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iOS 27.3 brings the iPhone Duo’s revamped StandBy to other iPhones
Publication: 9to5Mac
Author: Marcus Mendes
Source published: 03/11/2026, 20:14:38 UTC
Briefing created: 04/11/2026, 09:07:01 UTC
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Briefings
Apple released iOS 27.3 beta 1 on November 3, 2026, expanding the iPhone Duo's redesigned StandBy feature to all iPhone models. The update includes a new StandBy interface with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 10-minute StandBy mode. This change affects devices running iOS 17.3 or later, with the beta available for testing.
Key points
- iOS 27.3 beta 1 was released on November 3, 2026, expanding the iPhone Duo's StandBy feature to all iPhone models.
- The update introduces a new StandBy interface with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 10-minute StandBy mode.
Context
This update expands the iPhone Duo's StandBy experience to other iPhone models, affecting devices running iOS 17.3 or later. The beta allows users to test the new interface and mode before full release.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to the provided snippet; specific model compatibility details beyond iOS 17.3 are not confirmed. The beta status means the update is not yet fully released to the public.
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