Apple's Foldable iPhone Debut Headlines a Crowded Tech News Digest
Apple has started selling its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, in India, featuring a 7.6-inch inner display and a 2nm A20 Pro chip. The roundup also covers cybersecurity agencies responding to a wave of AI-related incidents labeled 'Black October,' along with other AI and India tech developments. It gathers 60 technology stories from October 21–23, 2026.
Apple’s iPhone Duo arrived in India on October 23 after pre-orders began a week earlier. The 256GB model costs ₹2,99,900 and combines a 7.6-inch folding inner screen with a 5.4-inch cover display, both 120Hz and up to 3,000 nits. It uses a 2nm A20 Pro chip, iOS 27, two 48MP rear cameras, Apple Pencil support, and weighs 254g; it lacks an optical telephoto lens.
Separately, CERT-In and global security teams warned about two PHP2Shell flaws that let attackers run code remotely. AI research tools helped uncover them, and Cloudflare’s Matthew Prince said exploitation attempts rose from thousands to millions. Temporary shutdowns affected government and banking sites in several countries, while MeitY formed an SIT to examine eMudhra’s certificate incident.
Apple’s foldable could broaden tablet-style mobile use and pressure app makers to adapt interfaces, though its high price may limit adoption to affluent buyers and early enthusiasts. The PHP2Shell alerts may push organizations to patch faster and review web-server exposure, potentially disrupting public and banking services during urgent maintenance. India’s eMudhra probe could affect trust in digital certificates and prompt stricter scrutiny of certificate authorities, with consequences for businesses and citizens relying on secure online transactions.