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- Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone, with a 7.6-inch inner Retina display, 5.4-inch outer screen, dual 48MP cameras, and a hinge built from Grade 5 aluminum with 100+ components; it starts at $1,999 with 256GB, pre-orders October 16, in stores October 23.
- iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max keep the prior design but add a 48MP camera with a six-blade variable aperture for low-light shooting, 4K Dolby HDR video, and pro controls including white balance, shutter speed, and aperture; the Pro starts at $1,199 while the Pro Max jumps to $1,299 — $100 more than last year.
- Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 introduced "Live Rewind" (last 15 seconds of conversation as text), "Siri Recap" for remembering meeting takeaways, and "Sound Recognition" that listens for sirens, alarms, doorbells, and baby cries; the Series 12 starts at $399, the Ultra 4 at $499, both available September 18.
- AirPods 5 claim 50% greater noise reduction than the prior generation, add stem volume controls previously exclusive to AirPods Pro, and improve Transparency mode; pricing starts at $129 ($149 with Wireless Charging Case) with up to 5 hours of ANC listening per charge.
- Apple Health was redesigned with an "Insights" tab, a "Readiness" score, a "Health Age" calculation, and a "Longevity" tab drawing on Apple Watch and iPhone metrics; the update rolls out later this year starting in U.S. English.
- The "Surprise and Sunshine" event was Apple's first fall product showcase under new CEO John Ternus.
Why it matters: Apple's iPhone Duo at $1,999 enters the foldable market years behind Samsung, staking its bet on a 100-component Grade 5 aluminum hinge and up to 44 hours of outer-screen video playback. Meanwhile, the iPhone 18 Pro Max quietly raised its price $100 to $1,299, and the Health app's new "Health Age" and "Longevity" tab mark Apple's deepest push yet into quantified-self territory.
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