{
  "id": 6466932,
  "title": "Apple Announces First Foldable iPhone and AirPods 5",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/apple-announces-first-foldable-iphone-and-airpods-5",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-09T20:16:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Consequence",
    "slug": "consequence",
    "url": "https://consequence.net/2026/09/apple-iphone-duo-airpods-5-iphone-18-pro/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nIn 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.\n\nApple'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.",
  "summary": "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",
  "key_points": [
    "First foldable iPhone, iPhone Duo, launches Oct 23rd",
    "AirPods 5 with advanced noise cancellation, $129-$199",
    "iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max with faster chip and 30-45 hour battery"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}