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Apple iPhone Duo launch event: the 5 biggest announcements

Apple just wrapped up its first iPhone launch event with CEO John Ternus at the helm, and it did not disappoint. We got a look at Apple's long-rumored foldable iPhone Duo, along with the next generation of AirPods and the Apple Watch. Here's a roundup of all the biggest announcements from the event. Apple's first […]

Apple iPhone Duo launch event: the 5 biggest announcements

Apple has unveiled its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, with a 7.6-inch inner display and a 5.4-inch outer screen. According to The Verge, the device is Apple's thinnest iPhone yet and will support Apple Pencil later this year. The iPhone Duo has a passport-shaped design that lays flat when opened.

The iPhone Duo will be available in October, as reported by 9to5Mac, with a starting price of $1,999. In contrast, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will be available for pre-order on September 12 and will ship on September 18.

New iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models also feature an upgraded camera system, including a main camera with a variable aperture and four different settings, as noted by Amateur Photographer. Additionally, Apple introduced new features such as pro/manual controls for stills and video, updated photographic styles, and "Apple Reference Image" to prove a photo was taken with an iPhone 18 Pro.

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