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Apple's iPhone Fold will let you run apps side by side, report claims

Getting a foldable phone right isn't just about making it thin or hiding the crease in the display; the software that powers it is equally, if not more important than the hardware. A new report from Bloomberg says that, when it comes to the rumored iPhone Fold, Apple will keep things simple by making it a lot like the iPad when unfolded. First, a note about the hardware. We don't know if the iPhone Fold is even real, and it's certainly not an officially confirmed Apple product at this point. But rumors say that it'll be a foldable phone that's roughly iPhone-sized when closed, and the size of an iPad mini when unfolded. That inside display will reportedly have a wife aspect ratio, making it ideal for watching videos, as well as multitasking. According to Bloomberg, Apple will make this work by adding updates to iOS that enable iPad-like screen layouts, as well as running multiple apps side by side, just like you can on the iPad. Make no mistake, the iPhone Fold will still be running iOS and not iPadOS, so you can forget about having a real desktop-like experience, and you won't be able to natively run iPadOS apps on it. But developers will get tools to adapt their existing iOS apps

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Apr 1, 2026·MashableT2 · Outlet report
Best iPad deal: Save $132.40 on Apple iPad 11-inch (A16)

SAVE OVER $130: As of April 1, the Apple iPad 11-inch (A16) is on sale for $466.60 at Amazon. That's a 22% discount on the list price. Amazon's Big Spring Sale came to an end after March 31, but that doesn't mean all the discounts did.…

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Best iPad deal: Save $132.40 on Apple iPad 11-inch (A16)

SAVE OVER $130: As of April 1, the Apple iPad 11-inch (A16) is on sale for $466.60 at Amazon. That's a 22% discount on the list price. Amazon's Big Spring Sale came to an end after March 31, but that doesn't mean all…

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Mar 31, 2026·The VergeT2 · Outlet report
With iOS 27, Siri might be able to handle multiple requests in one prompt.

Apple is currently testing the feature, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. I hope it makes the cut; I think I’d use it way more than any of Siri’s long-delayed features we’re still waiting on. Posts from this author…

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Mar 31, 2026·CNETT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Apple's iPhone Fold Promises the 'Most Significant Overhaul' in Product's History - CNET

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Mar 23, 2026·The VergeT2 · Outlet report
Apple could put ads in Maps as soon as this summer

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Mar 23, 2026·Ars TechnicaT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Apple will talk iOS 27, macOS 27, and more at WWDC 2026 on June 8

WWDC is often light on hardware, but it’s where big software announcements happen. Apple announced today that it would be holding its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) from June 8 to 12 this year, giving…

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Mar 21, 2026·CNETT2 · Outlet report
iPhone Fold Might Not Go on Sale Until December, One Analyst Suggests - CNET

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Mar 19, 2026·MashableT2 · Outlet report
Apple details how it's handling DarkSword spyware, which targets iPhones

Numerous reports, including Mashable's own coverage, were published on Wednesday about a new hacker tool called DarkSword that is being used to target iPhones. Apple has now shared with Mashable some important…

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Mar 18, 2026·GizmodoT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Apple’s Head Engineer for Home Devices Quits Apple Amid Siri Debacle, Joins Oura

Brian Lynch, the hardware engineer overseeing home devices at Apple, has left Apple for Oura, maker of fitness-tracking rings. No reason has been given for Lynch’s departure, but Apple’s long-awaited,…

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Mar 15, 2026·MashableT2 · Outlet report
Siri bug reportedly delays Apple's smart home lineup

Siri's development over the years has been less than stellar, especially compared to competing voice assistants from Google and Amazon, but if the rumors are true, work on the new Siri update is so much of a hassle that…

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Apple's iPhone Fold will let you run apps side by side, report claims

Getting a foldable phone right isn't just about making it thin or hiding the crease in the display; the software that powers it is equally, if not more important than the hardware. A new report from Bloomberg says that,…

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SAVE OVER $130: As of April 1, the Apple iPad 11-inch (A16) is on sale for $466.60 at Amazon. That's a 22% discount on the list price. Amazon's Big Spring Sale came to an end after March 31, but that doesn't mean all the discounts did.…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe VergeMar 31, 2026

Apple is currently testing the feature, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. I hope it makes the cut; I think I’d use it way more than any of Siri’s long-delayed features we’re still waiting on. Posts from this author will be added to…

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T2 · Outlet reportArs TechnicaMar 23, 2026

WWDC is often light on hardware, but it’s where big software announcements happen. Apple announced today that it would be holding its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) from June 8 to 12 this year, giving both developers and the…

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