Apple’s forthcoming iPhone Duo is set to launch with iOS 27 and a revamped StandBy mode that can stay active even when the device is not charging. While Apple has highlighted the feature in press materials, a recent leak from the Twitter account of leaker pdfu provides a deeper look at the range of visual faces and customization tools that will accompany the mode.
New StandBy faces revealed
The leak identifies a total of five StandBy faces that were not mentioned in Apple’s marketing. Among the newly discovered options are a Home Camera view, which can display a single camera feed or a grid of up to nine feeds, and a Home Modular face that appears to surface smart‑home controls. A Snoopy‑themed face also makes the list, adding a whimsical touch to the otherwise utilitarian display.
Additional faces hinted at by the leak include one called Flow, which may feature animated elements, and another named Fade, for which no further details were provided. These faces join the previously known set shown in Apple’s promotional assets, which includes Analog, Digital, Classic Calendar, Weather, Photos, Memories, Shared Albums and Modular.
The information comes from a tweet posted on September 28, 2026, in which pdfu shared a screenshot of the iOS 27.1 simulator lacking the Rushmore app—an app that is expected to host the redesigned faces. Localization strings extracted from the missing app revealed the unreported faces, and pdfu reported that some of the new faces could be rendered in the current simulator.
Customization tools and widget layouts
Beyond the visual faces, the leak outlines a face editor that will allow users to tweak the StandBy interface. The editor is said to let users choose different styles and colors, mirroring the customization screens already available for the standard iPhone StandBy feature. Swipe gestures are also mentioned as a means for quick visual adjustments, suggesting a tactile approach to personalizing the display.
For clock faces that support widgets, the iPhone Duo will offer five layout options: StandBy, Stacked, Top, Middle and Bottom. These layouts give users flexibility in how widgets are positioned relative to the clock, enhancing the utility of the StandBy screen for quick information at a glance.
Availability and next steps
Apple plans to open pre‑orders for the iPhone Duo on October 16, with the device slated to ship on October 23. The leak indicates that further details about StandBy faces and customization features are likely to emerge as the launch date approaches.
Industry observers note that the expanded set of faces and the dedicated editor signal Apple’s intent to make StandBy a more personalized and functional experience, especially on the dual‑screen iPhone Duo. The inclusion of home‑camera feeds and smart‑home controls points to a broader integration of IoT and home‑automation ecosystems within the iOS environment.
As the pre‑order window opens, potential buyers will be able to evaluate the new StandBy options alongside other iPhone Duo specifications. The leak, while limited to visual and interface details, provides a clearer picture of how Apple intends to differentiate the dual‑screen device from its single‑screen counterparts.
Mitchell Landsberg is a Senior Technology Correspondent at News Raise. He covers consumer electronics, artificial intelligence, software developments, and digital privacy trends.
