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Apple Reportedly Boosts iPhone Duo Orders by 44%
Strong pre-orders have reportedly prompted Apple to order millions more iPhone Duo units from suppliers, according to DigiTimes. Supply chain sources said Foxconn and component manufacturers had received instructions reflecting a roughly 44% increase from 9.7 million to 14 million devices. The revised target reportedly follows strong pre-orders for Apple's first foldable iPhone and covers a full 12-month period, rather than the remainder of 2026. Apple last week described demand as "nothing short of…
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Things Updated for iPhone Duo With Adaptive Layout
Cultured Code has updated its task management app Things with support for the iPhone Duo, introducing an adaptive layout, a sidebar, and multi-window support ahead of the device's launch on Friday. The app's interface adjusts to the iPhone Duo's different configurations, including when it is closed, fully open, or partially folded like a book. The layout also supports both portrait and landscape orientations. Opening the device reveals a sidebar for switching between lists, which…
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Giant iPhone Duo installations spotted at Apple Fifth Avenue ahead of Friday launch
While the iPhone Duo doesn’t launch until Friday, preparations are already underway at Apple’s flagship Fifth Avenue store in New York for the big day. Here are the details. As spotted by @LChenlz on X, Apple has begun setting up several large, rectangular structures around the store’s iconic glass cube entrance. The installations are still concealed beneath black cloth and white protective wrapping, but their shapes strongly suggest they could be giant iPhone Duo…
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9to5Mac Daily: October 21, 2026 – New iPhone Duo features, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily. New episodes of 9to5Mac Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to…
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Samsung releases ‘Re-Newed’ Galaxy phones on Amazon starting under $500
Samsung is now selling its “Re-Newed Galaxy phones via Amazon, with over a dozen models now available starting under $500. Samsung’s “Re-Newed” program puts Galaxy smartphones through a refurbishment process that includes new batteries, official parts, and a fresh one-year warranty, all for a lower price. It’s not as cheap as buying a used device, but it’s a considerable discount from the original price. Plus, you can add them to a Samsung Care+ plan.…
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Samsung Good Lock’s Quick Share alternative is failing to share files with iPhones
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Galaxy users are reporting an issue with the Good Lock module Dropship When attempting to share a file, users are greeted with an error message. Samsung has confirmed that it is working on an update that will be released in November. Before Quick Share started receiving AirDrop support, there was Samsung’s Dropship solution. This Good Lock module allowed Samsung users to send up to 5GB worth of…
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iPhone Duo's Hidden FaceTime Camera Takes 'Trash' Photos
The iPhone Duo's inner screen has an under-display front camera that's largely hidden from view. It's the first time we've seen an under-display camera on an iPhone, and it turns out there's a reason Apple hasn't used the technology before. Apple said the camera offers 1080p video recording, but didn't mention photo quality. Gizmodo said it's a 4-megapixel camera and described the photos as "low-res, washed out, and just not sharp at all." It's…
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Honor’s new gaming phone & tablet have 10,000+ mAh batteries, fans, up to 240Hz OLED display
The Honor Win2 series and the Honor Tablet are pushing the boundaries of mobile tech, with impressive specs, built-in fans, and the same excellent eye care features the company is known for. If you thought refresh rates couldn’t get any higher, it’s time to think again. Honor just announced four new devices, all of which push OLED refresh rates in impressive ways. The most impressive on the docket is probably the Honor Win Tablet,…
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Photographer Tyler Stalman reviews iPhone Duo’s new cameras
iPhone Duo is almost here, and our in-depth 9to5Mac review was published today. While that review offers plenty of insights into iPhone Duo’s cameras, if you want a professional photographer’s take, Tyler Stalman’s new video has you covered. One main drawback of the iPhone Duo compared to iPhone 18 Pro is its camera system. Not only does the Duo lack a Telephoto lens, but its Main camera isn’t quite as good, and the Center…
Lire l’article completSamsung launches Certified Re-Newed Galaxy phones on Amazon starting at $489
TL;DR In a first, Samsung brings its Certified Re-Newed Galaxy phones to Amazon. The lineup includes the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S25 series and starts at $489. With seven years of updates guaranteed, buying an older Galaxy phone isn’t a big risk for consumers. As the memory shortage leads to increased prices for phones in all price ranges, owning a flagship model has become even more out of reach for many. Yet, buying a…
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iPhone Duo Tips Over on MagSafe Stands When Unfolded
Some upright MagSafe charger designs won't work well with the iPhone Duo when it's unfolded. As demonstrated by Mrwhosetheboss, the uneven weight of the iPhone Duo can cause it to tilt on a charger when it's open. The MagSafe ring on the back of the iPhone Duo is only on one half, and some chargers don't have strong enough magnets to hold up the Duo with the extra weight on one side. iPhones do…
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On a reçu l’iPhone Duo : nos premières impressions et nos doutes
Ça y est, on a reçu l’iPhone Duo à la rédaction de Frandroid. En attendant notre test complet qu’on vous proposera dès que possible (mais sans nous précipiter), voici mes premières impressions sur le premier smartphone pliable d’Apple. J’ai organisé mon fil de pensée point par point pour retranscrire mes toutes premières heures avec l’iPhone Duo. Une chose a beaucoup fait parler à l’annonce de l’iPhone Duo : l’animation à l’ouverture et à la…
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Magic Capture is the best feature in the Google Pixel 11 series — and one of the best camera features in a decade
I've been playing around with a Google Pixel 11 Pro for months, putting all its coolest features through their paces. One of my favorites is Magic Capture, a simple camera feature that lets you focus on shooting video while it handles high-quality still images. Wait, how? Once you're done shooting, Magic Capture analyzes the video, frame by frame and extracts the best still images automatically and intelligently from the moving frames. So you don't…
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Il n’y aura pas d’iPhone Duo en stock dans les Apple Store français… mais il reste une chance d’en avoir un ce week-end
Recevez tous les soirs un résumé de l’actu importante avec Le Récap’ Malgré son prix de départ de 2 339 €, l’iPhone Duo n’a pas tardé à manquer à l’appel en France. Dès l’ouverture des précommandes le 16 octobre, les premières indisponibilités sont apparues chez les revendeurs, tandis que l’Apple Store affichait des livraisons au 25 janvier 2027 pour toutes les configurations. Pour acheter l’Apple Store ce week-end, ne comptez pas sur un passage…
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iPhone Duo review roundup: The same problems Android foldables face, but with Apple’s polish
Apple’s first foldable has arrived, the better part of a decade after Android laid the groundwork for the form factor. iPhone Duo reviews are here and, while it sounds like a lot of the same problems that plague Android foldables still exist on Apple’s first-gen release, there’s certainly a level of polish there – and I’m not talking about the $9 cloth. Ahead of the first shipments arriving for customers later this week, the…
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Actualité : Et si les smartphones les moins réparables se mettaient à coûter plus cher ?
