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Sep 11, 2026
After Wednesday's event, Apple let members of the media take a look at the new iPhone 18 Pro models, so we're able to share some early first impressions with you before pre-orders start tomorrow.
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Sep 11, 2026
Apple's annual iPhone event is now in the rearview mirror, but it still has many more products to announce later this year, according to rumors.
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Sep 11, 2026
Apple's iPhone Duo is the first iPhone that can run two apps side by side, but anyone expecting the sort of freedom that Split View offers on iPad might want to temper their expectations.
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Sep 11, 2026
The wait is over; Apple has now announced the iPhone 18 Pro and its first foldable, the iPhone Duo. We talk through our reactions to the range of new products on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show.
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Sep 11, 2026
While the iPhone Duo is the first foldable iPhone ever and has some unique features like Duo FaceTime and forthcoming Apple Pencil support, the device lacks some other features available on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
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Sep 11, 2026
Huge discounts hit Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro this week, with as much as $600 off select models on Amazon. We're also tracking ongoing deals on pre-orders for the new Mac mini and Mac Studio, plus you can pair your new computer with a Studio Display or Studio Display XDR at up to $330 off.
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Sep 11, 2026
A reminder for anyone pre-ordering the new AirPods 5 announced this week: Apple does not include a USB-C cable or a charger in the box with either of the two models available.
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Sep 11, 2026
Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max largely build on last year's models with a series of targeted upgrades rather than a major redesign. The most notable changes dial in better performance, camera capabilities, battery life, and wired charging speeds.
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Sep 11, 2026
Production theater company IMAX has responded in a mixed way to Apple's embrace of a 1:1.4 aspect ratio on the iPhone Duo's inner and outer displays. The boxier ratio happens to be very close to the classic "full-frame" IMAX 1.43:1 aspect ratio, which comes from the geometry of the company's original 15-perforation/70mm film system.
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Sep 11, 2026
In a joint interview with Tom's Guide and TechRadar, new Apple CEO John Ternus and marketing chief Greg Joswiak explained why the company waited until now to release a foldable, its design philosophy, and how it kept the iPhone Duo under wraps.
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Sep 11, 2026
Samsung Display has signed a three-year exclusive supply agreement with Apple to provide foldable display panels for the iPhone Duo and future models, reports Chinese leaker Instant Digital.
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Sep 10, 2026
The Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 have new Audio Intelligence features that include Sound Recognition, Music Recognition, Live Rewind, and Siri Recap. When these features are activated, the new Apple Watches are always listening to what's going on around the wearer.
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Sep 10, 2026
Apple removed GLONASS support from the Apple Watch Ultra 4, according to technical specifications listed for the device. The Ultra 4 supports GPS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou, while the prior-generation Ultra 3 supported GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, and BeiDou.
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Sep 10, 2026
T-Mobile will charge customers $5 per month to use iPhone Handoff, an e-SIM feature that allows the same phone number to be used on two separate iPhones.
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Sep 10, 2026
With the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, Apple is adding Live Rewind, which relies on an S11 processor and new continual listening features.
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Sep 10, 2026
Apple reintroduced a ceramic case for the Apple Watch Series 12, but if you don't have AppleCare , repairs are unusually expensive.
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Sep 10, 2026
macOS 26.2 added an Edge Light feature to Macs with the M1 chip or newer, and it has now been rumored that this feature will expand to the iPhone.
iOS 27 RC gates the feature behind a device subtype that points to iPhone Duo. The color temperature setting isn't fully implemented. pic.twitter.com/dc4pQmikJc
— pdfu (@itspdfu) September 10, 2026
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Sep 10, 2026
Apple's repairability scores suggest the iPhone 18 Pro and ?iPhone 18 Pro? Max are slightly easier to repair than the iPhone 17 Pro and ?iPhone 17 Pro? Max. Apple released the repairability data in a product information sheet required by EU energy labeling regulations [PDF].
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Sep 10, 2026
For many months, tech blogs like ours used the name iPhone Ultra to refer to Apple's rumored foldable iPhone, but the device ended up being named iPhone Duo.
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Sep 10, 2026
Some Apple Watch users who upgrade to the Series 12 or the Ultra 4 might temporarily lose access to hypertension notifications.
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Sep 10, 2026
Apple is planning a major redesign of the Health app on iPhone and iPad, with a long list of new features set to be added. Apple announced the Health app changes at yesterday's iPhone event.
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Sep 10, 2026
Ever since the Apple Watch Series 4 in 2018, the larger-sized aluminum Apple Watch has started at $429 in the U.S., but that has changed with the Apple Watch Series 12.
