Apple iPhone Duo Preorders Begin October 16, With U.S. Details Still Unconfirmed
Apple’s first foldable iPhone is positioned as a pocketable phone that opens into a 7.6-inch OLED workspace, with preorders set to start October 16 in the first wave of markets.
Carl Pei Calls Apple’s iPhone Duo a Poor Value at $1,999
Nothing CEO Carl Pei argues that Apple’s first foldable gives up Face ID, a dedicated telephoto camera, and other features that are difficult to overlook at its $1,999 price point.
Samsung SmartThings Adds Local Control and Matter 1.6 Support
Samsung’s latest SmartThings update emphasizes a more useful mobile dashboard, faster local device control during internet outages, and expanded Matter compatibility.
Apple Opens iPhone Duo App Submissions, Setting the Stage for Foldable-Ready Software
Developers can now submit iPhone Duo-optimized apps through App Store Connect. Apple’s guidance centers on responsive layouts that can take advantage of the foldable’s larger inner display rather than simply stretching a phone interface.
Apple Says the iPhone Duo’s Nano-Textured Display Layer Can Be Replaced
Apple has confirmed that the nano-textured surface layer on the iPhone Duo’s folding display is designed to be removed and replaced. For AppleCare+ customers in the U.S., the reported price for that service is $19.
Caviar’s Camera-Free iPhone 18 Pro Mod Is Built for Restricted Workplaces—and Starts at $10,770
Caviar’s Black Edition reworks the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo with titanium, crocodile leather, and gold. Its most unusual versions remove and hardware-disable the cameras for workplaces where camera-equipped phones are barred.
Motorola’s rumored Razr Flex could pair a wide foldable display with a 165Hz refresh...
A report outlines a Motorola wide-format foldable said to feature a 6.92-inch inner OLED, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, 5,000mAh battery, and Qi2 wireless charging at up to 25W.
Apple’s First Smart Glasses Could Arrive in Late 2027 as Meta and Samsung Move...
Apple is reportedly targeting late 2027 for its first smart glasses, starting with a camera-and-AI design without a display. By then, Meta, Samsung, and potentially Insta360 may have already established competing approaches to lightweight wearable computing.
Honor MagicPad 4 Targets Work and Play With a 165Hz 12.1-Inch Display
Honor will introduce the MagicPad 4 in China on September 28, 2026, pairing a 12.1-inch 165Hz LCD with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 performance, a 10,100mAh battery, and an updated PC mode.
Googlebook Could Make the Android Tablet-to-Laptop Workflow More Cohesive
Googlebook is positioned as an Android-based laptop platform that combines ChromeOS desktop technologies with phone continuity features, potentially giving Android tablets a clearer role between phone and PC.
