Apple Launches First Foldable iPhone Duo
Apple unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, new AirPods 5, and updated Apple Watch models during a major product launch in Cupertino. The event marked the first major presentation under new CEO John Ternus, following Tim Cook's departure after 15 years.
Consensus
- Apple held a product presentation in Cupertino at the Steve Jobs Theater.
- The event marked the first major Apple presentation under new CEO John Ternus.
- Tim Cook stepped down as CEO, with John Ternus taking over on September 1.
- Apple introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
- The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max feature the A20 Pro chip, improved cooling, and variable aperture cameras.
- The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will be available in four colors: silver, black, blue, and burgundy.
- The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1199 and the Pro Max at $1299.
- Sales of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max begin on September 18.
- Apple introduced new AirPods 5 with improved noise cancellation and gesture control.
- AirPods 5 are available in two versions: with and without active noise cancellation.
- AirPods 5 start at $129.
- Apple unveiled Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 with enhanced health monitoring features and updated health app interface.
Points of divergence
- The iPhone Duo has a flexible display, can run two apps simultaneously, and has a battery life of up to 31 hours on internal display or 44 hours on external display. It has no physical SIM card and uses eSIM only. — riamo
- The iPhone Duo has a titanium body, a 7.6-inch internal display and a 5.4-inch external display, supports Touch ID but not Face ID, and has a battery that lasts up to 24 hours when both displays are used. — meduza
- The iPhone Duo is available in white and dark blue, costs $1999, and will be available for pre-order one week before the October 23 launch. — novaya_eu
- The iPhone Duo has a front-facing camera hidden under the screen, is the thinnest iPhone ever, and can function as a calendar or alarm clock in sleep mode. — riamo
- The iPhone Duo has a dual 48 MP main camera and supports simultaneous front and rear camera display during calls or recording. — meduza
- Siri AI now supports interaction with over 250 apps but does not support Russian language. — novaya_eu
- The iPhone 18 Pro has a completely redesigned Siri based on Apple Intelligence. — riamo
- The iPhone 18 Pro Max has a battery life of up to 30 hours. — meduza
- The iPhone 18 Pro's performance is 40% higher than the previous generation and twice that of the iPhone 16 Pro. — novaya_eu
Coverage (3 sources)
- Engineering miracle: ultra-expensive foldable iPhone Duo presented — РИАМО
- Apple unveiled iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max — and its debut foldable iPhone Duo. This is the first major premiere under the new CEO John Ternus — Meduza
- Apple presents iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, foldable smartphone iPhone Duo, AirPods 5, and new Apple Watch — Новая газета Европа
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