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Apple has big October coming for new hardware and software, here’s the lineup
Apple has a big October ahead, with several major hardware and software launches coming. Here’s everything to expect from Apple in October.
iPhone Duo is confirmed to arrive in users’ hands in October. Pre-orders open Friday, October 16 and the first units deliver on October 23.
Apple’s first foldable model might be limited in supply. However, iPhone Duo is launching in lots of countries simultaneously, which could be a good sign for availability. Per Apple:
Customers in more than 70 countries and regions, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Türkiye, the UAE, the UK, the U.S., and Vietnam, will be able to pre-order iPhone Duo beginning at 5 a.m. PT on Friday, October 16, with availability beginning Friday, October 23. iPhone Duo will be available in 28 other countries and regions beginning Friday, October 30.
If iPhone Duo supply was expected to be significantly lower than anticipated demand, it’s unlikely Apple would launch the product in close to 100 countries and regions right away.
Apple reportedly has a lot more new hardware products launching in October too. We’re expecting new Macs, Home products, and an upgraded iPad mini. Here’s what’s rumored:
Two standout products include the first touchscreen Mac, which could be branded MacBook Pro or Ultra, and the long-expected home hub ‘HomePad.’ Everything else will be smaller updates to existing products.
Apple has confirmed that iPhone Duo will run on iOS 27.1 when it launches in October.
It’s speculated that 27.1 will be Duo-exclusive. However, it might come to other iPhones too, but only include bug fixes or security updates while the majority of changes are for Apple’s foldable.
Normally we would expect more features in iOS 27.1, but in an unusual move, iOS 27.2 is already in testing and is also expected to arrive in October. As a result, iOS 27.2 is likely intended for all iPhones while 27.1 is primarily for iPhone Duo.