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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 display for routine use when the device remains closed. When opened, it reveals a 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR screen optimized for larger applications and multitasking. Both screens support ProMotion and Always-On functions, with outdoor brightness reaching 3,000 nits. Apple uses Grade 5 titanium for the casing and has crafted the hinge from more than 100 parts. The device also carries an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. Software significantly influences how the foldable iPhone operates with its expanded screen space. Apple designed iOS 27.1 to function seamlessly in both open and closed states. Split View allows users to position two apps side by side on the internal display. They can also run two instances of the same app simultaneously and save configurations for quick access later. The larger screen supports two Home Screen pages, while Touch ID remains integrated into the side button. Enhanced multitasking options with the larger display The device’s camera setup includes a 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera and a 48-megapixel Fusion Ultra Wide camera. The main sensor also provides an optical 2x telephoto setting. Duo Preview enables users to see a live image on the outer display while someone else captures the shot. The outer screen doubles as a viewfinder for selfies taken with the rear cameras. Video recording can reach 4

The most notable camera upgrade is a 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera with an adjustable aperture. Six internal blades enable the lens to shift between four different aperture settings. Users can manually modify the aperture, shutter speed, and white balance directly within the Camera app. A histogram display shows exposure levels as scenes are framed. The updated imaging system introduces new texture and grain controls for Photographic Styles, while videographers can add Cinematic effects after recording. Apple also introduces Reference Image, a feature for those needing to verify whether a photograph has been altered. This opt-in capability records signed sensor data when a photo is taken in Reference mode. Private Cloud Compute then processes this data into a reference image for comparison within the Photos app. Apple plans to expand support for the SynthID standard via a software update later this year. Metadata embedded in images will also serve as a method to detect AI-generated or edited content. Variable aperture offers greater control for photographers The A20 Pro chip is manufactured using a 2-nanometer process and combines a six-core CPU with a seven-core GPU. Apple claims the GPU performs up to 40% faster than the A19 Pro. The processor also features a Dual 16-core Neural Engine with a total of 32 cores dedicated to artificial intelligence tasks. A new thermal design positions the processor closer to a larger vapor chamber, allowing the system to deliver up to 40% higher sustained performance compared to the previous generation. Battery capacity has also been increased, especially on models

Graphite, cathodes and anodes remain central to U.S. battery supply chain security. In 2025, China accounted for over 80% of worldwide battery cell production, according to the International Energy Agency. It also produced roughly 85% of cathode active materials and more than 90% of anode active materials. These components are fundamental to the production of lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The agency further identified China as the primary producer of lithium iron phosphate batteries, also known as LFP batteries. Throughout 2025, the U.S. significantly expanded its battery manufacturing capacity by opening or upgrading numerous plants. Nonetheless, reliance on imported or processed materials remains high. Natural graphite exemplifies this ongoing dependency. The United States reported complete net import reliance for natural graphite in 2025, with China remaining a key supplier. Chinese processors continue to dominate the production of battery-grade graphite used in traditional lithium-ion anodes.

Japan is broadening its efforts to fight investment fraud by deploying artificial intelligence to identify warning indicators in consumer complaints. The Consumer Affairs Agency unveiled this initiative on September 1 as a component of a comprehensive anti-fraud strategy. The system will scrutinize complaint language, solicitation patterns, and similarities with past cases. Authorities aim to detect signs of malicious schemes and troubled enterprises earlier by utilizing data already gathered from consumers nationwide.

China’s digital industry generated a total of 20.71 trillion yuan in revenue, representing a 13.6% increase compared to the same period last year. The sector’s total profit also rose by 19.3%, reaching 1.79 trillion yuan. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the industry’s profit margin stood at 8.6%, which is 0.7 percentage points higher than the previous year. These figures encompass the core areas of China’s rapidly expanding digital economy.

Online child safety grows urgent as AI and digital information risks expand globally. The report advocates for stronger safeguards for younger users while ensuring they retain access to educational resources, communication channels, and public participation online. The UN emphasizes the need for enhanced protections for children and young people as digital platforms transform how they access information. Personalized marketing adds another layer of risk for young users. The report urges technology companies and AI developers to prioritize children’s rights and safety when designing products. Age restrictions have become a significant part of the broader debate on social media and child safety.

Japan successfully launched its H3 rocket, carrying the Michibiki No. 7 navigation satellite into orbit. The satellite separated approximately 29 minutes after lift-off and reached its assigned orbit. Michibiki No. 7 expands Japan’s QZSS satellite navigation network, enhancing accuracy in positioning, navigation, and timing services across Asia-Oceania. The successful launch follows the loss of Michibiki No. 5 in December 2025, with the H3 rocket achieving another successful mission after setbacks. Japan continues to plan for a seven-satellite QZSS constellation under its official satellite navigation program.

Corporate technology headquarters manage legal defense strategies against state enforcement suits. (AI-generated image) This latest financial ruling comes after a separate $375 million jury verdict against Meta in March 2026 during the initial phase of the state’s legal proceedings. In that earlier case, jurors found that Meta breached New Mexico consumer protection laws by misrepresenting safety features for younger users. When combined, the two rulings mean Meta is ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico for teen mental health initiatives, with a total liability of $942 million resulting from the state’s enforcement action led by Attorney General Raúl Torrez. The court’s comprehensive remedial order specifies that $420 million of the new funds will directly support mental health treatment services for children across New Mexico. The rest of the judgment is allocated for public education campaigns, early screening efforts, and community prevention programs over the next five years. Additionally, the court mandates strict operational protocols for Meta, including enforcing default private settings for accounts of users under 18, limiting daily engagement time, restricting notification pushes, and enhancing screening for child sexual abuse material. Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million in New Mexico for Teen Mental Health Initiatives The Mexico enforcement action represents one of the largest financial penalties imposed on a major technology company over child safety practices. Attorney General Torrez initiated the lawsuit after investigations by state prosecutors revealed that algorithmic recommendation systems systematically exposed minor accounts to predatory contact and explicit content. While ordering extensive product modifications, Judge Biedscheid chose not to

OpenAI is broadening access to ChatGPT by offering Free and Go users unlimited text interactions with GPT-5.6 Luna. The company announced that the change will take effect next week and will be subject to safeguards to prevent misuse. During this rollout, GPT-5.6 Luna will also become the default model for affected accounts. Additionally, free users will gain a Think button that enables the system to dedicate more time to complex queries before providing a response.

The central theme, “AI and Trade: Turning Potential into Progress,” will steer discussions focusing on artificial intelligence and its impact on worldwide trade. The agenda emphasizes policies that widen access to AI tools while promoting more inclusive international commerce. Geneva talks will examine how AI can lower trade costs and widen digital market access.