Apple Says iPhone Duo Will Run iOS 27.1 at Launch in October
The update will have features built specifically for the new iPhone design.
Apple announced that the upcoming iPhone Duo, set to launch on Oct. 23, will come pre-installed with iOS 27.1 instead of skipping directly to iOS 27, the company revealed in an email to CNET. This version of iOS is said to be tailored specifically for the new foldable design of the device. The iOS 27.1 update builds upon the foundation of iOS 27 but introduces features uniquely designed for the foldable display.
Apple initiated the beta process for iOS 27.2 on September 16, which may delay the availability of iOS 27.1 on devices unless the iPhone Duo is purchased. While the Duo will be Apple's first foray into the foldable phone market, the company reassured that all future devices, including the Duo, will still receive iOS 27.2 updates by the end of the year. Preorders for the iPhone Duo begin on October 16.
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