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Apple omitted the iPhone Duo’s wallpapers from iOS 27, but included them in Xcode 27.1 beta’s iPhone simulator, enabling users to download the device’s official light and dark mode images. The iPhone Duo, Apple’s first foldable phone, features dunes and mountain range artwork. Earlier this month, Apple released iOS 27.0 RC with wallpapers for the iPhone 18 Pro, but not for the Duo. The beta now supplies four Duo wallpapers—two for each mode—available for download and full‑resolution use. [...]

Apple released Xcode 27.1 beta on Friday, granting developers tools to build for the upcoming iPhone Duo foldable. The beta includes Swift 6.4, iOS 27.1 and iPadOS 27.1 SDKs, a new Display group for previewing content on the device’s alternative screen, and an iPhone Duo Simulator runtime. Limitations exist: StandBy is unavailable, most app extensions cannot be debugged, and simulator launches are slow. Developers have roughly one month before the iPhone Duo’s October 23 launch to adapt apps to its multiple [...]

Motorola posted a short video on X on September 18 teasing the Signature 27, the successor to the ultra‑thin flagship launched at CES 2026. The clip shows a moss‑green device and a leather‑like finish, and includes the tagline “Every material. Obsessed.” The post confirms the model name and a reveal date of September 22, 2026, coinciding with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit (September 22‑24). Qualcomm has hinted that the event will feature “Dual 8 Elites,” suggesting a new high‑end Snapdragon chip that would replace the mid‑range [...]

Samsung has replaced its long‑standing OneDrive integration with Google Photos in the Gallery app. The update, version 15.9.01.7, introduces a “Sync photos and videos” setting that lets users back up selected folders to a personal Google account directly from Gallery. The change coincides with the end of Samsung’s partnership with Microsoft on September 30, and the feature is available only on Android 13+ devices. Users can still disable sync or revert to OneDrive before the deadline.

A short video teardown by REWA Technology reveals that Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro retains its overall design but introduces a larger vapor‑chamber cooler that now contacts the A20 Pro processor directly, improving thermal management. The battery is about 1.7 % larger than the iPhone 17 Pro, confirming modest capacity gains reported by Joanna Stern. The Dynamic Island has been narrowed, with the infrared camera cutout shifted to a screen corner, a change that may complicate aftermarket display repairs. The teardown also notes new materials [...]

Patrick, the eCommerce Editor at Android Central, transitioned from independent bookstore work and freelance writing to full‑time tech journalism in 2020. He joined Android Central in 2022 as the Deals and Commerce Writer, now overseeing eCommerce coverage and major sale events. Patrick specializes in simplifying complex tech purchases, aiming to reduce buyer’s remorse. His background spans writing for the Chicago Tribune, The Hill, BestReviews, and OddityMall, and he enjoys outdoor activities and caring for a polydactyl cat.

An overseas report indicates the Galaxy Z Fold 8 experienced a 10% sales lift after Apple unveiled its foldable iPhone Duo. Samsung’s Fold 8, already breaking pre‑order records, benefited from price differentials and immediate availability, especially in South Korea where the Duo costs a million won more and lacks a 1 TB option. The report notes consumers “waiting and seeing” before deciding, with the Fold 8’s quicker release and lower entry price tipping the scale.

Apple launched iOS 27, adding several non‑AI enhancements. The Music app’s AutoMix now features smoother transitions, while Photos’ iCloud Shared Albums support full‑resolution sharing. Users can set independent alarm volume in Clock, and new extra‑large widgets appear on the Home Screen. The Lock Screen now allows moving the clock and swiping away the Now Playing widget. Additional updates include video‑frame saving, an improved Apple Pay flow, expanded landscape support, a redesigned Find My app, clipboard paste shortcuts, and a [...]