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Sep 10, 2026
Apple Watch Series 12 models with a ceramic case are physically larger than the same model in aluminum or titanium, according to Apple's own tech specs.
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Sep 10, 2026
Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro models just one day ago, but there are already rumors about a redesigned "iPhone 20" launching next September.
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Sep 10, 2026
The Apple Watch Series 12 pairs a smaller display with a wider case than Series 10 and Series 11, even though the pixel resolution hasn't changed, according to Apple's own tech specs.
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Sep 10, 2026
If you're wondering why the under-screen camera on the iPhone Duo's inner display isn't placed in the top-right corner, Chinese leaker Instant Digital has provided an explanation.
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Sep 10, 2026
It's iPhone pre-order week, which means anyone looking to get the new iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max will likely be looking for new cases and protection for the smartphones. Below we're tracking all of the best case and screen protector options from the most popular accessory brands, including ZAGG, Nomad, and more.
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Sep 10, 2026
Hidden beneath the 7.6-inch inner screen of the foldable iPhone Duo is an under-display FaceTime camera. The long-rumored feature is a first for Apple, yet the company hasn't provided as much detail about it as the device's other cameras.
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Sep 10, 2026
Apple yesterday announced the Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 at its "Surprise and Shine" event, and today all of these devices are up for pre-order on Amazon. This also includes the first cash discount on the Apple Watch Series 12.
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Sep 10, 2026
Apple's tech specs suggest the iPhone Duo's Main camera sensor is seemingly a match for the iPhone 17e's, not the standard iPhone 17's.
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Sep 10, 2026
Apple yesterday announced the iPhone 18 Pro and ?iPhone 18 Pro? Max, succeeding the iPhone 17 Pro that launched last September. The new models are built around the A20 Pro chip, a 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera with variable aperture, a redesigned vapor chamber, and a smaller Dynamic Island.
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Sep 10, 2026
MacRumors has confirmed that the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 have increased RAM compared to the previous-generation models.
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Sep 10, 2026
MacRumors has confirmed that the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 have increased RAM compared to the previous-generation models.
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Sep 10, 2026
Apple may be exploring a way to let search providers show sponsored results inside Visual Intelligence, according to code uncovered in iOS 27.
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Sep 10, 2026
In the iOS 27 Release Candidate that Apple released to developers on Wednesday, Apple added the long-rumored ability to customize the Camera app's controls. Way back in May, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that Apple planned to make the Camera app more customizable, but it's only now that the feature has made it into the beta roadmap.
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Sep 10, 2026
Apple has detailed how iOS 27 was rebuilt to adapt in real time to the iPhone Duo, the company's first foldable iPhone, reshaping the interface as the device folds, unfolds, and switches between its two displays.
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Sep 10, 2026
Early benchmark results for the A20 Pro chip in the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max appeared early this morning in the Geekbench 7 database, offering us a first look at the new models' CPU and graphics performance ahead of the devices reaching customers.
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Sep 10, 2026
Apple has updated the design of the virtual Apple TV Remote for the iOS 27 Release Candidate, which was released yesterday, and there are two new features that have been added to the iPhone app's interface.
iOS 27 RC introduces a refreshed design and two new features, both currently hidden behind feature flags:
1. An app launcher to open apps on your Apple TV.
2. Top Shelf content from the selected app on your Apple TV, with... pic.twitter.com/aOFoToCnrR
— pdfu (@itspdfu) September 9, 2026
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Sep 10, 2026
Apple's new iPhone Duo lacks Face ID. That may irk users who are used to the seamless unlocking experience that a facial biometric system provides, but fortunately Apple has brought over one of the Mac's best authentication features to its first foldable iPhone.
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Sep 10, 2026
Apple's new iPhone Duo lacks Face ID. That may irk users who are used to the seamless unlocking experience that a facial biometric system provides, but fortunately Apple has brought over one of the Mac's best authentication features to its foldable iPhone to make up for it.
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Sep 10, 2026
Apple this week announced that macOS 27, also known as macOS Golden Gate, will be released to all users with a compatible Mac on Monday, September 14.
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Sep 10, 2026
Apple this week unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. While the devices look very similar to the iPhone 17 Pro models, there are still quite a few new features and incremental changes compared to the previous generation.
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Sep 09, 2026
After today's iPhone event, Apple invited members of the media to test out the new iPhone Duo. We were able to take a look, and we have some initial thoughts to share.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple's "Surprise and Shine" event took place today, and the company introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, the new foldable iPhone Duo, new Apple Watch models, and AirPods 5. It took Apple over an hour to announce everything, but we have an 11-minute recap for those who want a quick but detailed overview of everything.
