Apple this week teased a new product showcase called “Pro and tell” for Wednesday, October 28 in Los Angeles and also saw the public debut of the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone — a week marked by strong demand, carrier pricing changes for a new feature, and a seeded release candidate for iOS 27.2.
Apple teases ‘Pro and tell’ event for October 28
Apple announced a media “experience” in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 28 under the tagline “Pro and tell,” signaling another round of product introductions. The event branding and animated logo are consistent with expectations that a long‑rumored touchscreen MacBook will appear as part of the MacBook Pro family rather than as a separate model. Other expected announcements include an iPad mini 8 with an OLED display, updated iMac models and a lower‑end 14‑inch MacBook Pro featuring the M6 chip.
iPhone Duo launch draws long lines and limited in‑store stock
The iPhone Duo went on sale this week after a pre‑order day that Apple described as generating “extraordinary” demand and pushed shipping estimates out to January 2027. Many Apple retail stores saw a return of long lines; some store staff were advised to discourage walk‑ins, and Apple said most countries would have only “limited” in‑store availability. A small number of customers did secure walk‑in purchases, and Apple briefly revived online ordering for in‑store pickup before it was removed amid heavy demand.
How apps appear on the iPhone Duo
App Store screenshots published ahead of the Duo’s launch show adaptations of several of Apple’s stock apps for the new foldable format. Early reviews noted that many third‑party apps remain displayed in a traditional iPhone aspect ratio surrounded by black bars until developers update them for the new form factor.
iPhone Handoff support comes with carrier fees
Apple’s iPhone Handoff feature in iOS 27 lets two iPhones share a single phone number and switch between devices. Carrier support is required. T‑Mobile was the first U.S. carrier to add support with pricing set at $5 per month, and Verizon announced it will add support at $10 per month.
iOS 27.2 release candidate seeded
Apple seeded the release candidates of iOS 27.2 and related updates this week, indicating a public release could arrive next week. A revamped Health app tested in beta has been removed from the public release so Apple can continue testing it before a broader rollout later this year. Other additions in the release candidate include a new icon and theme for Apple Music as part of a just‑announced rebrand, user profiles in the Apple TV app, and expanded Siri AI support for additional languages.
Rumors of a ‘HomeView Max’ with 9‑inch swivel display
Mark Gurman has reported that Apple is planning a more advanced HomeView model called “HomeView Max,” which would increase the screen to 9 inches (up from 7 inches) and include a robotic arm to swivel the display a full 360 degrees to keep subjects visible during video calls. The report suggests the device could arrive within the next year or two.
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