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Apple introduced a new Reference camera mode on the iPhone 18 Pro that creates a tamper-proof original copy of every photo taken, using sensor signatures verified through Private Cloud Compute. This reference image sits alongside any edited version in the Photos app, letting users compare the two directly. Apple also announced it will support Google's SynthID standard for identifying AI-generated or altered images.
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max with a redesigned 48MP Fusion Main camera featuring variable aperture, a first for iPhone, letting users or apps adjust between four aperture settings from f/1.48 to f/4.0. The devices also gain a new A20 Pro chip along with thermal design improvements and new pro-focused camera software tools exclusive to the Pro line.
Apple has extended its $100 price increase from the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max to older, unchanged models. The iPhone 17 now starts at $899, the iPhone Air at $1099, the iPhone 17e at $699, and the iPhone 16 at $799, all up from their previous prices despite receiving no updates.
Apple has introduced its first foldable smartphone, called the Duo, with prices starting at $2,000 and reaching $3,200 for the largest storage model. New CEO John Ternus, who led the project during his time in Apple's hardware division, presented the book-style device as being inspired by the iPad, unfolding into a small tablet and folding into a wider phone.
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 Pro alongside other hardware, headlined by a camera system with variable aperture settings of f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8 and f/4.0, adjustable directly in the camera app. The device also features a smaller Dynamic Island capable of displaying three simultaneous live activities, plus updated Photographic Styles with new texture and grain options.
Apple has pushed out the first Release Candidate build (26A5428) of macOS 27 Golden Gate to developers and public beta testers, signaling that the operating system's development is essentially finalized ahead of its public release. The RC follows earlier betas that introduced redesigned Liquid Glass-style traffic light window controls, a new Siri app, AI-powered Shortcuts, and a prompt-based Safari extension builder.
Apple confirmed its long-rumored folding phone, the iPhone Duo, at its 'Surprise and shine' event. Unlike vertical flip phones such as the Motorola Razr, the Duo opens horizontally like a book or passport, featuring a 7.6-inch inner display and a 5.4-inch outer display, and comes in star white and night sky colors. Apple says it's the thinnest iPhone ever when unfolded.
Apple has reintroduced a black color option for its iPhone Pro lineup, ending a one-year gap after the iPhone 17 Pro launched only in orange, silver, and blue. The black finish returns alongside other color choices like burgundy for the newer Pro model.
Apple introduced the Watch Series 12 alongside the Ultra 4, iPhone 18 lineup and a foldable iPhone Duo, keeping the smartwatch's exterior design unchanged while overhauling its internals. The update centers on a new S11 processor and redesigned health sensors that improve heart rate accuracy, add deeper recovery tracking, and enable an AI-powered Audio Intelligence feature for transcribing conversations. Despite the upgrades, pricing stays flat at $399 for the Series 12 and $799 for the Ultra 4, even as iPhone 18 Pro prices rose.
Apple introduced the Watch Series 12 at its September event, retaining last year's design but overhauling internals with a new S11 chip and upgraded health sensors. The device gains features like more accurate heart rate tracking, deeper recovery data, and an AI-powered Audio Intelligence tool that can record, transcribe and save conversations. Despite these upgrades and new colors, Apple held the starting price at $399, while the Watch Ultra 4 starts at $799.
Apple has released Release Candidate versions of iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and other upcoming operating systems for developers and public beta testers. These builds, available now through Settings, represent the near-final software slated for public release to all users on Monday, September 14.
Apple has issued the release candidate build of iOS 27, signaling the software is nearly ready for public release after months of beta testing. The update centers on a redesigned Siri with conversational answers, personal context awareness, and a new dedicated app, alongside AI additions across Photos, Safari, Mail, Messages and Shortcuts.