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New phones and software explained in plain language, with the sources listed. No hype.
PhonesiPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max: what is new, what it costs and who should upgradeApple's 2026 Pro iPhones bring a 2-nanometre chip, a main camera with an aperture you can change and a smaller Dynamic Island. Here is what changed, in plain language.PhonesiPhone Duo explained: Apple's first folding iPhone in plain languageIt opens like a book into a 7.6-inch screen, uses Touch ID instead of Face ID and costs $1,999. What it is, what it gives up and when you can buy it.SoftwareiOS 27: the new features worth knowing, and which iPhones get itiOS 27 arrived on 14 September 2026. It runs on the iPhone 11 and newer, but the new Siri and the other Apple Intelligence features need an iPhone 15 Pro or later.ExplainerWhat is Wi-Fi 7, and do you need a new router?Wi-Fi 7 is the newest Wi-Fi standard. It is faster and steadier than Wi-Fi 6, but only if your router and your devices both support it. For most homes there is no rush.ExplainerWhat are passkeys, and are they safer than passwords?A passkey lets you sign in with your fingerprint, face or screen lock instead of a password. There is nothing to remember and nothing a fake website can steal.WearablesApple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4: what is new and which one to buyBoth 2026 watches measure your heart rate every five seconds and add a daily readiness score. The Ultra 4 costs twice as much and lasts twice as long. Here is how to choose.AudioAirPods 5 explained: what changed, and which of the two versions to buyApple's entry-level earbuds now cancel noise on both versions, starting at $129. For $20 more you get volume control on the stem, wireless charging and a longer battery.PhonesiPhone Duo vs iPhone 18 Pro: which should you choose?Same chip, very different phones. One opens into a small tablet and costs $1,999. The other has the better cameras and Face ID for $800 less.ExplainerWhat is an eSIM, and should you switch from a SIM card?An eSIM is a SIM built into the phone. You add a mobile plan by scanning a code instead of inserting a card. Some new phones, including the iPhone Duo, no longer have a SIM slot at all.