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Apple’s iPhone Duo meets expectations in early hands-on assessments
Apple has finally launched its first foldable device, the iPhone Duo, after nearly a decade of speculation, and an early hands-on assessment suggests it largely delivers on expectations. The device brings expected foldable staples such as app multitasking, a larger 7.6-inch inner display and multi-camera FaceTime calls, alongside first-for-iPhone Apple Pencil support, while distinguishing itself…
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The iPhone Duo’s hardware doesn’t look special, but its software might be
Apple’s newly unveiled iPhone Duo foldable enters an Android foldable market that has already matured, meaning many of its headline hardware features have already appeared on rival devices. The Verge’s hands-on assessment concludes that while Apple’s software polish makes these features feel fresh, the underlying hardware itself is unremarkable and in some respects trails the…
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Insta360 launches Luna Pro gimbal with native portrait 4K recording
Insta360 has launched the Luna Pro, a $600 pocketable gimbal camera that positions itself as a direct rival to DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4, joining a crowded summer of new pocket-camera releases. The device is aimed squarely at short-form video creators posting to Instagram Reels, TikTok and YouTube Shorts, offering a feature that currently sets it…
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iPhone users can sync gym workouts without Apple Watch
Apple is extending GymKit, its exercise-equipment data-sharing feature, to the iPhone with iOS 27, reducing reliance on the Apple Watch to use it. Previously, GymKit required tapping a watch to compatible gym equipment to sync workout data in both directions; now, users can tap their iPhone instead, with AirPods Pro 3 supplying heart rate data…
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The variable aperture isn’t the cool part of the iPhone 18 Pro’s camera
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max introduce a variable mechanical aperture in their main camera, alongside manual controls for shutter speed, white balance and focus that were previously only available through third-party apps such as Halide. However, this article argues the adjustable aperture is unlikely to be the standout feature, since smartphone sensors are…
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AppleCare One now has a $50 tier per month for families
Apple has launched a new $50-a-month tier of its AppleCare One insurance plan, called AppleCare One Family, unveiled at the same event where it introduced the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18. The plan covers eligible devices belonging to up to six family members under a single subscription, making it a significantly broader offering than Apple’s…
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Volvo drops electric EX40 from US market, updates XC40 hybrid
Volvo has confirmed that, from the 2028 model year, it will sell the plug-in hybrid XC40 in the United States without its all-electric sibling, the EX40, which is being withdrawn from that market. The change accompanies a broader refresh of the compact SUV pairing, covering exterior styling, cabin technology and safety systems, and represents a…
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Refreshed Volvo XC40 removes electric option from US lineup
Volvo has unveiled a refreshed XC40 for the 2028 model year, but the update comes with a catch for American buyers: the all-electric EX40 version will no longer be sold in the US, leaving only the petrol/hybrid XC40. The XC40 is Volvo’s third-best-selling model in America and second-highest globally, so the loss of its electric…
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Laptop-slinger Framework refunding customers who paid top dollar for RAM
Framework, the maker of repairable laptops, is refunding some customers who paid inflated prices for RAM on its Model 13 Pro after securing a cheaper supply of memory chips. The move follows a difficult few months in which soaring LPCAMM2 memory costs forced the company to cut promised RAM allocations and raise prices, highlighting how…
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Google has removed the Pixel Tablet from its store
Google appears to have discontinued the Pixel Tablet, having removed it from its online store and dropped the “Tablet” category from its homepage navigation menu. The move suggests the device’s lifecycle has ended roughly three years after launch, though Google has not confirmed the decision and has not responded to a request for clarification. The…