Apple unveils first foldable iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 series

Apple has unveiled its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, in what the company described as a major redesign of its flagship smartphone.
nThe device was unveiled on Wednesday at Apple’s product event, which also featured the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, updated AirPods and new Apple Watch models.
nAccording to CNN and The Independent, the iPhone Duo has a foldable design and a 7.6-inch continuous display when unfolded.
nIt is also described as Apple’s thinnest iPhone ever.
nWhen folded, the device has a screen roughly the size of a passport, while its controls, including the home-screen dock and status indicators, have been moved to the right side of the display to make them easier to reach.
nIntroducing the device, Apple’s new Chief Executive Officer, John Ternus, criticised existing foldable phones, saying they felt like “two phones awkwardly stuck together.”
nThe launch marks Ternus’ first Apple product event as CEO after taking over from Tim Cook earlier this month.
nThe iPhone Duo is expected to cost more than $2,000, according to The Independent, which described the device as a complete redesign of Apple’s most iconic product.
nApple also unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, with the Pro model starting at $1,199 and the Pro Max at $1,299.
nThe prices are higher than those of last year’s iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, which started at $1,099 and $1,199 respectively, according to CNN.
nThe iPhone 18 Pro features a variable-aperture camera that allows users to adjust how much light enters the lens, while Apple said its new thermal management system would help control the devices’ temperature.
nApple also introduced the Apple Upgrade programme, allowing customers to make monthly payments over 12 or 24 months and upgrade to a new iPhone at the end of the lease.
nThe company unveiled the AirPods 5, which feature improved sound quality and noise cancellation, as well as Siri AI tools, including live translation.
nThe new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 also received health and artificial intelligence upgrades.
nThe watches will feature a new “Readiness” score combining users’ recent activity, vital signs and sleep, while a new Audio Intelligence feature will allow them to identify sounds such as sirens and alarms.
nApple said the audio features would not store recordings and that the audio would be end-to-end encrypted.
nThe event was Ternus’ first keynote as Apple CEO, with the new chief executive presenting the company’s latest products and outlining his vision for its future.
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