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Parents and teachers have shared practical steps to help children handle school transitions. Specialists and families say scheduling playdates, connecting children with older students, mapping routes and encouraging early involvement in clubs or sports reduce anxiety and build friendships before the term begins.
Apple has unveiled the iPhone Duo, a foldable handset with a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch inner display, the largest ever on an iPhone. The device features a titanium chassis and a 100+ part hinge, running a modified iOS 27. Pre-orders start October 16 in the UK, with prices ranging from £1,999 for 256GB to £3,199 for 2TB.
Apple has announced the HomeView smart home hub and the iPhone Duo foldable, alongside updates to Mac and HomeKit devices. The devices are designed to deepen Apple’s domestic manufacturing push and expand its hardware ecosystem as Tim Cook’s successor, John Ternus, leads a fast-paced launch cadence.
Apple has launched HomeView, a 7-inch smart display that centralises control of its ecosystem and introduces an AI-powered Siri. It competes with Amazon’s Echo Show, offering features like FaceTime, Messages, and smart home management. The device starts shipping in November at $299.99, with a new line of HomeKit-enabled accessories announced.
Apple has introduced HomeView, a $299 seven‑inch smart display with AI-backed personalization and facial recognition, alongside updated HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV 4K. The devices are designed to simplify setup, integrate with the Home app, and coordinate with partners while highlighting an ecosystem approach to home AI.