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Apple has unveiled its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, describing the device as a major redesign of its flagship smartphone.
The device was unveiled Wednesday during Apple’s product event, which also featured the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, updated AirPods and new Apple Watch models.
According to CNN and The Independent, the iPhone Duo features a foldable design with a continuous 7.6-inch display when fully unfolded.
Apple also described the device as the thinnest iPhone ever.
Apple enters the foldable smartphone market
When folded, the iPhone Duo has a passport-sized screen, while controls, including the home screen dock and status indicators, have been moved to the right side of the display for easier access.
Introducing the device, Apple’s new CEO, John Ternus, criticized existing foldable smartphones, saying they looked like “two phones stuck awkwardly together.”
The launch marked Ternus’ first Apple product event as CEO after taking over from Tim Cook earlier this month.
The iPhone Duo is expected to cost more than $2,000, according to The Independent, which described it as a complete redesign of Apple’s most iconic product.
iPhone 18 Pro models receive major updates
Apple also introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, with the Pro model starting at $1,199 and the Pro Max at $1,299.
The prices are higher than those of last year’s iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, which started at $1,099 and $1,199, respectively, according to CNN.
The iPhone 18 Pro features a variable aperture camera that allows users to adjust the amount of light entering the lens.
Apple also said that its new thermal management system will help regulate the temperature of devices.
The company introduced the Apple Upgrade program, which allows customers to make monthly payments over 12 or 24 months and upgrade to a new iPhone at the end of their lease.
Apple updates AirPods and smartwatches
Apple also introduced AirPods 5, featuring improved sound quality and noise cancellation, along with Siri AI tools, including live translation.
The new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 have also received health and AI updates.
The watches will feature a new “Readiness” score that combines users’ recent activity, vital signs and sleep.
A new Audio Intelligence feature will also allow watches to identify sounds such as sirens and alarms.
Apple said that the audio features will not store recordings and that the audio will be end-to-end encrypted.
The event was Ternus’ first keynote as CEO of Apple, with the new CEO showcasing the company’s latest products and outlining his vision for the future.
