Apple's first iPhone launch event, led by CEO John Ternus, introduced the foldable iPhone Duo alongside new AirPods and Apple Watch models. The Duo features dual 7.6-inch and 5.4-inch displays, Touch ID on the side button, an A20 Pro chip, a 48-megapixel camera, and up to 44 hours of battery life, with pricing starting at $1,999. Apple also revealed two Pro-tier iPhone 18 models with upgraded cameras, skipping a base model this cycle.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-09
At its fall event, Apple launched the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and a new foldable iPhone Duo, but held back the standard iPhone 18, which is now expected in early 2026. Alongside this, Apple raised prices by $100 across its existing iPhone 17 models and even the older iPhone 16, which returns to its original $799 price.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-09
Analyst Mark Gurman says the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will come in four colors: Black, Light Blue, Silver, and Burgundy. This marks a shift from last year's iPhone 17 Pro, which shipped with only three color options and no black variant. Gurman also noted the foldable iPhone Duo is expected in dark blue and white.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-09
Apple has rebuilt core iOS 27 controls and app layouts to suit the iPhone Duo's foldable form factor, borrowing multitasking concepts from iPadOS. The update repositions status icons and navigation elements, introduces a dual-homescreen layout when unfolded, and adds a standby mode that turns the device into a smart display with fullscreen widgets. The Duo will also be the first iPhone to support Apple Pencil, usable on either screen.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-09
Apple has unveiled the Duo, its first foldable iPhone, arriving over seven years after Samsung's original Galaxy Fold. Preorders begin October 16th with sales starting October 23rd, priced from $1,999 for 256GB, with eSIM-only support worldwide and options up to 2TB storage. The device features a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch inner screen, both using ProMotion technology and a titanium frame reinforced with ceramic fibers.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-09
Apple has taken its online store offline ahead of its September event, a signal that new hardware announcements are imminent. Expected reveals include the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, the foldable iPhone Duo, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, and fifth-generation AirPods, marking the first major product event under new CEO John Ternus.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-09
Samsung R&D executive Hee-Cheul Moon publicly welcomed Apple's upcoming entry into foldable phones, framing it as validation of Samsung's early lead in the category. However, he pointedly stressed that device weight is the critical factor for customer satisfaction, an apparent dig at reports that Apple's foldable will weigh roughly 235g compared to the Galaxy Fold 8's 201g. Market analysts project Apple could capture 40% of the foldable market within a year, edging past Samsung's current 38% share.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-09
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone may be named the iPhone Duo rather than 'Fold' or 'Ultra,' pricing it from $2,000 for 256GB up to nearly $3,000 for 2TB. The device is expected to feature an A20 Pro chip, C2 modem, dual 48MP rear cameras, a 12MP front camera, Apple Pencil support, and a landscape-folding design, launching in October in dark blue and white.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-09
Ahead of Apple's launch event, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will carry a $100 price increase, starting at $1199, while the new foldable iPhone Duo will start at $1999 with higher-storage models near $3000. These figures come in below the steeper increases many analysts had predicted earlier this year.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-09
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple's first foldable iPhone will be named the iPhone Duo and will support the Apple Pencil. The device is expected to launch in October starting at $2,000 for 256GB storage, with a 2TB option priced around $3,000, in Dark Blue and White colors.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-09
Apple's Surprise and Shine event is set to reveal its first foldable phone, reportedly named iPhone Duo rather than the earlier rumored iPhone Ultra, alongside the expected iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports the device will start around $2,000 for 256GB and reach $3,000 for 2TB, launching around October with Apple Pencil support at launch.
techspot.com
· 2026-09-09
Ahead of Apple's unveiling event, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple's first foldable iPhone will be named iPhone Duo rather than iPhone Ultra, referencing its dual inner and outer displays. He says it will cost $1999, come in white and dark blue, support the Apple Pencil, and ship as early as October.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-09
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