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Apple's $1,199 iPhone 18 Pro is drawing strong reviews for its chip, battery and camera, yet several reviewers say iPhone 17 Pro owners have little reason to upgrade. Key Points: Reviewers praise the A20 Pro chip, longer battery life and a variable-aperture main camera in Apple's iPhone 18 Pro. Seve

Apple iPhone owners can stretch battery life by turning off Background App Refresh, a setting drawing fresh attention as iOS 27 users report faster power drain. Key Points: Background App Refresh lets idle apps fetch new content, which uses power even when the phone is not in use. The setting has th

Apple said Friday that iPhone 18 Pro Max owners who lost cellular service on AT&T need replacement devices, because no software update can restore the $1,299 phones. Key Points: Apple says iPhone 18 Pro Max units that lost AT&T service cannot be fixed with software and must be replaced. iOS 27.0.1 a

Apple has not yet sold a single iPhone Duo, with preorders for the $1,999 foldable opening Oct. 16 and one research firm forecasting 6 million sales this year. Key Points: The iPhone Duo is not on sale yet, so no sales results or buyer reviews exist. Counterpoint Research forecasts about 6 million u

Apple is expected to ship iOS 27.2 this month, bringing Dual Capture to Group FaceTime calls, context-based Messages suggestions and user profiles in the Apple TV app. Key Points: iOS 27.2 is in beta testing and is widely expected to reach iPhones in October. Messages suggestions return after Apple