{
  "id": 6534942,
  "title": "Most expensive iPhone and everything else announced at Apple's Surprise and Shine event",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/most-expensive-iphone-and-everything-else-announced-at-apples",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-10T02:58:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/everything-announced-at-apples-surprise-and-shine-event-iphone-duo-iphone-18-pro-airpods-5-and-more/articleshow/133991546.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple unveiled the highly anticipated iPhone Duo, marking its foray into the foldable smartphone market and setting a new record as the most expensive iPhone ever sold. The 7.6-inch display smartphone folds down to passport size and costs $1,999 in the US or Rs 2,99,900 in India for the base 256GB model.\n\nFollowing the announcement, Apple CEO John Ternus took the stage to discuss Apple's latest venture into artificial intelligence. Ternus unveiled the AI capabilities of the iPhone and emphasized Apple's commitment to privacy, stating that they would not build a new device for the AI era but would leverage their existing billion iPhone users.\n\nThe iPhone Duo boasts several innovative features, including a titanium frame, a 2TB storage option, and a price starting at $1,999 in the US and Rs 2,99,900 in India. The device also incorporates AI-powered features such as live viewfinder, smart take, Kid Cue, and Duo FaceTime, enhancing the overall user experience.\n\nWith its impressive display, advanced camera system, and cutting-edge AI capabilities, the iPhone Duo is set to redefine the smartphone market and solidify Apple's position as a leader in innovation.",
  "summary": "Apple closed its Surprise and Shine event with the iPhone Duo, its first foldable, at Rs 2,99,900. The iPhone 18 Pro brings a variable aperture camera, the Apple Watch Series 12 reads your heart every five seconds, and the AirPods 5 finally get noise cancellation at Rs 14,900. John Ternus took over from Tim Cook. There is no iPhone 18 this year, and every older iPhone got dearer.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "AppleInsider",
        "title": "iPhone Duo supports Apple Pencil with USB-C on both displays",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/iphone-duo-supports-apple-pencil-with-usb-c-on-both-displays",
        "published": "2026-09-10T00:52:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}