Accessory maker ESR has launched a new product line timed to Apple's iPhone 18 launch, including its iPhone Duo foldable, the iPhone 18 Pro models, AirPods, Apple Watch and MagSafe wallets. The centerpiece is the Atelier Vegan Leather Magnetic Case with Flex Stand, built specifically to protect the Duo's hinge and dual screens without adding bulk. The case uses stain-resistant organic silicone leather and a rotating zinc-alloy stand designed to open and close smoothly.
Blogger Nicolas Lellouche discovered a hidden display option on the iPhone Duo called 'Shift Left Edge,' which adds a black border to the outer screen's left side, effectively doubling the bezel there. Apple's own description says the feature shifts content away from cases that partially cover that edge of the outer display.
Apple opened iPhone 18 Pro preorders and simultaneously released its own Silicone and TechWoven MagSafe cases in new colorways like Burgundy and Mulberry, priced at $49 and $59 respectively. Third-party brands including ESR, Spigen, Nomad and Burton Goods also rolled out cases ranging from $14 budget options to premium leather and grip-focused designs with built-in stands.
Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, a foldable phone launching October 23 starting at $1,999, whose hardware resembles rivals like Samsung's Z Fold 8. What sets it apart is a version of iOS and apps specifically reworked for the folding screen, including repositioned app icons and smoother transitions between the cover and inner displays.
Apple has started taking pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, which feature a variable aperture camera, a shrunken Dynamic Island capable of showing three Live Activities, and the new A20 Pro chip with faster GPU and memory performance. The phones start at $1,199 and $1,299 respectively, with storage up to 2TB, and ship beginning September 18.
Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' event introduced only two new iPhone models — the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max — alongside a foldable device called the iPhone Duo, priced at $1,999.99. The event also marked John Ternus's debut as CEO, opening the show solo rather than alongside outgoing CEO Tim Cook, who is now executive chair. CNET's reader prediction contest showed most participants expected three phones and a joint Cook-Ternus appearance, both of which turned out wrong.
An early Geekbench 7 submission attributed to Apple's unreleased A20 Pro chip shows single-core and multi-core scores of 4,006 and 11,460, roughly 23% and 27% higher than the A19 Pro. The result reportedly tops single-thread scores from AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Intel's Core i9-14900KS by 26% and 32% respectively.
Apple unveiled its iPhone 18 Pro series and iPhone Duo this week while also confirming a release date for iOS 27, its next major software update. The update will be compatible with any device currently able to run iOS 26, meaning most existing iPhone owners won't need a new device to get it.
Apple has begun taking preorders for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, which were unveiled at its September 2026 event alongside the iPhone Duo. The 6.3-inch Pro starts at $1,199 and the 6.9-inch Pro Max at $1,299, both offered in deep black, silver, glacier and burgundy, with prices climbing to $2,499 for the top 2TB configuration. Unlocked units are currently only available through Apple, while retailers like Best Buy and Walmart are offering carrier-locked models tied to AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile.
Apple unveiled a new folding iPhone at an event led by John Ternus, marking his first major product showcase in his new leadership role. The device signals Apple's entry into the foldable phone category, a segment rivals have explored for years.
Leaker Instant Digital reports that Apple and Samsung Display have signed a three-year exclusive supply agreement covering foldable displays for the upcoming iPhone Duo and future models. Each panel is said to cost roughly $250, making it one of the priciest single components in the device. No official bill-of-materials breakdown exists yet, though Apple has detailed the device's recycled materials and sustainability specs.
In the latest episode of 9to5Mac Overtime, hosts Jeff Benjamin and Fernando Silva shared their initial reactions to the iPhone Duo, described as Apple's first foldable smartphone. The podcast episode is sponsored by Bitwarden, which is promoting a free virtual security summit on September 17.
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