineup. …

iOS 27.2 and macOS 27.2 public betas arrive. What they include.

Alex Perry — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:26:55 +0000

iPhone users have a new Health app to play with. Mac users have...not much.

The iOS 27.2 update is coming soon, and Apple just dropped a new beta for it. As a bonus, there's a beta for the macOS equivalent, too.

The second public betas for iOS 27.2 and macOS 27.2 dropped this week, giving the general populace a chance to …

The 11 best phones of 2026, tested by experts

Haley Henschel — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Call me, beep me, if you wanna reach me. Here are our favorite smartphones for every budget and operating system.

What about the iPhone Duo?

Apple recently announced the iPhone Duo, its first-ever foldable phone. It's not out until Oct. 23, but Mashable's Stan Schroeder got to spend a little time with it at Apple Park earlier this month. (Read his hands-on first impressions.) Look for preorders …

Some Google Pixel users say update is locking their phones

Matt Binder — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:06:40 +0000

Remember: Always back up your device before installing any updates!

You should always update your smartphone to take advantage of the latest security patches…or maybe sometimes you should wait just a little bit?

According to user reports on forums such as Reddit, some Pixel owners are claiming that they are locked out of their devices …

Some iPhone 18 Pro and Max users say the devices' color is already fading

Matt Binder — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Last year, it was Scratchgate. This year, some users are reporting problems with discoloration.

Within hours of the iPhone 17 Pro launching last fall, users noticed that the new aluminum unibody was prone to scratching, a controversy later dubbed "Scratchgate" by tech reporters.

And now that the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max have been around for a couple of weeks, users …

iPhone 18 Pro and Max speaker 'popping noises' reported by Redditors

Matt Binder — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:04:38 +0000

Does the new iPhone have an audio problem?

Is there an audio or speaker problem with the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max?

On Reddit and Apple forums, some users have been complaining about a crackling or "popping noise" coming from their new iPhones' speakers. Some of the users think the …

iPhone 18 Pro earpiece speakers are repotedly crackling after iOS 27.0.1 update

Keval Shukla — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:42:51 +0000

Just days after Apple released iOS 27.0.1 to address abrupt reboots caused by Face ID authentication failures, early buyers of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are reporting persistent crackling, popping, and clicking noises coming from the earpiece speaker during everyday tasks.

Apple iPhone Duo forecast to capture 25 percent foldable share in 2026: Pricing and impact

Keval Shukla — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:20:47 +0000

Counterpoint Research projects that Apple will ship approximately six million units of its inaugural foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, during 2026, capturing a commanding 25 percent share of the global folding category and revitalizing the premium smartphone landscape despite broader macroeconomic market contractions.

The best iPhones to buy in 2026: Our top pick might surprise you

Haley Henschel — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Who should upgrade to the new iPhone 18 Pro? We have thoughts.

What's the best iPhone to buy right now? That question just got a lot more interesting.

During its September "Surprise and Shine" event, Apple unveiled the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max with upgraded cameras, a revamped vapor chamber cooling system, longer battery life, and a fresh, AI-ready …

iOS 27.2 beta arrives. How to try the new iPhone Health app.

Alex Perry — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:11:48 +0000

The new Health app isn't launching on iOS 27.2, but you can still try it early.

Apple has a new iOS beta out for anyone who wants to test new iPhone features early.

This time, it's a public beta for iOS 27.2. You might be wondering: Where is iOS 27.1? The answer is a bit odd: Apple is launching the first big iOS 27 …

The 9 best smartphones to buy in 2026, tested by experts

Haley Henschel — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Call me, beep me, if you wanna reach me. Here are our favorite phones for every budget and operating system.

What about the new iPhones?

Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and first-ever foldable iPhone Duo at its "Surprise and Shine" hardware event on Sept. 9. We just published our initial review of both Pro models and plan on adding at least one of them …

iPhone 20 rumors: Apple may skip iPhone 19 for 'quad-curve' anniversary edition

Alex Perry, Timothy Beck Werth — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:39:13 +0000

Let's talk about the future of iPhones.

Apple finally revealed the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max at its Sept. 9 "Surprise and Shine" event, alongside the foldable iPhone Duo.

But believe it or not, there are already credible reports and leaks floating around about a potential 20th anniversary "iPhone 20" arriving in fall …

iPhone 20 display leak teases massive upgrade over iPhone 18 Pro

Alex Perry — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:53:29 +0000

Remember: We're pretty sure Apple is skipping iPhone 19.

Sure, we just got the iPhone 18 Pro, but that doesn't mean we can't talk about what's next for Apple's flagship smartphone.

Fresh off the launch of the iPhone 18 line, there are new rumors swirling around the internet about the iPhone 20. Despite the name, that's …

iPhone 18 Pro users report sudden reboots and panic-full errors

Keval Shukla — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:12:07 +0000

Early adopters of Apple’s newly released flagship hardware in South Korea, the United States, and China are reporting recurring forced device restarts and low-level panic-full diagnostic logs, with system crashes frequently triggered during routine Face ID biometric scans and everyday Apple Pay transactions.

iPhone Screen Protector: Does Your Device Really Need One? Apple VP Tom Marieb Explains

Keval Shukla — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:49:10 +0000

Apple’s vice president of hardware engineering Tom Marieb has publicly questioned the necessity of third-party screen protectors on modern iPhones, explaining during an executive briefing in London that applying aftermarket protective film detracts from years of precision glass formulation and advanced scratch-resistant engineering.

iPhone 18 Pro orders are officially live: Everything to know before buying

Timothy Beck Werth — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:45:05 +0000

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are on sale now ahead of a Sept. 18 launch date. And if you have questions, we have answers.

The newly announced iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max officially went live from Sept. 18.

Retailers and mobile carriers have gone live with iPhone 18 Pro deals, with companies like T-Mobile offering the iPhone 18 Pro for free for qualifying customers.

If you have any questions before …

Galaxy Z Fold 8 sales jump 10% following Apple’s iPhone Duo announcement

Keval Shukla — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:07:03 +0000

In an unexpected turn of market dynamics following Apple’s landmark foldable keynote, retail sales data from South Korea indicates that Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 experienced a roughly 10 percent week-on-week surge in consumer purchases as prospective buyers compared hefty price tags, immediate hardware availability, and chassis ergonomics.

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