Apple iPhone Duo launch event: the 5 biggest announcements
Apple unveiled its first foldable device, the iPhone Duo, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max at its latest launch event. The event also showcased updates to the AirPods and Apple Watch lineup.
Why it matters
The introduction of a foldable iPhone marks a significant hardware evolution for Apple as it attempts to compete in the premium foldable smartphone market.
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 foldable: the iPhone Duo
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Apple’s “one more thing” at this year’s event was the iPhone Duo — a passport-shaped foldable that lays flat when opened. The device is Apple’s “thinnest iPhone yet,” coming with a 7.6-inch inner display and a 5.4-inch outer screen. It will also support Apple Pencil “later this year” and comes with Touch ID on the side button.
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