The Commodore 64, launched in 1982 for $595 with just 64 kilobytes of memory, went on to sell roughly 12.5 million units and become the best-selling desktop computer ever. Its combination of an inexpensive industrial CPU, a music-synthesizer sound chip, and a game-oriented graphics chip made it unusually capable for its price, despite being seen at the time as a mere 'game machine.' That gaming-friendly hardware ended up enabling some of the earliest persistent, open-ended online multiplayer worlds.
Apple introduced its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, at a Cupertino event, featuring a 7.6-inch inner folding screen and a 5.4-inch outer display, both protected by Ceramic Shield 2. The device runs on Apple's new A20 Pro chip built on TSMC's 2nm process, with a titanium frame and dual rear cameras including a 48MP main sensor and 12MP telephoto lens.
Apple is preparing to unveil its first foldable iPhone, a device expected to carry a premium price tag. The reveal is notable because it will mark John Ternus's debut as Apple's new chief executive, stepping into the leadership role for this major product launch.
Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, its debut foldable device featuring a 5.4-inch outer display, a 7.6-inch inner screen, dual rear cameras, Touch ID, and IP68 water resistance. Pricing starts at $1,999 for 256GB, with preorders opening October 16th and general availability set for October 23rd. Verge staffers shared candid, varied impressions ranging from praise for the design and naming to concerns about cost and camera tradeoffs.
Apple has introduced a new camera mode called Reference Image, launching with the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, that cryptographically signs sensor data at capture to prove a photo hasn't been altered. Using Private Cloud Compute, the phone generates an unchangeable reference version of the image that users can compare against edited copies in the Photos app. Apple is also opening a Reference Image API for developers across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, though the feature won't be available at launch in the EU.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max retain the design and aluminum build of last year's models but introduce a variable-aperture main camera with four selectable stops plus manual controls for shutter speed, white balance and focus. The phones also ship in four colors including a new glacier blue and burgundy, with color-matched glass backs, and a smaller Dynamic Island that can now display three Live Activities simultaneously.
Apple is holding an event at Apple Park expected to introduce the iPhone 18 Pro and a foldable iPhone Duo, alongside updates like the Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5. The event is streaming live via YouTube, Apple's TV app, and its Events website. New Apple CEO John Ternus posted a teaser hinting at a variable aperture camera feature possibly coming to the iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Apple has revealed the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, both launching September 18th with preorders open now. The Series 12 starts at $399 for aluminum models, with titanium and ceramic options priced up to $899, and both watches run on a new S11 chip enabling Siri-powered audio features like Sound Recognition and Live Rewind. The devices also introduce upgraded heart rate sensors that enable a new Readiness score and Health Age comparison feature exclusive to these two models.
Apple is releasing the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max on September 18th, with preorders starting September 12th, ahead of the foldable iPhone Duo in October and a still-unannounced base iPhone 18. The 6.3-inch Pro starts at $1,199 and the 6.9-inch Pro Max at $1,299, each $100 pricier than last year's models, while screen size, battery capacity and resolution remain the main differences between the two variants.
Apple is holding its September hardware event today at 1:00 p.m. ET, streamed live via Apple.com, YouTube and the Apple TV app. The event, themed 'Surprise and shine,' marks the start of John Ternus's tenure leading product launches and is expected to introduce the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, a first-ever foldable iPhone Duo, updated Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 models, and new AirPods 5 earbuds.
Apple has unveiled its first foldable iPhone, dubbed the Duo, and early hands-on impressions describe a matte-finish inner display, a smooth hinge with barely detectable crease, and IP68 water resistance. The device has a compact 5.4-inch outer screen and animates a gradual visual transition as it opens and closes, rather than simply switching displays on and off.
After unveiling the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro at its 'Surprise and shine' event, Apple raised prices by $100 on all previous-generation iPhones still sold. The iPhone 16 jumped from $699 to $799, the 17E from $599 to $699, the base iPhone 17 from $799 to $899, and the iPhone Air from $999 to $1,099.
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