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3 stories since 28 October 2026, newest first

29 October 2026

Apple's first foldable draws praise and screen-crack reports

Apple's iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone, costs $1,999 and up. Ars Technica's review calls the device technically impressive but says it is not always enjoyable to use, and notes a learning curve that changes how users interact with the software. Days after the launch, photos on social media showed some screens cracking above the hinge. Apple acknowledged an issue on Monday and said it is replacing damaged units, but it did not say how many broken phones have been reported. Teardown specialists at iFixit point to the flexible inner screen pressing against a hinge part.

28 October 2026

Apple unveils first touchscreen MacBook Pro models

Apple has announced its first touchscreen MacBook Pro, unveiled at an event in Los Angeles on 28 Oct 2026. The new laptops come in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes, with the 14-inch model weighing three pounds and the 16-inch model weighing four pounds. Touch gestures such as swiping, panning and zooming work on the screen, and the lid's glowing Apple logo returns. The models keep the ports, keyboard and trackpad of the 2021 redesign, and the screen uses OLED technology.

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Apple to replace faulty inner screens on iPhone Duo

Apple is replacing iPhone Duo units whose inner displays crack along the fold, after early buyers reported failures within hours or days of use. Apple says only a small number of units are affected and that most are not susceptible, and it advises owners to contact AppleCare. The Duo costs $1,999 and went on sale on 23 Oct 2026. Bloomberg News verified the problem with more than six customers who supplied photos. Apple shares fell 1.1% to $343.91 on Monday.

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