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Google patched a flaw in its Pixel phones' cellular modem that attackers may have exploited in zero-click attacks, part of a September update fixing 110 vulnerabilities. Key Points: Google warned that CVE-2026-58704 in the Pixel cellular modem may be under limited, targeted exploitation. The zero-cl

Apple's first foldable, the iPhone Duo, arrives Oct. 23 at $1,999, and five concrete advantages separate it from Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8. Key Points: The iPhone Duo is sealed to IP68 against dust and water, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 carries a weaker IP48 rating. Apple pairs a 2-nanometer A20 Pro c

Apple launches its iPhone 18 Pro lineup Friday after lukewarm pre-orders pushed GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu to cut his production estimate to 72 million units. Key Points: Jeff Pu called iPhone 18 Pro pre-order wait times lukewarm and lowered his build forecast to 72 million units. JPMorgan measur

Apple skipped iOS 27.1 and seeded the first iOS 27.2 developer beta on Wednesday, likely to keep code tied to its foldable iPhone Duo hidden before its Oct. 23 launch. Key Points: Apple released iOS 27.2 developer betas without first testing an iOS 27.1 build. The iPhone Duo will ship with iOS 27.1,

Apple has released iOS 27, putting its rebuilt Siri AI assistant on iPhones after a two-year delay, though usage caps and regional limits narrow what many owners actually get. Key Points: Siri AI arrives as an English-only beta on the iPhone 15 Pro and newer models. Photos and Safari gain AI tools,