© Riccio da favola // Shutterstock - Et si on payait nos smartphones avec le prix de leurs réparations en tête ? Comment encourager les constructeurs à sortir des produits plus réparables ? En faisant en sorte que ceux qui ne le sont pas soient tout simplement plus chers que les autres. C’est l’idée défendue par l’association Halte à l’Obsolescence Programmée (HOP) dans un récent livre blanc à destination des "des décideur·ses politiques" qui…
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Here’s where Apple says iPhone Duo will (and won’t) be available for walk-ins
Are you planning to line up at the Apple Store for a walk-in iPhone Duo purchase? Here’s what Apple says about availability to expect for the new model. Last week when iPhone Duo pre-orders launched and almost instantly got backordered, many made plans to visit the Apple Store on October 23 in the hope of securing a walk-in purchase. Today in a statement to 9to5Mac, Apple outlined what to expect from in-store stock around…
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Samsung baisse de 400 € le prix des Galaxy Z Fold 8 et Fold 8 Ultra, mais pas pour longtemps
Le prix des Galaxy Z Fold 8 et Z Fold 8 Ultra est en chute sur la boutique Samsung. Grâce à un code promo, vous pouvez les acheter 400 € moins cher jusqu’au 1er novembre. RETROUVEZ L’OFFRE SUR LE GALAXY Z FOLD 8 ULTRA Cette année, Samsung propose non pas un mais deux smartphones pliables au format Fold. Les Galaxy Z Fold 8 et Fold 8 Ultra adoptent deux styles différents. Le premier est…
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Google extends free Pixel 9 Satellite SOS for one more year
What you need to know Google extends free Satellite SOS by one year for Pixel 9 owners, with no additional charge. Satellite SOS launched in 2024 and lets users contact emergency services and share their location without cellular or Wi-Fi coverage. Regional availability varies, so the feature may not be accessible everywhere. Google is giving Pixel 9 owners another year of free Satellite SOS access, pushing back the question of whether emergency satellite connectivity…
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Android 17 beta tackles a security loophole thieves could exploit
What you need to know Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2 has added a toggle to require PIN/fingerprint authentication before anyone can touch Airplane Mode, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Mobile Data on a locked phone. Non-security tiles like Flashlight, Auto-rotate, and Battery Saver stay unlocked and accessible without extra friction. The latest Android 17 beta release also resolves random reboots, system crashes, Bluetooth pairing failures, idle battery drain, and buggy internet tiles. Google is finally giving…
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Actualité : Bon plan – Le smartphone Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra "5 étoiles" à 968,00 €
Fleuron mobile du catalogue de Samsung, le Galaxy S26 Ultra inaugure un Privacy Display offrant de cacher aux regards les plus curieux le contenu de son écran. Aussi enthousiasmante soit-elle, cette innovation permet-elle de donner un souffle nouveau à un smartphone qui s'enferme dans la routine au fil des années ? À conserver un rythme de lancement annuel, les constructeurs se heurtent tous à la même limite : il devient difficile d'innover, alors que…
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Apple Seeks 6G Modem Engineers as It Plans for Post-5G iPhones
Apple is continuing to work on 6G, the successor to 5G that's on track to be ready sometime around 2030. Apple has been preparing for the eventual launch of the 6G standard since at least 2020. Apple is hiring a 6G Cellular Modem Systems Engineer who will "define and build the next generation of cellular technology" as the company transitions to 6G. Apple designs its own modems now, so it will need to be…
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Five things you should know before buying the iPhone Duo
From software limitations to the pre-sale deals, here's what you need to know ahead of the iPhone Duo launch. Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo begin this Friday, and the first units will be shipped to buyers on October 23. And there's a lot of hype around the Duo, since it's the first foldable iPhone ever — and represents the most radical change to the iPhone in a while. It's also the most expensive iPhone…
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Google's new 3D emojis are starting to roll out to older Pixel phones
What you need to know Google's new Noto 3D emojis, introduced with Android 17 and the Pixel 11 series, are starting to reach older phones. A Reddit user reports receiving the redesigned emojis on their Pixel 6a, possibly through a system update. The rollout appears limited for now, while Google has confirmed plans to bring the new emojis to all Android phones. Google appears to be rolling out its new Noto 3D emojis to…
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