iPhone Duo brings multitasking to iPhone, but only just
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iPhone Duo brings multitasking to iPhone, but only just

Apple’s new iPhone Duo introduces a foldable inner display that supports Split View, allowing two apps or two windows of the same app to run side‑by‑side. Users can open apps in Split View by tapping icons or using a “Open in Split View” option, swap positions, and pair frequently used apps for quick access. The device also offers a picture‑in‑picture mode that locks a video to the top third of the screen while another app occupies the remaining space. However, [...]
Apple is gearing up for a fresh $7 billion in bond sale
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Apple is gearing up for a fresh $7 billion in bond sale

Apple has filed an SEC prospectus to issue up to $7 billion in new bonds, its first debt offering since May 2025. The sale will comprise seven series, including two floating‑rate notes maturing in 2028 and 2029 and five fixed‑rate notes due 2028, 2029, 2031, 2033, and 2036. Goldman Sachs, BofA, Deutsche Bank, and J.P. Morgan will manage the deal. Proceeds are earmarked for general corporate purposes such as share repurchases, dividends, working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, and debt repayment. [...]
Report: Apple captured half of global smartphone revenue in Q3
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Report: Apple captured half of global smartphone revenue in Q3

Apple achieved its highest‑ever global smartphone revenue share in Q3 2026, according to Counterpoint Research. The iPhone’s average selling price rose to $1,031, a 19% year‑over‑year increase, driven by the premium iPhone 18 Pro launch, the omission of a base iPhone 18, and price hikes on older models. Apple’s shipments were nearly flat year‑over‑year, but the company leveraged pricing power to offset rising memory costs. Samsung remained the shipment leader with 22% of units, while Apple held 21%; both brands [...]
First public betas for iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, and macOS 27.3 are available
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First public betas for iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, and macOS 27.3 are available

Apple has released the first public beta builds of iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3 and macOS 27.3, following a short developer preview period. The three updates arrive with incremental refinements, new emoji, and minor UI tweaks, but early testers report several bugs and compatibility issues with legacy apps. Apple advises users who depend on mission‑critical software to postpone installation until stability improves. The public betas are distributed through the company's Software Update settings and can be rolled back [...]
Hackers Exploit Patched Apple Flaw to Deliver Info-Stealing Malware, CISA Says
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Hackers Exploit Patched Apple Flaw to Deliver Info-Stealing Malware, CISA Says

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency added CVE‑2024‑27834, a medium‑severity Apple flaw, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog after reports of active attacks. The vulnerability, fixed in May 2024 across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and Safari, allows attackers to bypass Pointer Authentication and gain arbitrary read/write access. Russian‑linked APT29 exploited the patch‑level flaw via malicious JavaScript on compromised or fake websites and a supply‑chain attack, delivering an info‑stealing payload. Federal agencies are urged to apply [...]
PROLED touchscreen MacBook Pro review roundup: fantastic screen, touch is secondary
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PROLED touchscreen MacBook Pro review roundup: fantastic screen, touch is secondary

Apple’s new 14‑ and 16‑inch MacBook Pro models feature a tandem OLED PRO‑LED XDR display with touch capability, a redesigned thermal system, upgraded audio, and slimmer bezels. Reviewers universally praise the screen’s color accuracy and brightness, calling it the best laptop display tested, while the touch function receives only passing mention. Critics note high price, loud fans under load, and smudge‑prone glass, but overall the laptops earn high ratings and an Editor’s Choice award. [...]
iPhone Duo durability tested on unfolding livestream, now over 260,000 folds
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iPhone Duo durability tested on unfolding livestream, now over 260,000 folds

CNET has constructed a custom “Fold‑a‑Phone” rig that continuously folds and unfolds the iPhone Duo 24/7, livestreaming the process on YouTube from 1‑5 p.m. ET each weekday. After more than a week of operation, the device has completed just over 260,000 cycles. Early results show the hinge and crease remain robust, with no visible degradation. CNET plans to keep testing daily until at least November 20 to monitor long‑term durability.