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iPhone Duo Apple Pencil support to arrive earlier in iOS 27.2

Apple is expected to add Apple Pencil support for the iPhone Duo in iOS 27.2, which is due to be released next week. Apple had previously said support would come by the end of the year, but the timetable has moved up. The feature is expected to work in the iOS 27.2 release candidate, allowing preorder customers receiving devices on Oct. 23 to use it soon after. Compatibility is limited to the USB-C Apple Pencil.

AI & Enterprise

Apple may unveil first touchscreen MacBook Pro as soon as next week

Apple could unveil its first MacBook Pro with a touchscreen as soon as next week, a report said, raising attention over whether it will change its long-standing approach to laptop input. Apple has avoided touchscreens on MacBooks while advancing multi-touch trackpads, a stance tied to co-founder Steve Jobs' views on ergonomics. TechRadar said Apple has been considering the move, amid broader market adoption of touch-enabled 2-in-1 laptops.

Industry

U.S. Army turns to rapid, low-cost modular laser weapon to defend against drones

The U.S. Army is shifting from dedicated laser-weapon vehicles to modular lasers that can be mounted on standard trucks, with AeroVironment securing an initial low-rate production contract for its 30-kilowatt LOCUST X3. The system is designed to shoot down Group 1 to 3 drones and uses an onboard AI system for detection, tracking and engagement. The Army aims to field it as early as 2028 and is also pursuing a 150-kilowatt containerised laser.