We've seen previews of iOS 27 running on the iPhone Duo , including a new StandBy mode that activates even when the iPhone isn't charging. Apple showed the mode in press materials, but leaker pdfu today shared a more in-depth look at some of the options. There are multiple StandBy faces available on the ‌iPhone Duo‌, five of which we weren't aware of. A Home Camera view will show a single camera feed or a grid of up to nine camera feeds. There's a Home Modular option that likely shows smart home controls, and a Snoopy-themed face. Here's a deep dive into StandBy mode on iPhone Duo. Rushmore, the app meant to host the redesigned faces, is missing from the iOS 27.1 simulator. But its localization strings reveal unreported faces, and I got some new faces running in the current renderer. 淋 pic.twitter.com/lDQHOy5R0e — pdfu (@itspdfu) September 28, 2026 Apple also appears to be adding a face called Flow that could have animations, and there's a face named Fade with no details available. Faces we've seen in marketing materials include Analog, Digital, Classic Calendar, Weather, Photos , Memories, Shared Albums, and Modular. A face editor will let users adjust the StandBy mode interface, choosing different styles and colors, similar to the existing iPhone StandBy customization screens. Swipe gestures are available for quick visual adjustments. There are five widget layouts to choose from for clock faces that support widgets. The layouts include StandBy, Stacked, Top, Middle, and Bottom. The ‌iPhone Duo‌ will be available for pre-order on October 16 ahead of an October 23 launch, and we'll likely see more details come out as we approach the release date. Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Coming Soon) Related Forum: iPhone This article, " iPhone Duo StandBy Leak Reveals Five Unannounced Faces " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
The Huion Kamvas Pad 12 is a portable drawing tablet for artists on the move. While it does compete with the iPad , it offers a lot if you're prepared to suffer through Android to Apple data transport foibles Huion Kamvas Pad 12 Review: Laid flat Huion's quality and versatility have improved by leaps and bounds over the past few years, and it is back again with the Kamvas Pad 12. It's a new portable pen display pad for artists who like to sketch and create on the go. Huion provided me with the new Kamvas Pad 12 to use for an extended test drive and see if its quality and execution live up to its continually improving standards. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
After releasing watchOS 27.0.1 for the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 last week to address a bug that was causing devices to restart unexpectedly, Apple has now released the update for all eligible watches, which includes Series 9 and later. Apple's release notes say only that the update "provides bug fixes for your Apple Watch" and the company does not list any security fixes, so it's unclear what exactly is addressed with the update. Related Roundups: watchOS 26 , watchOS 27 Related Forum: Apple Watch This article, " Apple Releases watchOS 27.0.1 for Additional Models " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
It's been a little over a week since the iPhone 18 Pro models launched, and we want to hear from MacRumors readers. What do you think of Apple's newest iPhones? If you upgraded from an older phone, was it worth it? What about upgrading from an iPhone 17 Pro? What problems are you running into? Anything you love so far? MacRumors readers have already been sharing early opinions on the MacRumors forums, and there are interesting discussion threads to read through. For early reviews and hands-on images, make sure to check out the first impressions and photos thread . People have been taking excellent photos with the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ and sharing results in a dedicated image thread . If you're still thinking about getting the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ and want to know how the new variable aperture lens performs, the thread includes useful real-life examples. Image via MacRumors reader ToddH Image via MacRumors reader M1mba978 Curious about battery life? There's a whole thread for that with early data. Readers have also shared how heavy the iPhone 18 Pro Max feels in the hand , and we've seen the reasons why some 17 Pro Max owners decided to upgrade to the iPhone 18 Pro Max . The new iPhones aren't perfect, and a few people have run into heat issues , speaker bugs , and problems with Face ID . Apple just released iOS 27.0.1 with a Face ID fix, so if you're having that bug, let us know if the new software solves it. For easy navigation, here are all the threads linked above, along with other suggested reading. iPhone 18 Pro Max is here! First impressions and photos thread Photos taken with iPhone 18 Pro / Pro Max – Worldwide (2026–2027) iPhone 18 Series + Duo Battery Mega-Thread Did anyone with a 17 Pro Max upgrade to the 18 Pro Max? How really heavy is the 18PM? iPhone 18 Pro Max speaker issue? New 18 Pro - "Face ID not available"? 18 Pro Max rebooting Extreme heating up on 18 PM iPhone 18 Pro TLC vs QLC NAND modules iPhone 18 Pro Unlocks - Even If I'm Not Looking Directly at It? Holding out for the iPhone Duo instead of the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌? You're not alone. Lots of MacRumors readers are discussing Apple's foldable , weighing possible downsides , and mulling where to order for the best chance of getting one at launch. Related Roundup: iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: iPhone 18 Pro (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, " iPhone 18 Pro First Impressions: What Do You Think So Far? " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
