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Apple’s iPhone 18, AirPods 5 and Apple Watch Series 12 officially hit shelves today, and if you’re trying to decide whether it’s time to upgrade — or which items actually make sense for you — I’ve got you covered. I’m breaking down everything you need to know about this newest lineup, from what’s actually different

Swapping the battery on Apple’s newest flagship iPhone models just got a little more expensive. As noted by sites including MacRumors, the fee to replace the battery on the iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max has gone up by $10, from $119 to $129, compared to previous models (such as the iPhone 17

New Apple CEO John Ternus welcomed buyers of the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max to the company’s flagship Fifth Avenue store in New York on Friday, and it’s likely to be just the first of several major product launches for the former hardware lead’s first year in the top job. Dressed in a

The iPhone Duo might have stolen the spotlight at Apple’s Surprise and Shine event last week, but the latest high-end iPhone 18 Pro remains the go-to option for creatives. With the inclusion of variable aperture that can control light exposure for photography and long battery life, Apple’s new Pro phone is well equipped for media

Benjamin Fanjoy/Getty Images Steve Jobs famously made fun of smartphone styluses during his introduction of the original iPhone in 2007, but when Apple unveiled its all-new iPhone Duo, it was confirmed that the foldable phone would be getting Apple Pencil support. With new ways to use iOS 27 that mixes the iPhone with the iPad

Apple If you're here because your newly updated iPhone suddenly froze while you were using it, don't panic. There's an iOS 27 bug that can temporarily freeze your phone if you happen to do a series of swipes. As 9to5Mac notes, it's not going to ruin your device permanently, and you can get out of

Foldable phones have never exactly been a powerhouse segment of the handset market, despite being flashy pieces of technology – but when Apple enters the fray, public interest is sure to follow. Now that the iPhone Duo has been revealed, and following strong early sales for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8

For months, rumors suggested Apple would name its first foldable the iPhone Ultra. But on Wednesday, the company unveiled its highly anticipated device with a different name: the iPhone Duo. Skipping the Ultra name feels fitting for a foldable that doesn’t quite offer Apple’s highest-end features. The Duo is still a premium device, but it

You take a risk when you buy the first version of something to ever exist, even when it’s made by a company with a history as well-documented as Apple’s. The new iPhone Duo looks cool, with its passport-style hinge and massive displays, but buying it is still a risk. You’re spending at least $2,000 on

The accessories would likely be sold under the Beats brand. The accessories would likely be sold under the Beats brand. by Terrence O'Brien Sep 13, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC Image: 8BitDo Terrence O'Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He’s covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows a thing or two about synths.