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The iPhone Duo is Apple’s first foldable iPhone and starts at $1,999 in the US. The iPhone Duo features a 5.4-inch external screen for everyday use when closed, and a 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR display for multitasking and larger apps when opened. Both screens support ProMotion and Always-On, with outdoor brightness reaching 3,000 nits. Its enclosure is crafted from Grade 5 titanium, and the hinge comprises over 100 components. The phone also carries an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. Software is crucial to maximizing the foldable form factor. Apple’s iOS 27.1 is tailored for both open and closed modes, offering Split View to run two apps side-by-side on the internal display. Users can also operate two windows of the same app and save configurations for quick access. The expanded screen allows for two Home Screen pages, with Touch ID integrated into the side button. New multitasking capabilities with larger display The camera setup includes a 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera and a 48-megapixel Fusion Ultra Wide camera. The main sensor features an optical-quality 2x telephoto zoom. Duo Preview enables users to see a live image on the external display while someone else takes the shot. The outer screen can also serve as a viewfinder for selfies using the rear cameras. Video recording supports 4K resolution at up to 120 frames per second with Dolby Vision. Powered by the A20

The biggest camera change is a 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera with variable aperture. Six internal blades allow the lens to move between four aperture settings. Users can adjust aperture, shutter speed and white balance directly inside the Camera app. A histogram can also display exposure levels while a scene is framed. The updated imaging system adds new texture and grain controls to Photographic Styles, while video users can apply Cinematic effects after capture.

Throughout 2025, U.S. battery manufacturing capacity expanded rapidly, with many companies opening or developing new facilities. Nevertheless, the nation’s factories continue to heavily depend on imported or foreign-processed materials. Natural graphite exemplifies this vulnerability, as the U.S. reported complete reliance on imports for this mineral in 2025. China remained a key supplier, and Chinese processors maintained dominance in producing battery-grade graphite used in traditional lithium-ion anodes.

Japan is expanding its countermeasures against investment scams by deploying artificial intelligence to identify warning signals within consumer complaints. The AI system will scrutinize complaint language, solicitation tactics, and similarities with previous cases to detect early signs of malicious schemes and troubled firms. This initiative targets schemes promising high returns or consistent dividends before operators encounter financial difficulties, with a focus on foreign investment products, overseas real estate, and arrangements related to deposited goods. Authorities plan to use AI insights to identify recurring solicitation approaches and business models, enhancing current keyword searches and strengthening cooperation within the enforcement framework.

During the initial six months of 2026, China’s digital industry generated a total revenue of 20.71 trillion yuan, reflecting a 13.6% increase compared to the same period last year. Profit margins also improved, with total profits rising by 19.3% to 1.79 trillion yuan. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the industry’s profit margin stood at 8.6%, 0.7 percentage points higher than in the previous year. These figures represent key segments of China’s rapidly expanding digital economy. China expanded 5G and computing capacity as digital industry revenue continued to grow. The country’s leading regional digital markets maintained dominance throughout the period. The top 10 provincial-level markets collectively contributed 17.21 trillion yuan in revenue, a 13.2% rise from the prior year, accounting for 83.1% of the national digital industry total. They also drove 87% of the sector’s overall revenue growth. Guangdong, Jiangsu, Beijing, Shanghai, and Zhejiang continued to be among China’s most significant digital hubs. Central China outpaced the national average in digital growth, with regional revenue reaching 2.86 trillion yuan, up 28.3% year-over-year. Infrastructure development persisted, with 5.102 million 5G base stations installed by June’s end. The country also had 32.86 million 10G PON ports supporting gigabit services, while

The United Nations is calling for enhanced safeguards to protect children and youth amid the transforming landscape of digital platforms. An upcoming UN issue brief emphasizes the increasing risks posed by disinformation, hate speech, harassment, artificial intelligence, and systems driven by attention. It raises concerns over the handling of personal data, behavioral advertising, and algorithmic content distribution. The report underscores the need for stronger protections for younger users while maintaining access to education, communication, and civic engagement online.

On Tuesday, Japan successfully launched its H3 rocket, carrying the Michibiki No. 7 navigation satellite into orbit. The launch, designated as H3 Flight No. 9, took place from the Tanegashima Space Center at 4:23:31 a.m. Japan time. JAXA confirmed that the vehicle maintained its planned trajectory throughout the mission. About 29 minutes post-launch, the satellite separated and entered its target orbit.

According to the court’s detailed remedial order, $420 million of the new funds will go directly to mental health treatment services for children across New Mexico. The rest of the funds will support public education campaigns, early screening programs, and community prevention initiatives over the next five years. The ruling also enforces strict operational rules, requiring Meta to set default privacy protections for accounts of users under 18, limit daily usage, reduce notification alerts, and improve screening for child sexual abuse material.

OpenAI is broadening its reach by offering Free and Go users worldwide unlimited text interactions with GPT-5.6 Luna. The company announced this change will start next week, with safeguards against misuse still in place. During this rollout, GPT-5.6 Luna will become the default model for affected accounts. Additionally, free users will gain a Think button, enabling the system to dedicate more time to complex queries before providing a response.

On September 14, the World Trade Organization will host its inaugural World Trade and Tech Day at its Geneva headquarters. This event aims to unite trade officials, technology policymakers, industry leaders, and various stakeholders to discuss the intersection of artificial intelligence and international trade. The central theme, “AI and Trade: Turning Potential into Progress,” will steer conversations on fostering more inclusive policies that broaden access to AI tools and promote fair global commerce.