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Sep 09, 2026
The iPhone Duo has an IP68 dust and water resistance rating, beating Samsung and tying Google.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple is adding a new iPhone Handoff feature in iOS 27 that will let you use the same number on two iPhones and swap between them as needed. iPhone Handoff requires carrier support, and Apple says there may be carrier fees when setting it up.
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Sep 09, 2026
The iPhone Duo's inner display uses a complicated, multi-layer structure that Apple says will hold up to wear and tear.
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Sep 09, 2026
The new foldable iPhone Duo is the "thinnest iPhone ever," according to Apple. When unfolded, the device is 5.2mm thick, making it 0.4mm thinner than the 5.6mm iPhone Air.
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Sep 09, 2026
Ahead of the launch of the foldable iPhone Duo, rumors suggested Apple was focused on eliminating the crease between the device's two displays. All foldables have a visible crease, and it often becomes easier to see over time from constant folding and unfolding.
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Sep 09, 2026
The Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 feature a refreshed band lineup for the fall, adding new colors and materials.
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Sep 09, 2026
According to new code uncovered in the iOS 27 Release Candidate, there will be a new way to redeem Apple gift cards by tapping them on the back of a compatible iPhone.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple Watch Series 12 comes in a refreshed selection of case finishes and materials, including ceramic.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple has been phasing out the SIM card tray on iPhones, with the latest models relying solely on eSIM technology in select countries.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple says the iPhone Duo will ship with iOS 27.1 when it launches this October, which gives us a hint at when the first major iOS 27 update will come out.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today announced "Audio Intelligence," a new suite of Apple Intelligence-powered features for the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 that use the built-in microphone to help users catch missed moments in conversation and stay aware of important sounds.
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Sep 09, 2026
The iPhone Duo will work with the Apple Pencil, but support is limited. Apple says that you need the ?Apple Pencil? with USB-C for the iPhone Duo, so if you have the ?Apple Pencil? Pro, you may be out of luck.
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Sep 09, 2026
The Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 offer a range of new health and fitness features. Here's everything that's new.
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Sep 09, 2026
The iPhone Duo does not include an Action Button, according to the device's technical specifications page. The page's diagram highlights volume up/down buttons at the top, Camera Control and side buttons on the right side, a USB-C port at the bottom, and microphones and speakers at the top and bottom.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple has confirmed the battery capacities for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models that the company announced earlier today.
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Sep 09, 2026
Despite rumors of an increase in thickness, the iPhone 18 Pro Max has the same physical dimensions as the iPhone 17 Pro Max. It is 163.4mm x 78mm x 8.75mm, but it did get 16 grams heavier.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple no longer charges extra for Active Noise Cancellation on AirPods, folding it into the $129 AirPods 5 instead of reserving it for the higher-end model.
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Sep 09, 2026
Samsung took to social media today to mock the iPhone Duo while Apple announced the device.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today announced AppleCare One Family, a new option for U.S. customers that extends ?AppleCare? coverage to every eligible device across an Apple Family Sharing group of up to six people for one fixed monthly price.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple raised the base price of the iPhone 18 Pro and ?iPhone 18 Pro? Max by $100 compared to the iPhone 17 Pro models, but if you want more storage, those price increases are even higher.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today announced a redesigned thermal system for iPhone 18 Pro and ?iPhone 18 Pro? Max, built around a next-generation vapor chamber with three times the surface area of the one in iPhone 17 Pro.
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Sep 09, 2026
It looks like the iPhone 18 Pro and ?iPhone 18 Pro? Max may have different modems inside. On Apple's technical specifications page for the new devices, the ?iPhone 18 Pro? lists Apple's C2 modem, but the ?iPhone 18 Pro? Max lists no modem at all in the U.S.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple does not advertise the amount of RAM included in the iPhone 18 Pro models, but MacRumors has confirmed this info in the latest version of Xcode 27.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today announced Apple Reference Image, a new opt-in feature for the iPhone 18 Pro and ?iPhone 18 Pro? Max that helps users to prove a photo hasn't been altered since it was taken.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today confirmed that there will be a daily usage limit for Siri AI, with expanded access available for a fee in the future.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today announced new texture and grain controls for Photographic Styles with the iPhone 18 Pro and ?iPhone 18 Pro? Max.
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Sep 09, 2026
The iPhone Duo has what Apple is calling an "iPhone-first dual battery system" with one battery on each side of the device. Apple optimized physical space for battery capacity to make sure that the battery lasts as long as possible.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today published a new YouTube playlist aimed at helping developers prepare their apps for the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today unveiled new iPhone 18 Pro models and the iPhone Duo - the company's first foldable iPhone - and both the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone Duo feature Apple's new custom-designed C2 modem for 5G connectivity.
