Apple unveils first foldable iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 series

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Apple has unveiled its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, in what the company described as a major redesign of its flagship smartphone.

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The 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.

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According to CNN and The Independent, the iPhone Duo has a foldable design and a 7.6-inch continuous display when unfolded.

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It is also described as Apple’s thinnest iPhone ever.

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When 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.

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Introducing the device, Apple’s new Chief Executive Officer, John Ternus, criticised existing foldable phones, saying they felt like “two phones awkwardly stuck together.”

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The launch marks Ternus’ first Apple product event as CEO after taking over from Tim Cook earlier this month.

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The 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.

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Apple 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.

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The 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.

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The 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.

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Apple 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.

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The company unveiled the AirPods 5, which feature improved sound quality and noise cancellation, as well as Siri AI tools, including live translation.

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The new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 also received health and artificial intelligence upgrades.

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The 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.

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Apple said the audio features would not store recordings and that the audio would be end-to-end encrypted.

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The 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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