Apple launches iPhone 18 Pro and debuts first foldable iPhone Duo

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Apple has launched its latest flagship smartphone lineup, featuring the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. These new models introduce significant hardware upgrades, most notably an advanced camera system with a 48-megapixel Fusion camera and a variable aperture mechanism using six laser-cut blades to optimize lighting and depth of field. The devices are powered by the new A20 Pro chip and include an improved vapor chamber cooling system to maintain high performance.

In a major strategic shift, Apple also unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone. The device features a 7.6-inch internal display and a 5.4-inch outer screen, designed to bridge the gap between a compact phone and a larger tablet-like experience. The iPhone Duo is scheduled for release on October 23, following pre-orders that began in mid-September.

Beyond current releases, reports indicate Apple is developing future iterations with a focus on a bezel-free, four-sided curved display design. Additionally, the company is reportedly working on a new smart home display, internally codenamed J490, which would integrate advanced Siri AI capabilities and facial recognition to personalize user content.

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[DISPUTED] Apple announced the iPhone Duo will be available for pre-order on October 16 and on sale starting October 23. baogialai.com.vn · www.mobilemagazinehk.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Samsung is reportedly considering an earlier release for its second triple-folding smartphone.
[● 5 SOURCES] Apple abandoned plans for a shorter, magnetic Apple Pencil for the iPhone Duo due to technical problems.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Counterpoint Research projects Apple will hold a 25% share of the foldable market in 2026.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Galaxy Z Fold8 sales in South Korea increased by approximately 10% in the week following the iPhone Duo announcement. baogialai.com.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] Apple Pencil support for the iPhone Duo is expected to arrive by the end of 2026.
[● 3 SOURCES] The iPhone Duo features a 7.6-inch main display and a 5.4-inch cover display. www.iphoned.nl · www.smartphonology.it
[● 4 SOURCES] Apple confirmed the iPhone Duo will support the USB-C Apple Pencil, but not the Pencil Pro.
[● 4 SOURCES] Apple uses a matte nano-texture on the inner display to reduce the visibility of the screen crease. techmaniacs.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Foxconn assembly yield for the iPhone Duo is currently only around sixty percent. www.mobilemagazinehk.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The iPhone 18 Pro received a preliminary repairability score of 7 out of 10 from iFixit. www.ad-hoc-news.de · ascii.jp · www.batista70phone.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The full battery capacity of the iPhone 18 Pro Max is unlocked only after the device is first activated and connected to the internet. esport1.hu · winfuture.de · ascii.jp