447 - The iPhone Duo Has Arrived — Fold It Like Apple Means It!

The iPhone Duo has arrived, and Apple's first foldable iPhone takes center stage! In Episode 447 of In Touch With iOS, Dave Ginsburg is joined by Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, and Guy Serle to explore the iPhone Duo launch, early reviews, hinge durability, missing Face ID, battery life, and overwhelming demand. The panel also covers Apple's upcoming October 28 event, iOS 27.2 and other Apple software release candidates, new HomePod Sound Glow features, and the latest Vision Pro developments. Plus, Apple's privacy and security updates, new Apple Music changes, AI-powered productivity tools, and another round of Things We Found featuring useful Mac and iPhone accessories!

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Summary

The iPhone Duo has officially arrived, and Apple's first foldable iPhone is generating plenty of excitement, questions, and controversy! In Episode 447 of In Touch With iOS, Dave Ginsburg welcomes Jill McKinley, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, and Guy Serle for a lively discussion about Apple's latest hardware, software updates, and developments across the Apple ecosystem.

The biggest story is the launch of the iPhone Duo. The panel explores early reviews, first-generation compromises, and whether Apple has delivered a compelling foldable experience. From the absence of Face ID and concerns about heat to hinge durability after 32,000 folds, there's plenty to discuss. They also cover the confirmed 4,883 mAh battery, launch-day availability, shipping delays, and extraordinary demand that has pushed some orders into 2027. Apple Pencil support arriving with iOS 27.2, future Reachability improvements, and the new "Made for iPhone Duo" App Store designation add even more to the conversation.

Apple is also preparing for its October 28 "Pro and Tell" event, while release candidates for iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, macOS Golden Gate 27.2, and visionOS 27.2 signal another round of software updates. The panel looks at Sound Glow coming to existing HomePod models, Apple's immersive horror experience for Vision Pro, and other developments for Apple's spatial computing platform.

On the Mac side, Perplexity Computer's ability to run locally raises interesting possibilities for AI-powered workflows, while the Electronic Frontier Foundation's Privacy Badger extension expands to Safari. Other news includes Apple's iWork apps gaining an Intelligent Assistant, changes coming to Apple Music, new protections against fraudulent website certificates, and 1Password's approach to keeping passwords hidden from AI agents. The panel also touches on Apple's expanding U.S. production commitments and Verizon's new iPhone Handoff pricing.

In this week's Things We Found, Dave highlights the OWC USB4 Hub, Eric shares Pu-Erh Pearls tea and an iPhone case, Jill recommends an acrylic laptop protector, Marty explores a minimalist iPhone Duo case, Jeff spotlights BetterDisplay Pro, and Chuck introduces the DELTAHUB HoldX magnetic mount.

From foldable iPhones and Apple Intelligence to privacy, security, accessories, and practical Mac tools, Episode 447 delivers another entertaining and informative look at what's happening in the world of Apple!

Topics and Links

In Touch With Vision Pro this week.

visionOS 27.2 RC available

visionOS 27.2 Beta 3 Release Notes | Apple Developer Documentation

Apple Unveils Immersive Horror Film Coming Exclusively to Vision Pro

Beta this week.

iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2 release candidates

watchOS 27.2 and tvOS 27.2 release candidates

HomePod Software 27.2 RC adds Sound Glow to existing models

Source: HomePod 27.2 Adds Sound Glow to Existing HomePod Models - MacRumors

In Touch With Mac this week

Apple Seeds macOS Golden Gate 27.2 Release Candidate to Developers

Perplexity Computer Can Now Run Fully Locally on Mac - MacRumors

EFF's Privacy Badger Anti-Tracking Extension Expands to Safari - MacRumors

Other Topics

In Touch with Jeff's Blog

On TV Vibe Coding and the Enshittification of All the Things - Jeff Gamet

Apple announces special event for October 28: 'Pro and tell' - 9to5Mac

iPhone Duo Ships tomorrow 10/23

iPhone Duo reviews: compelling foldable, first-generation compromises

iPhone Duo Reviewers Really Miss Face ID - MacRumors

Does the iPhone Duo Run Hot? Here's What Reviews Found - MacRumors

What 32,000 Folds Did to the iPhone Duo's Hinge - MacRumors

iPhone Duo Launch Begins as First Orders Reach Customers - MacRumors

Apple Will Label Apps 'Made for iPhone Duo' in App Store - MacRumors

iPhone Duo gains Apple Pencil support with iOS 27.2

Reachability promised for iPhone Duo later in 2026

News

Apple's iWork Apps Get 'Intelligent Assistant' and iPhone Duo Support

Apple production and materials commitments expand in the U.S.

Apple Music's New Look Officially Announced - MacRumors

Apple Blocks Certificates That Could Help Attackers Fake Websites

1Password for Agents Keeps Your Passwords Hidden From AI - MacRumors

Verizon prices iPhone Handoff at $10 per month

This weeks "Things we found"

Dave: OWC USB4 Hub https://link.amazon/B0hDHZ2yq

Eric: tea Pu-Erh Pearls High Caffeine https://www.telsaan.com/product/pu-erh-pearls/121

Smartish black and clear case iPhone 18 Pro https://link.amazon/B0itRP2TA

Jill Laptop acrylic protector: https://link.amazon/B077WcojU

Marty Totallee thin case for Duo
https://www.bare-cases.com/products/bare-naked-for-iphone-duo

Jeff: BetterDisplay Pro https://betterdisplay.pro/

Chuck: DELTAHUB HoldX Magnetic Mount - Universal Phone & External Device Holder for Laptops
https://link.amazon/B0fil71uZ

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