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This week, invites are out for the “awe dropping” iPhone event! Also: Touch ID and bumper cases making a comeback like it’s 2013, how to combine emojis, the first ergonomic dual-ultra-widescreen setup, Twitter versus Mastodon and Leander’s review of PowerBeats Pro 2!

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This week’s stories:

Apple invites the world to ‘Awe dropping’ event

• Get ready for the next “Awe dropping” Apple September event, featuring the exciting iPhone 17 series and more new products.

iPhone 17 Air could revive Apple’s bumper case

• In a nod to the iPhone 4, Apple experimented with a bumper case for the upcoming iPhone 17 Air that only covered its edges.

Foldable iPhone might bring back Touch ID

• The first foldable iPhone — set to debut in September 2026 — will reportedly feature Touch ID, C2 modem and five cameras.

Combine emoji to make your own fun creations in iOS 26

• The best Apple Intelligence feature gets even more fun: You can combine two or more emoji into your own custom creation in iOS 26.

Double the fun: 10 best dual-monitor setups

• For many folks, two displays beats one display. See these 10 takes on the best dual monitor setup, the most popular configuration.

Under Review: Beats PowerBeats Pro 2

• These Bluetooth earbuds feature a heart rate monitor, Apple's H2 chip, active noise canceling with transparency mode, IPX4 water resistance, up to 45-hour battery life (with wireless charging case) and Apple and Android compatibility.