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- 1Apple may launch HomePod mini 2 and iPad mini 8 in October▼Apple's October launches could include a HomePod mini 2 and iPad mini 8 — even after the arrival of the iPhone Duo
Apple's October event line-up could extend beyond the newly arrived iPhone 17 pair, with reports pointing to a second-generation HomePod mini and an iPad mini 8 also being announced this month. The updated smart speaker and compact tablet would refresh two of Apple's smaller product lines, and tech watchers are now speculating about what else the company might unveil alongside them.
- 2iPhone StandBy night mode set for unannounced new features●iPhone Duo StandBy night mode is going to get some unannounced features
Apple's StandBy night mode, the dimmed clock display the iPhone shows when charging sideways in low light, is expected to gain additional features that the company has not yet announced. AppleInsider reports that the mode is set for enhancements beyond what was shown when StandBy was introduced with iOS 17. Details of the new functions have not been disclosed, leaving iPhone users speculating about what improvements may arrive in a future software update.
- 3CNET Publishes 2026 iPhone Buying Guide Across Six Models▼Apple iPhone 2026 Buying Guide: Decide Between the 18 Pro, Pro Max, Duo, Air, 17, 17E
CNET has published a buying guide to help shoppers choose between Apple's 2026 iPhone lineup, covering the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, a rumoured 'Duo' model, the iPhone Air, and the still-current iPhone 17 and 17E. The guide breaks down which device suits different budgets and needs as Apple's range grows more complicated, with multiple sizes, price tiers and older models still on sale alongside the newest flagships.
- 4Fake iPhone 17 preorder page can hack older iPhones▼Fake iPhone Duo Preorder Page Can Hack Older iPhones Just by Being Opened
Security researchers are warning about a malicious fake iPhone 17 Duo preorder page that can compromise older iPhone models simply by being opened in a browser. No user interaction is required beyond loading the site. Apple has not yet commented publicly on the flaw or whether a patch is planned.
- 5Apple's rumored smart home hub borrows StandBy mode faces●Apple's Home Hub Borrows From the iPhone Duo's StandBy Mode Apple's rumored smart home hub will have different faces use
Apple's rumored smart home hub will reportedly offer selectable display faces, some closely resembling the StandBy screens planned for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. Leaker 'pdfu' shared setup screens of a Photo Face said to be part of the device, suggesting the hub echoes the iPhone's lock-screen-style interface.