My Favorite Things from Apple’s iPhone 18 Event
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max and the buzzy foldable iPhone Duo bring some great stuff. But there are some downsides, too.
Apple's latest iPhone launch event showcased the foldable iPhone Duo as its star product, despite an overall price increase across the line. The company also unveiled updated iOS 27 and WatchOS 27, with demonstrations focusing on their new capabilities. During the event, users expressed creative reactions on social media, particularly about the Duo's unique features. Tim Cook introduced Apple's new CEO, Ternus, through a well-executed presentation.
The Duo's foldable design was a welcome return of the Touch ID feature, which replaced the Home button on most iPhones. This addition provided a backup method for logging in and making purchases. Additionally, the Duo featured a nano-texture screen layer, borrowed from Apple's desktop displays and MacBooks, that offers excellent anti-reflective properties.
Despite the Duo's mechanical aperture for the 48MP main cameras, it falls short of professional-grade lens quality. The six-bladed diaphragm provides limited depth-of-field variability due to the small phone sensor. The company also introduced the M6 chip ahead of the A20 Pro, which is found in all three iPhones. Apple shifted its chip launch timing, showcasing its capabilities ahead of the A20 Pro.
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