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Apple launches first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, priced with October pre-orders

Apple has introduced iPhone Duo, its first foldable handset, featuring a 7.6-inch inner screen and a 5.4-inch outer display with a nano-texture, glare-reducing finish. The device runs on the new A20 Pro chip with a dual-battery setup and vapor-chamber cooling, and ships with iOS 27 and Apple Intelligence. Pre-orders open October 16, with sales starting October 23 in star white and night sky finishes.

Apple launches Reference Image feature to verify iPhone 18 Pro photo authenticity

Apple unveiled Apple Reference Image at its Surprise and Shine event, a new iPhone 18 Pro feature designed to confirm whether a photo is unaltered. The camera captures signed sensor data that Apple's Private Cloud Compute converts into an unchangeable reference version stored in the Photos app, which can be compared against edited copies to spot manipulation. Apple is also opening APIs for third-party app integration and adopting the SynthID standard to flag AI-generated or altered images.

Apple Raises iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Prices by $100

Apple announced at its Wednesday event that the iPhone 18 Pro will start at $1,199 and the iPhone 18 Pro Max at $1,299, both with 256GB storage, marking a $100 increase over last year's models. Preorders begin Saturday, Sept. 12, with the phones launching Sept. 18. The higher-priced models come with upgraded cameras, a new A20 Bionic chip, and new color options including a burgundy shade.

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro adds three-activity Dynamic Island

Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max at its 'Surprise and Shine' event, introducing an upgraded Dynamic Island that can display three live activities at once instead of two. The main activity dominates the space while two smaller circular icons act as shortcuts to other running apps. The phones also feature variable aperture on the main camera, a bigger vapor chamber for cooling, improved battery life and faster charging.

Apple Launches iPhone Duo, Its First Foldable, Starting at $1,999

Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, its debut foldable smartphone, at its September event in Cupertino, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. The device features a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch inner screen, a titanium frame, Ceramic Shield glass, and IP68 water resistance. Preorders begin October 16, with sales starting October 23 in Star White and Night Sky colors for $1,999.

Apple unveils iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone

Apple introduced the iPhone Duo at its 'Surprise and shine' event, marking the company's long-rumored entry into foldable phones. The device closes to roughly the size of a passport and opens to reveal Apple's largest-ever iPhone display, built around a titanium frame and a custom hinge designed to lay flat and close securely. It also supports Apple Pencil input and continues Apple's focus on camera performance.

Apple, Google, Samsung and others hike smartphone prices by $100 across the board

Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro models launch $100 more expensive than last year, mirroring similar $100 increases from Google's Pixel 11, Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Motorola's Razr lineup, and Sony's Xperia 10 VIII. Apple also raised prices on its older iPhone models still for sale, closing off any workaround for budget-conscious buyers.

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