Daily Apple News summary for October 26

Apple begins its new week with an OLED iPad mini and its 27.2 series of operating system releases – and does it really plan an iPad Duo? All this and more in the extensive news summary we maintain over at Substack.
Apple now expected to ship series 27.2 releases today
Also includes new Siri Recap feature on Apple Watch.
Apple introduces OLED iPad Mini
8.5-inch OLED display, A20 Pro chip, 24% thinner bezels, faster wireless connectivity, and water and dust resistance — and a $699 starting price.
Does Apple plan an iPad Duo?
Citing claims on Weibo, report speculates on a massive 18 to 20-inch unfolded, ultra-thin iPad with a nanotexture display for launch in 2028.
Apple increases iPhone Duo orders
A second report claims Apple has asked suppliers to accelerate iPhone Duo production, increasing orders by 30%.
Apple reducing some iPhone component orders
Soaring memory prices are driving product prices higher. Apple has reduced orders for certain iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max components by 15% to 20%, says local report.