Apple’s recently introduced iPhone Handoff feature, which allows a single phone number to jump between two iPhones depending on which device is in use, isn’t being supported by AT&T—for now. The carrier says it has no current plans to adopt iPhone Handoff, focusing instead on existing eSIM transfer and activation tools. Other U.S. carriers are charting different paths: T-Mobile already supports the feature (though it comes with a $5/month fee), and Verizon has committed to rolling it out by the end of this year. In Germany, Telekom is live with support now, and EE aims to follow suit before year-end.
Streaming Prices Climb Again
Disney has raised the cost of its standalone and bundled streaming plans for both Disney+ and Hulu. The ad-free (Premium) tiers now cost $21.49/month each—about a $2.50 increase from $18.99. Ad-supported versions rise from $11.99 to $12.49/month. Meanwhile, the Disney+/Hulu ad-free bundle is up to $21.99/month, and the bundle with ads remains steady at $12.99. Most of the changes are effective immediately for new users, with existing subscribers seeing higher charges on their next billing cycle.
Face ID Glitch and Rebooting Issue on iPhone 18 Pro
Some owners of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are reporting a bug in iOS 27 where a failed Face ID attempt inside locked apps (like Passwords, Safari private tabs, etc.) causes the device to freeze and reboot. The issue seems tied to Apple’s new under-display TrueDepth sensor. While you can still use your passcode, Face ID challenges in certain scenarios are triggering the bug. Reports began almost immediately after launch, including verification via at least one European unit.
Apple has officially acknowledged the problem and plans to issue a software update—likely iOS 27.0.1—early next week (starting the week of September 28, 2026) to address this and other bugs. Meanwhile, there are reports Apple Support has wrongly offered hardware replacements to some users, though the company says the issue is software-based.
Other notable items:
- The iPhone Handoff feature requires carrier support; without it, even compatible devices won’t be able to use the feature. AT&T’s stance leaves its users on hold.
- The streaming price hikes represent another push by Disney toward profitability and toward persuading users to bundle—given the margin between standalone and bundle pricing has widened.
What this means: AT&T users who hoped to enjoy seamless number sharing across iPhones will need to wait. The streaming price increases demand evaluation—bundles may now offer more savings than buying both services separately. And iPhone 18 Pro owners should keep an eye out for the incoming software patch, which promises to resolve what appears to be one of the more serious early bugs in iOS 27’s rollout. Expect iOS 27.0.1 to be released quite soon.
