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Where should Apple go after the iPhone Duo? Bring on smaller and larger foldables
An Engadget columnist argues that following the launch of Apple’s first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, the company should now extend the concept to smaller “flip” phones and larger foldable iPads, mirroring the range of form factors already offered by Samsung, Lenovo and ASUS. The piece contends that having solved the engineering challenge of a…
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New York City’s last pickpocket doesn’t need a smartphone
At the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), a Verge critic previewed several new films, with particular praise for “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,” starring John Turturro as an ageing, technophobic thief in a fast-changing city. The write-up forms part of a series of daily festival dispatches, offering a snapshot of upcoming cinema releases…
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Apple should launch dedicated smart home device with local storage
The Verge argues that Apple’s next major device should be a dedicated smart home computer rather than just another screen-equipped hub. The piece follows Apple CEO John Ternus’s description of the iPhone as an “intelligent personal hub” prioritising local processing and privacy, and contends that vision is better suited to a home device that controls…
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Samsung says ‘Tim Cook’ bought a Galaxy Fold
Samsung has released a cheeky advert for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 featuring a man named “Tim Cook” — not Apple’s chief executive, but a namesake from Palmerston North, New Zealand, who happens to bear a passing resemblance to him. The timing is pointed, landing just as Apple unveiled its new iPhone Duo, with the…
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Acer revives Packard Bell brand but only outside America
Acer has relaunched Packard Bell, the once-ubiquitous 1990s PC brand, unveiling a colourful new product range at IFA 2026. However, the revival is limited to Europe, the Middle East and Africa, meaning American consumers hoping for a nostalgic return of the brand will be disappointed, as Acer has given no indication of a US launch.…
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Apple’s iPhone Handoff feature will cost you $5 a month on T-Mobile
Apple is introducing a feature called iPhone Handoff with iOS 27, allowing a single eSIM phone number to be shared across two iPhones without using them simultaneously. However, T-Mobile in the US has confirmed it will charge subscribers an extra $5 a month to access the feature, adding a fee to what Apple is positioning…
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The Trial of Romeo Oscar review – Ayckbourn goes back to the future with android accused of murder
A review of Alan Ayckbourn’s new play, The Trial of Romeo Oscar, at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough, describes a science-fiction courtroom drama set in 2194 in which an android is put on trial for the murder of a teenage girl in its care. It marks the prolific playwright’s 92nd work and sees him…
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Apple addresses iPhone Duo copycats
Apple executives John Ternus and Greg Joswiak have addressed accusations that the new foldable iPhone Duo copied rival designs, arguing that leaks and shared global suppliers meant details such as its aspect ratio became known before launch, prompting competitors like Samsung, Huawei and Xiaomi to release similarly shaped wide foldables first. The comments, made during…