Daily English Article — October 3, 2026

Actor Olivier Martinez has filed a petition for a temporary restraining order against his ex-wife, actress Halle Berry, accusing her of physically abusing their 12-year-old son, Maceo. In the filing, Martinez alleges that on September 26, Berry jumped on the boy, placed her hands around his neck, and choked him. He is also seeking sole custody of Maceo, which would significantly alter the couple's existing shared custody arrangement established after their divorce in 2015.

Martinez's filing goes beyond the single choking incident, claiming there have been additional instances of physical, verbal, and emotional abuse over recent years. He also alleges that Berry made racially charged comments to their son regarding child support disputes, telling Maceo that his father was 'a white bitch trying to rob a Black woman,' then asking the boy how he felt about that 'as a Black man.' Martinez acknowledged that Berry later apologized via text message following the incident.

Berry's attorney, Marina Beck, forcefully disputed the allegations, calling the filing 'entirely meritless and deliberately misleading.' Beck's statement highlighted a documented history in which Martinez himself allegedly violated court orders and interfered with therapeutic and educational interventions for Maceo — conduct for which Martinez has already faced legal sanctions. Beck characterized the restraining order petition as unsurprising given what she described as Martinez's well-documented pattern of erratic, possessive, and violent behavior.

In his petition, Martinez stated that he does not wish to permanently sever the relationship between Berry and their son, but believes the two should not interact until Berry takes sufficient accountability for her actions. He also requested that Berry be prohibited from being under the influence of alcohol or other substances during any visitation with Maceo. Martinez expressed concern that the boy may be traumatized by recent events and has reportedly expressed reluctance to spend time at Berry's home.

The custody dispute adds a painful new chapter to the couple's contentious post-divorce relationship. Berry and Martinez were married for two years before filing for divorce in 2015, and the ongoing legal battles over Maceo's welfare reflect deep tensions between the two former partners. Berry also has an 18-year-old daughter from a previous relationship. Representatives for Berry declined to comment on the matter beyond the statement issued by her attorney.

Apple has shared a curated gallery of six photographs taken with its newly announced iPhone Duo, posting them to the company's official Instagram account. The images were captured by two American photographers, Jake Michaels and Jason Nocito, as part of a project commissioned directly by Apple. The release of these photographs serves as an early showcase of the iPhone Duo's photographic capabilities ahead of the device going on sale to the general public.

The iPhone Duo is equipped with a total of four cameras, offering users a versatile range of shooting options. However, the device notably lacks a dedicated Telephoto camera — a feature that some prospective buyers may consider a dealbreaker. Instead, the main camera provides what Apple describes as 'optical-quality 2× Telephoto' functionality, achieved through computational photography rather than a separate physical lens with a dedicated optical system.

When compared to Apple's higher-end Pro lineup, the Duo's zoom capabilities fall noticeably short. The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro models are capable of achieving up to 8× optical zoom through their dedicated Telephoto lenses, making them far more powerful tools for distant subjects. The absence of true optical zoom beyond 2× on the Duo is likely to be a significant consideration for photography enthusiasts and professionals evaluating the device against its more premium counterparts.

Despite the Telephoto limitation, the six photographs shared by Apple demonstrate that the iPhone Duo is still a highly capable camera in the right hands. The images, produced by experienced professional photographers commissioned for the campaign, highlight the device's strengths in areas such as color accuracy, dynamic range, and overall image quality. Apple's marketing strategy here follows a familiar pattern: using skilled artists to showcase what its hardware can achieve under optimal conditions.

Consumers interested in purchasing the iPhone Duo can begin pre-ordering the device starting Friday, October 16, at 5 a.m. Pacific Time. The pre-order window gives Apple fans an early opportunity to secure the handset before its official launch. Whether the Duo's camera system, despite lacking dedicated Telephoto hardware, proves satisfying for everyday users will likely become clearer once the device reaches reviewers and the wider public.