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Apple Launches First Foldable iPhone Duo with 7.6-inch Display

Apple unveiled its first foldable device, the iPhone Duo, at its 'Surprise and Shine' event in Cupertino. The device features a 7.6-inch inner Retina display and a 5.4-inch outer display, with a custom nanotexture finish to hide the crease. It uses a hinge made of grade 5 aluminum with over 100 components. The iPhone Duo is powered by the A20 Pro chip and C2 modem, and is eSIM-only. It has a dual 48-megapixel camera system with under-display front camera and a smart-take feature. The device runs iOS 27 with multitasking features and supports Apple Pencil later this year. Priced at $1,999 with 256GB storage, preorders start October 16, and availability on October 23. Analysts predict it could gain up to 25% market share in the foldable segment by year-end.

• Apple introduced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, with a 7.6-inch inner display and 5.4-inch outer display.
• The device is priced at $1,999 with 256GB storage and comes in two colors.
• Preorders begin on October 16, 2026, with availability on October 23, 2026.

WhatsApp Android bug allows access to private photos without unlocking

A security vulnerability in WhatsApp on certain Android smartphones allows attackers to bypass the lock screen and access the user's photo library by answering an incoming video call. The flaw, discovered by security researcher Jose Rodriguez, affects Pixel and Oppo devices but not Samsung Galaxy or iPhones due to Apple's CallKit framework. Meta has confirmed the issue and announced a fix, but the update has not yet been distributed in Germany. Users can limit access by restricting WhatsApp's photo permissions in Android settings.

• Security researcher Jose Rodriguez discovered the vulnerability and published it on X.
• Notebookcheck tested the trick on multiple smartphones, finding it works on Pixel and Oppo devices.
• Meta confirmed the vulnerability and started distributing a fix, but it is not yet available.

Truecaller launches Scam Checker for the open web

Truecaller, the Swedish caller ID app with over 500 million monthly users, has launched Scam Checker, a free web and Android service that lets users check suspicious phone numbers, links, or messages for fraud without needing an account or app installation. For numbers, it cross-references a database of known spam; for links, it expands shortened URLs and checks against a risk database; for messages, it compares content against community-reported scams. Initially available in India, the tool will expand to Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Scam Checker leverages Truecaller's community-powered ScamFeed and broadens the company's focus into general scam detection. This move comes amid competitive pressure in India and alarming global scam statistics. Truecaller plans to add support for more scam types and allow screenshot uploads.

• Truecaller launched Scam Checker, a free web and Android service, on September 27, 2026, allowing users to check phone numbers, links, and messages for scams without registration.
• Scam Checker is initially available in India and will expand to Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
• The tool expands shortened URLs, cross-references phone numbers against known spam databases, and compares messages to community-reported scams.

India Mandates Caller-ID Apps Share Spam Reports with Telcos

India's telecom regulator, TRAI, has amended rules to require caller-ID and call-management apps, such as Truecaller, to share user spam reports with telecom operators via a blockchain-based platform. The move aims to broaden the spam report pool for enforcement. Truecaller, which has over 500 million monthly active users globally and 350 million in India, called the requirement anti-competitive, citing a one-way exchange of valuable data. The amendments also bring AI-powered and automated calls under the A2P framework, requiring declaration to operators or being treated as spam. Telecom operators may levy termination charges up to 5 paise per minute. The rules raise questions about data sharing scope, enforcement, and consent. India reported around 42 billion spam calls in 2025, with Truecaller blocking 12 billion.

• TRAI amended rules requiring caller-ID apps to share spam reports with telecom operators via a blockchain platform.
• Truecaller called the mandate 'anti-competitive', citing a 'one-way exchange' of data.
• India had around 42 billion spam calls in 2025, according to a Truecaller report.

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AI parsed presentation narrative: Truecaller positions itself as the essential global platform for safe and trusted communication, focusing on building trust by mitigating endemic fraud and unwanted communication in digital economies, particularly within emerging markets. Strategic pillars: Trust in Communication, Fraud Prevention.