Yet another busy week for Apple saw a teaser for even more product announcements coming next week, plus we got the highly anticipated launch of Apple’s first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo. Other news this week included Verizon announcing a hefty monthly charge for the iPhone Handoff feature that lets two iPhones share the same phone number, while the public release of iOS 27. 2 and related updates appears to be right around the corner, so read on below for all of the details on these stories and more! Top Stories
Apple Announcing New Products Next Week: ‘Pro and Tell’
The Apple launch parade continues, with Apple teasing another set of product introductions next week under the tagline "Pro and tell." Apple is holding a media "experience" for the new products in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 28, so we’re expecting a wave of press releases that day. The event tagline and animated logo are suggestive of the long-rumored touchscreen MacBook that looks like it will be appearing as part of the MacBook Pro family rather than as a separate "MacBook Ultra." We’re also expecting an iPad mini 8 with an OLED display, as well as updated iMac and low-end 14-inch MacBook Pro models featuring the M6 chip. Be sure to check out our overview of launch expectations for more details. iPhone Duo Brings Back Long Lines at Apple Stores
After Apple saw "extraordinary" demand for the iPhone Duo on pre-order launch day last week that quickly saw shipping estimates slip all the way until January 2027 , some customers held out hope of being able to score a unit on a walk-in basis at an Apple Store when sales began on Friday. The situation marked a return to long lines at many Apple retail stores , a phenomenon that had largely disappeared in recent years as Apple emphasized offering online orders with pickup appointments rather than first come, first served walk-in sales. Some retail store staff were advised to discourage walk-in customers from coming in on Friday with expectations of buying the device, and Apple said it would have "limited" availability of iPhone Duo in its stores in most countries. A few lucky customers were able to score walk-in purchases of the iPhone Duo, and Apple appears to be reviving online ordering for in-store pickup that was quickly removed under the crush of pre-order day. Here’s What Apple’s Apps Look Like on the iPhone Duo
We had been a bit light on details about just what apps would look like on the iPhone Duo’s new form factor, but App Store screenshots revealed ahead of the launch how some more of Apple’s stock apps have been adapted for the new device…
