{"id":770124,"date":"2026-09-14T07:22:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T07:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/770124\/"},"modified":"2026-09-14T07:22:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T07:22:15","slug":"apple-unveils-its-first-foldable-the-iphone-duo-iphone-18-pro-official-week-37-in-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/770124\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple unveils its first foldable &#8211; the iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro official, Week 37 in review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Of course, Apple dominated the most popular stories of week 37 this year. Apple held a historic event on September 9 &#8211; the first in new CEO Ternus&#8217; reign, and the one to finally unveil the first foldable iPhone.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max scored more hits than the iPhone Duo. Apple&#8217;s latest Pro models got a variable aperture main lens, a faster A20 Pro SoC, and a smaller Dynamic Island. The iPhone 18 Pro series is now on sale, starting from $1,200\/\u20ac1,450 and $1,300\/\u20ac1,600, respectively, and will begin shipping on September 18.<\/p>\n<p>The iPhone Duo is, undoubtedly, the star of the show. Apple&#8217;s first foldable looks every bit the cutting-edge piece of tech everyone expected. It&#8217;s a wide-styled foldable, about the size of a passport when folded. Its inner display is anti-reflective, has a less-visible crease, and is seemingly seamless, thanks to an under-display camera. Oh, and Touch ID is back! The iPhone Duo is shipping in October and costs $2,000\/\u20ac2,300.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsmarena.com\/iphone_18_pro_and_pro_max_arrive_with_a20_pro_chip_smaller_dynamic_island_and_variable_aperture_main-news-74543.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789370530_781_gsmarena_000.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max arrive with A20 Pro chip, smaller Dynamic Island and variable aperture main cams\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The eSIM-only 18 Pro Max gets the longest battery life in iPhone history.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<br class=\"clear\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsmarena.com\/its_here__iphone_duo_gets_official_as_apples_first_foldable_smartphone-news-74545.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789370531_270_gsmarena_000.jpg\" alt=\"It's here: Apple iPhone Duo is the first iOS-powered foldable smartphone\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Apple has entered the foldable smartphone chat, and it&#8217;s bringing the goods.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<br class=\"clear\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsmarena.com\/iphone_18_pro_and_duo_pricing_overview-news-74546.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789370531_858_gsmarena_100.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone 18 Pro and Duo pricing overview\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The 18 Pro series is $100\/\u20ac150\/\u00a3100 more expensive than the 17 Pro generation.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<br class=\"clear\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsmarena.com\/leaked_video_shows_iphone_18_pro_max_in_dark_cherry_and_18_pro_in_blue-news-74493.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789370532_652_gsmarena_00.jpg\" alt=\"Leaked video shows iPhone 18 Pro Max in Dark Cherry and 18 Pro in Blue\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The new iPhones are set to launch on September 9.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<br class=\"clear\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Thanks to the EU&#8217;s Energy Labels, we got the actual capacities of the iPhone 18 Pro series batteries. The 18 Pro has a 4,056mAh cell, while the Pro Max has a 5,391mAh one.<\/p>\n<p>Back to the Duo. The natural comparison that people will make is to Samsung&#8217;s Galaxy Z Fold8. We ran the numbers, but you can bet we&#8217;ll do a full in-depth look at the pair once we get them in the same room.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsmarena.com\/apple_reveals_the_iphone_18_pro_and_iphone_18_pro_maxs_battery_capacities-news-74566.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789370532_198_gsmarena_000.jpg\" alt=\"Apple reveals the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max's battery capacities\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Only for the models with the physical SIM card slot, however, but it&#8217;s more than nothing.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<br class=\"clear\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsmarena.com\/apple_iphone_duo_vs_galaxy_z_fold8_by_the_numbers-news-74557.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789370533_629_gsmarena_000.jpg\" alt=\"Apple iPhone Duo vs Galaxy Z Fold8 by the numbers\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A detailed spec rundown between the two foldables.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<br class=\"clear\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsmarena.com\/apple_iphone_18_pro_series_and_ultra_duo_what_to_expect-news-74538.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789370533_550_gsmarena_000.jpg\" alt=\"Apple iPhone 18 Pro series and Duo: what to expect\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A rumor roundup ahead of Apple\u2019s big event.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<br class=\"clear\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsmarena.com\/apple_iphone_duo_vs_iphone_18_pro_max_which_one_to_get-news-74567.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789370534_183_gsmarena_000.jpg\" alt=\"Apple iPhone Duo vs. iPhone 18 Pro (Max): Which one to get?\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The three models each have their own strengths and weaknesses &#8211; here are the ones that we think matter the most.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<br class=\"clear\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And in the only two non-Apple stories that were able to sneak by, we got the design reveal of the Honor Magic9 series and the vivo X500 series.<\/p>\n<p>The Honor Magic9 series will debut in China on September 28. As for the vivo X500 Pro Max, it packs a massive circular rear camera island, in keeping with its predecessors. It will also support the teleconverter zoom lens.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsmarena.com\/vivo_x500_pro_max_design_revealed_ahead_of_launch-news-74527.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789370535_82_gsmarena_00.jpg\" alt=\"vivo X500 Pro Max design revealed ahead of launch\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The vivo X500 series will be unveiled on September 21.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<br class=\"clear\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsmarena.com\/honor_magic9_series_to_debut_on_september_28_design_revealed-news-74526.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1789370535_555_gsmarena_00.jpg\" alt=\"Honor Magic9 series to debut on September 28, design revealed\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The series is also available for pre-order in China.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<br class=\"clear\"\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Of course, Apple dominated the most popular stories of week 37 this year. 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