Apple has launched the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and its first foldable device, the iPhone Duo, alongside each other. The Duo offers a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch inner folding screen with a nano-texture finish, letting users switch between phone and tablet-sized experiences, while the 18 Pro models stick to a traditional single-screen design in 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch sizes. Despite its slimmer profile, the Duo weighs more than even the largest Pro Max, and its camera setup lags behind the Pro line's newer 48MP hardware.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-09
Apple unveiled its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, alongside new iPhones and Apple Watches. The device supports the USB-C Apple Pencil on both its cover screen and inner display, though Apple notes this functionality arrives 'later this year' rather than at launch. Pricing starts at $2,000 for 256GB storage, with pre-orders beginning October 16 and availability October 23.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-09
At its annual hardware event, Apple unveiled three new iPhones—including a foldable model—alongside updated Apple Watches and AirPods. The company positioned these devices less as standalone gadgets and more as platforms designed to deliver personal AI experiences.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-09
Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, priced starting at $1,999. The device opens into a 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR display and closes to a 5.4-inch outer screen with an asymmetric, passport-like shape rather than the square form used by some rivals. Apple emphasized a new multi-layer glass and titanium hinge design meant to minimize the visible crease common in earlier foldables.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-09-09
Apple unveiled its first foldable phone, called the Duo, revealing that its hinge mechanism was engineered using AI algorithms to match each hinge to its housing for precise alignment. The company also used confocal laser scanning and 3D-printed micro layers of photopolymer to smooth out surface irregularities, according to chief hardware officer Johny Srouji.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-09-09
Apple published a developer tech talk explaining how third-party apps will render on the upcoming iPhone Duo foldable display. The system includes three compatibility tiers: a default mode for apps built before iOS 27, an improved layout for apps updated for iOS 27.0, and full-screen support for apps targeting iOS 27.1, which arrives around the device's October launch.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-09
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.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-09
Apple's new foldable, the iPhone Duo, priced above $2,000, comes with just two rear cameras: a 48MP main sensor and a 48MP ultra-wide, both branded 'Fusion' for software-driven versatility. It omits a dedicated telephoto lens and skips the variable aperture feature found on the iPhone 18 Pro, relying instead on cropped shots from its high-resolution main sensor for a '2X optical quality' zoom.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-09
Apple unveiled its first foldable-screen device, the iPhone Duo, featuring a nano-texture display designed to hide the fold crease. The name itself has a long history in tech, having previously been used for NEC's TurboDuo game console, Google's video-calling app Duo, and Apple's own PowerBook Duo laptop from 1992.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-09
Apple has officially confirmed the release timeline for its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, which starts at $1,999. Pre-orders begin October 16, with the device shipping October 23, separate from the iPhone 18 Pro lineup arriving in September.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-09
Apple has revealed its first foldable smartphone, called the iPhone Duo, marking the company's entry into the foldable device category long occupied by rivals like Samsung. Details on pricing, release date, and full specifications were not disclosed in the announcement.
mobile.slashdot.org
· 2026-09-09
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.com
· 2026-09-09
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