21:35Machine-translated from Azerbaijani by AIRead in Azerbaijani
Apple shows off its first foldable iPhone Duo, which could cost $2,000
Apple held its annual September event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. The company showcased its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone 18 Pro series and new Apple Watch models. The first foldable smartphone is reportedly called the iPhone Duo. New CEO John Ternus described the iPhone as a “smart personal hub” that brings together everyday digital services.
The iPhone Duo name replaced the iPhone Ultra option mentioned in rumors before the event. The foldable model is expected to sell for $2,000 (about AZN 3,400). Earlier forecasts put the device's starting price at $2,300 (about AZN 3,910) and its average price at $2,550 (about AZN 4,340). The model opens like a book and resembles the Galaxy Z Fold 8 in design. Samsung welcomes Apple's entry into the foldable smartphone market. The company believes it will increase interest in these devices. According to Samsung engineer Hee-Cheul Moon, weight is one of the main issues with such smartphones. For comparison, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 weighs 201 g, while the Galaxy S26 Ultra weighs 214 g. The iPhone Duo is expected to weigh 230–241 g. The iPhone 17 Pro Max weighs 233 g.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max provides 45 hours of video playback. It is the iPhone model with the longest battery life the company has ever offered. The iPhone 18 Pro's battery performance is on par with that of the previous iPhone 17 Pro Max. The model can play video for about 36 hours. According to the company, the battery reaches 50% charge in 15 minutes. A 5-minute charge is enough for 6 hours of video playback.
The 2 Pro models run on the 2-nanometer A20 Pro chip. Its 6-core processor has 4 efficiency cores. The other 2 high-performance cores are 20% faster than those in the previous generation. The chip also includes a 7-core graphics unit and a 32-core Neural Engine that handles artificial intelligence computations. According to Apple, graphics performance has improved by up to 40%. A heat-dissipating vapor chamber is used to cool the device. This component is made from 80% recycled stainless steel and graphite. One of the presentation's main software announcements was the updated Gemini-based Siri AI assistant. The new assistant was developed as a core part of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 and watchOS 27. It will also be available on some previous iPhone and Apple Watch models that support Apple Intelligence features. However, the launch of Siri AI in the European Union has been postponed indefinitely. The assistant will not be available in China.
The iPhone Duo name replaced the iPhone Ultra option mentioned in rumors before the event. The foldable model is expected to sell for $2,000 (about AZN 3,400). Earlier forecasts put the device's starting price at $2,300 (about AZN 3,910) and its average price at $2,550 (about AZN 4,340). The model opens like a book and resembles the Galaxy Z Fold 8 in design. Samsung welcomes Apple's entry into the foldable smartphone market. The company believes it will increase interest in these devices. According to Samsung engineer Hee-Cheul Moon, weight is one of the main issues with such smartphones. For comparison, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 weighs 201 g, while the Galaxy S26 Ultra weighs 214 g. The iPhone Duo is expected to weigh 230–241 g. The iPhone 17 Pro Max weighs 233 g. The iPhone 18 Pro Max provides 45 hours of video playback. It is the iPhone model with the longest battery life the company has ever offered. The iPhone 18 Pro's battery performance is on par with that of the previous iPhone 17 Pro Max. The model can play video for about 36 hours. According to the company, the battery reaches 50% charge in 15 minutes. A 5-minute charge is enough for 6 hours of video playback. The 2 Pro models run on the 2-nanometer A20 Pro chip. Its 6-core processor has 4 efficiency cores. The other 2 high-performance cores are 20% faster than those in the previous generation. The chip also includes a 7-core graphics unit and a 32-core Neural Engine that handles artificial intelligence computations. According to Apple, graphics performance has improved by up to 40%. A heat-dissipating vapor chamber is used to cool the device. This component is made from 80% recycled stainless steel and graphite. One of the presentation's main software announcements was the updated Gemini-based Siri AI assistant. The new assistant was developed as a core part of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 and watchOS 27. It will also be available on some previous iPhone and Apple Watch models that support Apple Intelligence features. However, the launch of Siri AI in the European Union has been postponed indefinitely. The assistant will not be available in China.