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Apple Watch Ultra 4 measures heart rate every five seconds with new Health Sensing System
Apple Watch Ultra 4 introduces a redesigned approach to heart-rate monitoring, with the new model capable of taking a heart-rate measurement every five seconds throughout the day. The change is part of Apple's new Health Sensing
Apple Watch Ultra 4 delivers up to 50 hours of battery life and 84 hours in Low Power Mode
Apple Watch Ultra 4 pushes battery life beyond the previous generation, with Apple rating its new rugged smartwatch for up to 50 hours of everyday use. That takes the Ultra beyond the two-day mark without requiring
Proof-of-Age Verification for Steam in Australia Now Only Possible Using a Credit Card
Unlike PlayStation and Xbox, which offer multiple ways to verify you’re over 18, Valve will only accept ownership of an actual credit card, despite the fact only about half of Australian consumers actually have one.
Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid Spiritual Successor Physint Will Now Be Published by Xbox Instead of Sony
Renowned video game director Hideo Kojima's upcoming project Physint, which could fairly be described as a spiritual successor to Metal Gear Solid, will now be published by Xbox instead of Sony, Microsoft announced today. Xbox will continue to publish the horror game OD – itself something of a spiritual successor to the never-finished PT – and the Kojima-Xbox partnership will expand beyond these two game projects to include film and television.
Hands-On With the iPhone Duo: The Crease is Still There, But Barely
After today's iPhone event, Apple invited members of the media to test out the new iPhone Duo. We were able to take a look, and we have some initial thoughts to share. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. The iPhone Duo is priced starting at $1,999, and it feels like it. This is a premium device that's thin, but feels sturdy. The outer display is 5.4 inches, so it's smaller than the iPhone 18 Pro when it's closed, but the inner display is 7.6 inches.
Everything Apple Announced at the September 2026 Event
Apple's "Surprise and Shine" event took place today, and the company introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, the new foldable iPhone Duo, new Apple Watch models, and AirPods 5. It took Apple over an hour to announce everything, but we have an 11-minute recap for those who want a quick but detailed overview of everything. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Our full event coverage is below with more information on all of today's announcements.
Apple Watch Series 12 introduces new Readiness score to tell you when to push or recover
Apple Watch Series 12 introduces a new Readiness feature that turns health, sleep and activity data into a simple daily score designed to show how prepared the body is for the day ahead. Readiness analyzes recent
iPhone Duo supports Apple Pencil with USB-C on both displays
Apple couldn't quite get Apple Pencil Pro to work with iPhone Duo, but Apple Pencil with USB-C pairs fine over a cable and brings its basic functions to iOS for the first time.
Apple Watch Series 12 charges faster, with 15 minutes adding up to 12 hours of battery life
Apple Watch Series 12 introduces faster charging, with Apple saying a 15-minute charge can now provide up to 12 hours of additional battery life. That is 50 percent more additional battery life from a 15-minute charge
Apple is redesigning the Health app with Health Age, Longevity insights and lab testing
Apple is giving the Health app on iPhone one of its biggest overhauls yet, adding a new Longevity tab, Health Age, AI-powered insights and the option for users in the United States to arrange lab
Apple Health app will let users order $119 lab tests covering more than 50 biomarkers
Apple is expanding the Health app beyond storing laboratory results, announcing plans to let users in the United States schedule and purchase new lab tests directly from their iPhone. The service will be offered through Quest
Apple Watch Series 12 can privately recap conversations with new Audio Intelligence features
Apple Watch Series 12 is gaining a new set of Audio Intelligence features designed to help users remember conversations, catch missed information and stay aware of important sounds around them. The new tools are powered by
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Hands-on with the foldable iPhone Duo [Gallery]
Apple unveiled the highly anticipated iPhone Duo today, its first-ever foldable iPhone. I spent a quick few minutes with the...
UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdog
The technology will soon be routinely used within the NHS, MHRA chief Lawrence Tallon tells the BBC.
iPhone Duo is Dust-Tight With IP68 Rating, Unlike Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8
The iPhone Duo has an IP68 dust and water resistance rating, beating Samsung and tying Google. Samsung's latest Galaxy Z Fold8 models have an IP48 dust and water resistance rating, which means they aren't able to hold up to dust as well. Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold also has an IP68 rating. IP6X for dust means the iPhone Duo is "dust-tight" and no dust is able to get in. The IPX8 rating for water means it is protected from water deeper than 1 meter.
The Practical Acer 16" 1080p Portable USB Monitor Is on Sale For Just $39.99 at Best Buy
Use as a secondary screen for your laptop or portable display for your Nintendo Switch 2.
iPhone Duo vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: Foldabes compared
Apple has finally entered the foldable market with the iPhone Duo, its first folding iPhone. Here's how it compares against Samsung's latest foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra.
iOS 27's 'iPhone Handoff' Feature Limited to T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom at Launch
Apple is adding a new iPhone Handoff feature in iOS 27 that will let you use the same number on two iPhones and swap between them as needed. iPhone Handoff requires carrier support, and Apple says there may be carrier fees when setting it up. The new iPhone Handoff option was mentioned at today's event and in the iPhone Duo press release, and it turns out it's going to be limited at launch. Apple says it will only be available on T-Mobile in the U.S.
Apple Explains What's Inside the iPhone Duo's Folding Screen
The iPhone Duo's inner display uses a complicated, multi-layer structure that Apple says will hold up to wear and tear. There are 10 ultrathin layers in total, including a nano-textured cover layer made from a custom polymer that Apple says is up to 40 percent stiffer than "other materials used in the industry," which presumably means other foldable devices.
iPhone 18 Pro Max delivers up to 45 hours of video playback as Apple makes major battery gains
Apple is making battery life one of the headline upgrades to the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, with the iPhone 18 Pro Max now rated for as much as 45 hours of video playback on eSIM-only
Apple launches iPhone Duo developer resources ahead of October release
Following today’s announcement of the iPhone Duo, Apple has launched a new set of resources to help developers prepare their apps for the company’s first foldable iPhone.
There aren’t AirPods with cameras yet and I hope it stays that way
Keep your cameras out of my ears.
Valorant Cheater Using Evil Tung Tung Tung Sahur Skin Banned After Viral Video Sparks Backlash Against Riot's Anti-Cheat
A hacker using an ‘Evil’ Tung Tung Tung Sahur skin has been banned after wreaking havoc in Valorant lobbies and decimating entire teams.