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Older iPhones may feel faster and smoother with iOS 27

Apple is putting AI at the heart of iOS 27, but older iPhones may receive an equally valuable upgrade: noticeably faster, smoother and cooler everyday performance.

Vietnam sees rush for iPhone 18 Pro as 160,000 deposits pour in

Demand for Apple's new iPhones surged as preorders opened in Vietnam, with one major retailer reporting 160,000 deposits for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in just 20 minutes.

Apple's first foldable gets 8 things right that Android still misses

Apple may be late to foldable phones, but its first iPhone Duo tackles several problems Android rivals have wrestled with for years, from screen creases and dust protection to stylus support.

iPhone 18 Pro accessories hit Vietnam before phones go on sale

The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max do not go on sale in Vietnam until Sept. 18, but accessory makers are already filling stores with cases, screen protectors and next-generation chargers.

Galaxy S27 Ultra tipped for Samsung’s latest OLED technology

Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra could feature the company’s most advanced OLED materials, potentially helping it stay competitive with Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max and foldable iPhone Duo.

Apple releases iOS 27, but only three iPhones get full Siri AI

Apple is bringing iOS 27 to iPhones dating back to 2019, but owners of older models will miss the operating system’s headline AI features.

iPhone 18 Pro demand looks unusually soft as preorders begin

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max remain widely available after preorders opened, an unusual pattern that could point to softer demand - or simply a much larger initial supply.

Apple releases iOS 27 today: 7 major new iPhone features

Apple is releasing iOS 27 on Sept. 14, bringing a range of changes to the iPhone’s interface, performance and features, led by the arrival of Siri AI.

Why Apple chose iPhone Duo over the rumored iPhone Ultra

After months of appearing in technology reports and rumors under the name iPhone Ultra, Apple’s long-awaited foldable iPhone ultimately arrived with a different name: iPhone Duo.

Apple gains $146 billion in market value after iPhone Duo debut

Apple has yet to sell a single unit of its first foldable iPhone, but its market value has already jumped by about $146 billion following the iPhone Duo’s debut.

iPhone 20 rumors may give buyers a reason to skip iPhone 18 Pro

Apple has only just launched the iPhone 18 Pro, but reports of a radically redesigned 20th-anniversary iPhone in 2027 may already give some buyers a reason to wait.

iPhone Duo vs Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: Which foldable stands out?

Apple’s iPhone Duo enters a foldable market where Samsung has spent years building its Galaxy Z Fold lineup. Its most direct rival is the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra - but which premium foldable has the edge?

Where is the iPhone 18? Apple may be reshaping its launch strategy

Apple unveiled its premium iPhone 18 models and first foldable in September but left out the standard iPhone 18, signaling what could be a major shift in its annual launch strategy.

iPhone 18 Pro camera adds variable aperture and AI image authentication

Apple’s newly launched iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max bring some of the company’s most notable camera upgrades in years, including a variable aperture and technology designed to verify whether photos have been altered by AI.

Vietnamese tech reviewers split over Apple’s $1,999 iPhone Duo

Apple’s first foldable iPhone has arrived with a $1,999 starting price, dividing Vietnamese tech reviewers over whether its new foldable experience is worth the premium over established rivals such as Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8.

Apple raises prices of older iPhones after iPhone 18 Pro launch

The iPhone 16, iPhone 17, iPhone 17e and iPhone Air have all become $100 more expensive in the US following the debut of Apple’s latest flagship models.

Apple’s new two-iPhone number sharing feature unavailable in Vietnam

Apple’s new iPhone Handoff feature in iOS 27, which lets users share one phone number between two iPhones, is absent from the company’s announcement for the Vietnamese market.

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max: Full specs of Apple’s new flagships

Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max at its “Surprise and Shine” event, bringing a 2nm A20 Pro chip, a smaller Dynamic Island and a new variable-aperture camera system.

Apple’s first foldable iPhone arrives with US$2,000 starting price

Apple has finally entered the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Duo, a US$2,000 book-style device built around a 7.6-inch inner display and the A20 Pro chip.

iPhone 18 Pro vs 17 Pro: What does an extra $100 get you?

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199, $100 above the iPhone 17 Pro. Its biggest gains come in photography, AI performance, cooling and battery life.