Apple expected to unveil folding iPhone as new CEO takes center stage
The new model will serve as the first big test for John Ternus, who took the role last week All eyes are on Apple’s annual fall announcement of new products this afternoon, where the company is expected to unveil the most significant change to the iPhone since the smartphone’s introduction in 2007. Unlike previous iterations, the new iPhone is expected to fold, opening and closing like a passport…
John Ternus, Apple's new CEO, took the stage to unveil the iPhone Duo, the company's first foldable phone and a significant departure from the iPhone since its introduction in 2007. Priced at nearly $2,000, the Duo boasts a passport-sized design, combining the wide screen of iPads with the portability and camera features of iPhones.
When opened, it doubles the phone's display size and remains one of the thinnest models. Ternus, who succeeded Tim Cook last week, described the Duo as "an entirely new design while preserving everything you love from an iPhone," promising an effortless user experience and new possibilities. The device will start at $1,999 and be available for purchase on October 23.
During the "Surprise and Shine" event held at Apple's campus in Cupertino, California, Ternus emphasized the AI capabilities integrated into the new iPhones, such as Siri AI, which can tap into third-party apps with over 300,000 connections. One unique feature, Apple Reference Image, will help differentiate between AI-generated and non-AI-generated images captured by the phone's camera.
Both new iPhone models also promise a substantial improvement in battery life, with the iPhone 18 Pro Max offering up to 45 hours and the iPhone 18 Pro reaching 36 hours. Additionally, the company introduced updates to its Apple Watch and AirPods lines, including the fifth-generation AirPods, which are 50% more noise-cancelling than their predecessors and start at $129.
The Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 were also unveiled, highlighting advanced AI features like "Health Age" and "audio intelligence" for recording and summarizing ambient conversations.
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