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Apple launches iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro series

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Apple has officially entered the foldable market with the launch of the iPhone Duo, a device featuring a 7.6-inch internal display and a 5.4-inch outer screen. Priced between 2,000 USD and over 4,000 USD, the Duo aims to combine flip-phone portability with book-style utility. While a dedicated stylus was initially planned, Apple has pivoted to supporting existing iPad Apple Pencils through software updates. Simultaneously, the iPhone 18 Pro series has launched, featuring the A20 Pro chip and a variable aperture camera system utilizing six laser-cut blades. Despite initial praise for its enhanced Cinematic mode and 12 GB of RAM, the rollout has encountered significant technical hurdles. Beyond previously reported Face ID malfunctions and rising battery replacement costs, early adopters are now reporting hardware and software defects. Users have documented vertical green, pink, or red lines appearing across OLED displays, with some suggesting these may be hardware defects linked to Samsung-made components. Furthermore, visual anomalies such as green patches and significant lens flare have been reported in photography, particularly in low-light settings or during high-zoom use. Experts are currently investigating whether these artifacts originate from the new variable aperture system—which ranges from f/1.48 to f/4.0—or from software image processing. While Apple has not officially confirmed a widespread defect, some users claim to have received device replacements. ~~Looking ahead, speculation continues regarding the iPhone 20 Pro series, with leaks suggesting quad-curved, bezel-free designs for 2027. Meanwhile,~~ Recent reports have identified a specific Face ID software bug where authentication failures during app sign-ins cause the ~~company~~ device to freeze or trigger an unprompted hard reboot. Apple has acknowledged this bug and is reportedly developing a ~~smart home display, codenamed J490, to integrate advanced Siri AI capabilities.~~ patch. Additionally, some users claim that certain MagSafe accessories may interfere with the variable aperture lens mechanism. Analysts suggest many of these glitches may be resolved through upcoming iOS updates.

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