GoKawiilApple delays several new features and the foldable iPhone Duo until later dates
Apple's latest product event introduced hardware like the Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, AirPods 5, iPhone 18 Pro models, and the foldable iPhone Duo, but not everything ships immediately. While the Watch and AirPods models arrive September 18 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone Duo won't ship until October 23, and several Apple Intelligence features—including expanded Siri AI language support—won't roll out until later in 2026.
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Staggered rollouts let Apple manage manufacturing and software testing, but they also risk consumer confusion after last year's Apple Intelligence controversy, which triggered a false-advertising lawsuit the company is now settling. Clear timelines matter more than ever as Apple tries to rebuild trust in its AI feature promises.
- The foldable iPhone Duo ships October 23, a month after most other new hardware.
- New OS versions like iOS 27 arrive September 14, ahead of hardware launches.
- Siri AI's expanded language support won't be complete until later in 2026, following past AI rollout issues.
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