Craig Federighi on how Apple helps developers make the most of the iPhone Duo [Video]

9to5mac.com Sep 29, 2026

Craig Federighi on how Apple helps developers make the most of the iPhone Duo [Video]

Curated by Shubham · TechCapsules · Sep 29, 2026

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Apple software chief Craig Federighi revealed that the iPhone Duo’s hinge mechanism is now exposed to developers via an API that reports hinge angle to about five degrees and device pose. He highlighted Apple’s own use of the angle for a subtle screen‑defocus animation that lets users see the inner screen as the phone opens. Federighi emphasized that the pose information—book, on‑table, tent—will allow apps to adapt automatically, while raw data can enable creative animations. Apple has also streamlined developer tools through UIKit, SwiftUI, and agentic coding.

💡 Why It Matters

· By unlocking hinge data, Apple invites developers to craft seamless, context‑aware experiences that mirror the phone’s physical motion, potentially redefining how apps respond to device posture.

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This website lets you explore nearly 30 years of Apple product colors

Sheets.works has launched “Apple in Colour,” an interactive archive cataloguing 341 Apple product colors released over nearly thirty years. The collection includes iMacs, iPhones, iPads, iPods, HomePods, and the (PRODUCT)RED Mac Pro, each tagged with its release year and official Apple color name or number. The site builds on the team’s prior timelines of Apple devices, offering a visual celebration of the brand’s bright palette and its charitable partnership with (RED). Visitors can explore the full catalog online.

💡 The archive preserves a visual history of Apple’s design evolution, offering designers and collectors a comprehensive reference that highlights how color choices have shaped the brand’s identity and consumer appeal.

appleinsider.com · Sep 29

Apple’s haptic feedback $5.7B trial loss likely to get pared way back

A jury awarded Apple over $5.7 billion for infringing Taction Technology’s patents on its Taptic Engine, used in the Apple Watch and other devices. The verdict follows a 2021 lawsuit that was initially dismissed, overturned by the Federal Circuit in 2025, and retried. Apple plans to appeal, and legal firm Burford Capital, representing Taction, expects the award to be reduced during post‑trial proceedings. The case highlights the complexity of patent litigation and the potential for significant financial adjustments.

💡 The outcome underscores how high‑profile patent disputes can reshape corporate financial strategies and influence investor sentiment, revealing the volatility of legal settlements in the tech sector.

9to5mac.com · Sep 29

Feature Request: One change for the most important use of Notify Me

Apple introduced the “Notify Me” feature in Safari as part of macOS 27, allowing the built‑in Apple Intelligence to watch a web page and push a notification when the content changes. The tool is marketed for scenarios such as price‑drop alerts and stock‑availability monitoring. However, the feature caps its polling interval at one hour, which prevents users from employing it for high‑frequency tasks like ticket sales that can open minutes—or seconds—before an event. A 9to5Mac editorial argues that a finer‑grained check, as short as 15 seconds, would unlock the most valuable use case while suggesting safeguards such as limited duration and cooldown periods to avoid site overload. The piece calls on Apple to add this option and invites reader feedback through a poll.

💡 Enabling minute‑level checks would turn Safari into a practical, AI‑driven ticket‑sniping assistant, turning a manual race against time into an automated, reliable process.

appleinsider.com · Sep 29

M5 Max Mac Studio review: Far better choice than Ultra for most…

Apple’s 2026 Mac Studio refresh offers two configurations: an M5 Max model starting at $2,499 and an M5 Ultra model priced above $5,500. The reviewer argues that the M5 Max, with an 18‑core CPU (6 super, 12 performance), a 32‑core GPU, 16‑core Neural Engine and optional 36 GB of unified memory, delivers a superior price‑to‑performance ratio for typical Mac‑centric workflows. It ships with a 1 TB PCIe Gen 6 SSD, Thunder‑bolt 5, USB‑A, HDMI 2.1, 10 Gb Ethernet and an SDXC slot, and remains quiet under load, staying under 39 dBA in a 36 dBA office. The M5 Ultra, while more powerful with up to 80 GPU cores and dual Neural Engines, is unavailable until 2027 and is deemed overkill for most users. The M5 Max is now the reviewer’s daily driver, positioning it as the pragmatic choice for most desks.

💡 The M5 Max’s balanced specs and immediate availability give professionals a high‑end Mac workstation without the premium cost and delay of the Ultra, reshaping buying decisions for creators and developers.

9to5mac.com · Sep 29

Apple and Amazon face renewed UK antitrust lawsuit

A UK tribunal has approved part of a renewed antitrust lawsuit against Apple and Amazon, allowing claims that the companies restricted competition for Apple and Beats products sold on Amazon’s marketplace to proceed. The case, refiled by new class representative Justin Le Patourel, focuses solely on purchases made through Amazon’s platform, rejecting broader claims involving other retailers. The tribunal deemed the marketplace claims credible, while dismissing more speculative allegations. The allowed portion could yield £289‑306 million in damages, including interest. Apple and Amazon both dispute the lawsuit’s merits.

💡 The ruling sharpens scrutiny of major tech firms’ marketplace practices, potentially reshaping how platform‑seller agreements are regulated in the UK. It also signals a growing willingness of courts to challenge corporate arrangements that may curb consumer choice and inflate prices.

9to5mac.com · Sep 29

Emmy wins and recent premieres help Apple TV reach highest weekly viewership…

Apple TV achieved its highest weekly viewership ever during the week of September 14, driven by a record 29 Emmy wins and new releases such as Ted Lasso Season 4, Mayday, and Slow Horses. The platform’s Emmy haul included 14 awards for Widow’s Bay, which saw a 280% viewership surge post‑ceremony. Mayday debuted at No. 1 in U.S. weekly rankings with 8.7 million views, while Pluribus and other Emmy‑winning shows also experienced double‑digit growth. Apple’s recent iCloud+ expansion added 100+ new markets, boosting global reach to 170 countries.

💡 The Emmy‑driven spike underscores how award recognition can rapidly elevate streaming engagement, validating Apple TV’s content strategy. The simultaneous launch of high‑profile originals and expanded market access positions the service to challenge established competitors for subscriber growth.