Tablet News

Reports of iPhone Duo inner displays cracking along the fold are emerging shortly after launch. The pattern warrants attention, but the available cases do not establish a design defect or its cause.

Apple’s reported iPhone Duo plans could make Samsung Display a major beneficiary of foldable-phone growth, even as Samsung’s own Galaxy Z Fold line competes for the same buyers.

Apple is investigating ways to let websites use more of the iPhone Duo’s wide outer screen without risking content being covered by Safari controls.

RedMagic has outlined a China-only rollout for RedMagic OS 12, its Android 17-based software. The update is scheduled to reach eligible gaming phones and tablets in waves from December 2026 through April 2027, while U.S. availability remains unconfirmed.

A new leak points to an Apple foldable with an 18- to 20-inch display when opened, potentially arriving in 2028. Apple has not confirmed the device, its software, or its launch plans.

Zack Nelson’s latest durability test found that the iPhone Duo’s hinge could no longer close after exposure to dust, while repeated bending left the inner display with permanent lines before it failed.

Samsung will unveil a new book-style foldable in China on October 29. The teaser points to another premium W-series model, but its name, specifications, and availability outside China have not been confirmed.

Photos shared online appear to show cracks along the iPhone Duo’s inner display crease, but the reports are unverified and do not yet establish a widespread hardware defect.

TSMC’s A14 process is scheduled for 2028 production, and industry reports point to Apple as an early customer. The unconfirmed A22 Pro chip could use the 1.4nm node for higher performance or lower power draw, though manufacturing costs and Apple’s final supplier plans remain unsettled.

OPPO’s updated Pad Mini pairs an anti-reflective 144Hz AMOLED display with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 hardware in a slim, roughly 280-gram tablet. U.S. availability and pricing have not been confirmed.