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As noted by Miles Franklin , the iPhone Duo's inner display supports Edge Light, an optional setting that debuted on Apple silicon Macs last year . On video calls in apps like FaceTime, Edge Light illuminates the borders of the screen to evenly illuminate your face in low-light conditions. The feature is essentially a virtual ring light. Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, " iPhone Duo Has 'Edge Light' Feature That Debuted on Macs Last Year " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple today updated its Apple Support app to add support for the iPhone Duo and iOS 27.1 (which the Duo ships with). Apple Support will now display properly on the ‌iPhone Duo‌'s wider screen, and it can be used alongside other apps in Split View. ‌iPhone Duo‌ reviews went live today , and poorly sized apps are a recurring complaint among reviewers. Apps that aren't updated for ‌iPhone Duo‌ are letterboxed, with thick black bars on each side. Apple will continue adapting its apps for the device, and we should see plenty of third-party ‌iPhone Duo‌ app updates in the coming weeks. Any major change to screen size results in early hiccups, but a few months from now, ‌iPhone Duo‌ app compatibility will be largely fixed. Apple Support is Apple's dedicated app for troubleshooting device issues and looking up support documents. It is a free download from the App Store . [ Direct Link ] Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Tag: Apple Support Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, " Apple Support App Updated for iPhone Duo's Larger Display " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Some upright MagSafe charger designs won't work well with the iPhone Duo when it's unfolded. As demonstrated by Mrwhosetheboss, the uneven weight of the ‌iPhone Duo‌ can cause it to tilt on a charger when it's open. The ‌MagSafe‌ ring on the back of the ‌iPhone Duo‌ is only on one half, and some chargers don't have strong enough magnets to hold up the Duo with the extra weight on one side. iPhones do have an extra anti-rotation magnet at the bottom of the magnetic charging ring, but some chargers aren't designed to use it. does this count as auto rotate https://t.co/cNCz73ud1P — Arun Maini (@Mrwhosetheboss) October 21, 2026 On Reddit , some users pointed out that The Verge 's Nilay Patel demonstrated the ‌iPhone Duo‌ charging horizontally on a ‌MagSafe‌ charger with no issue, so it may not be a universal problem. Charging with the ‌iPhone Duo‌ open and in portrait orientation likely works, but it looks like the safest way to use upright ‌MagSafe‌ stands is with the ‌iPhone Duo‌ closed. A flat charger won't have the same rotation issue. Companies will likely make wider stands with some kind of ledge to hold the Duo upright when unfolded, but if you plan to use the Duo on a desk, be aware that there will be positioning limitations with some ‌MagSafe‌ chargers. The ‌iPhone Duo‌ launches on Friday, October 23. Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Tag: MagSafe Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, " iPhone Duo Tips Over on MagSafe Stands When Unfolded " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
In this episode of iOS Decoded , we take the HomePod’s new Sound Glow feature for a test drive and try out the new Lock Controls feature to prevent accidental activation of its top cap. We also go hands-on with other changes, like the handy new profiles option for the TV app and Suggested Actions for Messages. Further, we take a look at and listen to some of the assets and sounds from Apple TV’s new surround-sound Home Theater functionality. Watch our full hands-on video as we dive into these changes and many more, and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more. more…
