Apple Announces First Foldable iPhone and AirPods 5
The Cupertino company also revealed the iPhone 18 Pro lineup and new Apple Watches at its "Surprise and Shine" event. Apple Announces First Foldable iPhone and AirPods 5 Eddie Fu
On September 9th, Apple unveiled its innovative "Surprise and Shine" event, introducing a range of upgrades and groundbreaking products. The star of the show was the first-ever foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, a passport-sized device that opens to a 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR display for an iPad-like experience. Priced at $1,999 for 256 GB, the device launches on October 23rd, seven years after Samsung introduced its Galaxy Fold. Pre-orders begin on October 16th.
In contrast to the foldable iPhone, Apple also announced the AirPods 5, featuring "best-in-class open-ear active noise cancellation" with 50% better noise reduction than its predecessor. With three pricing options ($129, $149, and $199), the AirPods 5 arrive on September 18th, a day earlier than the iPhone Duo.
Apple's other announcements included the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, boasting a faster chip, an adaptive camera lens, and promising all-day battery life of up to 30 and 45 hours, respectively. Pre-orders start on September 12th, with availability on September 18th. The company also introduced the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, both enhanced with AI-powered Siri and upgraded health features like advanced heart sensors.
These smartwatches launch on September 18th, alongside iOS 27, which includes enhanced Siri AI, a Liquid Glass slider, and larger on-screen widgets.
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