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Sep 09, 2026
The iPhone 18 Pro Max has the largest battery ever in an iPhone, and both ?iPhone 18 Pro? models last for longer than the iPhone 17 Pro models.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today announced Pro Controls, a new customizable camera interface for the iPhone 18 Pro and ?iPhone 18 Pro? Max that lets users manually adjust aperture, shutter speed, and white balance, or check exposure levels with a live histogram.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today introduced two dedicated accessories for iPhone Duo, its Case and a Folio with Kickstand.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today seeded the release candidate versions of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 for final testing purposes, with the update coming a week after Apple released the eighth betas. These will be the last beta updates of ?iOS 27? and ?iPadOS 27? before the software's public release, as long as no bugs are found.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today seeded the release candidate version of macOS Golden Gate, with the update coming a week after Apple seeded the eighth beta. The release candidate is the final version of ?macOS Golden Gate? that developers and beta testers will get before the software sees a public launch.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today announced a new lineup of accessories for the iPhone 18 Pro, ?iPhone 18 Pro? Max, and AirPods Pro 3, including a redesigned clear case with MagSafe and all-new wrist straps.
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Sep 09, 2026
Following the announcement of the iPhone 18 Pro models today, Apple discontinued the iPhone 17 Pro and ?iPhone 17 Pro Max.
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Sep 09, 2026
Behind today's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo announcements, Apple has raised the prices of the existing iPhone 16, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17e on its online store.
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Sep 09, 2026
Rumors about the foldable iPhone were unclear on whether it would have MagSafe charging, but it turns out the iPhone Duo does indeed have a magnetic charging array.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple's all-new foldable iPhone Duo will be available to pre-order starting on Friday, October 16 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time, and the device will be released on Friday, October 23, in the U.S. and more than 70 other countries and regions, including Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Singapore, the U.K., and others.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today announced that the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be available to pre-order starting Saturday, September 12 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time / 8 a.m. Eastern Time. The devices will then be released on Friday, September 18.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today announced the "iPhone Duo," a new kind of iPhone featuring two screens and a foldable inner display.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today announced it is extending free access to satellite features for an additional year for existing iPhone 14, iPhone 15, and iPhone 16 users.
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Sep 09, 2026
At its event today unveiling the iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12, and more, Apple announced that iOS 27 will be released later this month.
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Sep 09, 2026
The iPhone 18 Pro and ?iPhone 18 Pro? Max feature a smaller Dynamic Island, with support for up to three simultaneous Live Activities.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today announced the Apple Watch Ultra 4, which features a new S11 chip, a redesigned health sensing system, and a larger battery that Apple says delivers two days of battery life.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today announced the Apple Watch Series 12, featuring a new S11 chip, a redesigned health sensing system, and new aluminum, titanium, and ceramic finishes.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today introduced AirPods 5, offering Active Noise Cancellation with its entry-level wireless earbuds at a starting price of $129.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today announced the iPhone 18 Pro and ?iPhone 18 Pro? Max, with pricing starting at $1,199 for the Pro model and $1,299 for the Pro Max, both with 256GB of storage as the base configuration.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple has revealed at its "Surprise and Shine" event that both iPhone 18 Pro models will be equipped with a variable aperture camera.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today revealed the A20 Pro chip in the iPhone 18 Pro and ?iPhone 18 Pro? Max, built on a brand new architecture using 2nm process technology.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple at its annual fall iPhone event has revealed that the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models will be available in four new colors.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple today unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, which look very similar to the iPhone 17 Pro models but have several upgrades.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple's "Surprise and Shine" event kicks off today at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, where we're expecting to see the foldable iPhone Duo, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 models, new AirPods 5 earphones, and perhaps some other announcements.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple's "Surprise and Shine" media event kicks off at 10:00 am Pacific Time today with members of the media in attendance. We know that some MacRumors readers who can't follow the event as it's being broadcast are interested in avoiding all of the announcements and waiting until the event video is available for on-demand viewing so as to experience it without already knowing the outcome.
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Sep 09, 2026
Apple's "Surprise and Shine" media event kicks off at 10:00 am Pacific Time today with members of the media in attendance. We know that some MacRumors readers who can't follow the event as it's being broadcast are interested in avoiding all of the announcements and waiting until the event video is available for on-demand viewing so as to experience it without already knowing the outcome.
: The full video is available on Apple's website as a direct link to the video file with no spoilers.
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Sep 09, 2026
Ahead of Apple's annual iPhone event at 10 a.m. Pacific Time today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has leaked all of the color options for the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the first-ever foldable iPhone named the iPhone Duo.
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