Changes · October 2026
iPhone changes in October 2026
4 changes that could affect which iPhone you buy, each with its official source.
US self-service store lists iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max repair parts
The US Self Service Repair Store lists both Pro models. For iPhone 18 Pro, the camera is $249, or $189.24 after an approved $59.76 replaced-part return credit; a seven-day tool-kit rental is $49 separately. These are component and rental prices, not a complete repair quote. Official US pages checked October 20, 2026.
Affects: iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max
Source: Apple Self Service Repair Store (US) ↗Japan and South Korea restrict Duo and Pro Max walk-in purchases
Apple’s local pages say iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro Max cannot currently be bought on a walk-in basis at Apple Stores in Japan and South Korea. Japan requires a reservation; South Korea directs shoppers to order online for delivery or pickup. The notices give no end date and do not establish policy in other countries. Official pages checked October 19, 2026.
Affects: iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro Max
Source: Apple Japan (South Korea also checked in the analysis) ↗Verizon will charge $10 a month for iPhone Handoff
iPhone Handoff, new in iOS 27, lets one phone number move between two iPhones, for example an iPhone Duo for going out and an iPhone 18 Pro for work. You choose which iPhone is active and can switch at any time. Verizon says it will support Handoff for $10 a month on compatible iPhones running iOS 27, and calls it coming soon without a start date. Other carriers set their own price, so ask yours before you plan on carrying two iPhones.
Affects: iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max
Source: Verizon ↗iPhone Duo pre-orders open, in stores October 23
Apple opened pre-orders for iPhone Duo on October 16. It starts at $1,999 in the US and reaches stores on Friday, October 23.
Affects: iPhone Duo
Source: Apple Newsroom ↗