We got a host of new iPhones at Wednesday’s Apple Surprise and Shine event. But there were some noticeable absences: base iPhone 18 models, as Apple focused purely on premium devices, and a second iteration of its lightweight iPhone Air. At just 5.6mm thick and weighing only 165 grams, last year’s $999 iPhone 17 Air
With the iPhone Duo, Apple has pulled off a familiar trick. It arrives into a mature Android foldable market with a handful of hardware features we’ve mostly already seen elsewhere, but paired with a level of software polish that makes a lot of them feel new again. It’s those software flourishes that have me excited
Apple Apple finally launched its long-rumored folding phone, which it unexpectedly decided to call the iPhone Duo, and I'm planning to pre-order one. That isn't a sentence I expected to write. I've tried most of the foldable phones from the past few years, including the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Honor Magic
José Adorno/BGR September 9, 2026. Cupertino, California. 9:41 in the morning. What's a tech journalist to do in Apple's hometown without an official invite for the "Surprise and Shine" event, which revealed the iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5, and new Apple Watches? Well, one option was to gather with Apple fanboys and fangirls
José Adorno/BGR iOS 27's official release date has been revealed. In the iPhone 18 Pro's press release, Apple says that iOS 27 will be available Monday, September 14. The iPhone 11 and newer devices will be eligible for the upcoming software update. While we do recommend taking a look at this checklist before upgrading to the
Portrait photographers, rejoice. Apple The iPhone 18 Pro's biggest upgrade is less about higher resolution, a longer zoom or a new computational Fusion system. This year, it's a physical aperture control. The new model can control how much light enters the lens, opening the door to better low-light photos and more control over depth of
The company also revealed the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, along with new Apple Watches and AirPods. By Kris Holt Updated: Sept. 9, 2026 3:50 pm EST Apple Apple executives — including newly minted CEO John Ternus — took center stage on Wednesday to unveil the company's latest iPhones and Apple Watches. The star of the show
Xiaomi took the wraps off its new foldable phone at IFA in Berlin and while I could only see it on a stand behind glass at first, I later managed to actually get my hands on the thing and have a brief play. It’s a nice-feeling foldable with a passport-style foldable that I absolutely love.
The feature is expected to launch as part of iOS 27 later this month. The feature is expected to launch as part of iOS 27 later this month. by Terrence O'Brien Sep 5, 2026, 8:53 PM UTC Photo: Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Terrence O'Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He’s covered the tech industry
The iPhone Ultra will use Touch ID rather than Face ID, reportedly because there wasn't enough room in the thin chassis for a TrueDepth camera system. Jeffrey Hazelwood/CNET Apple’s fall launch event is just days away, meaning Samsung, Google and Motorola may have to share the foldable spotlight with a new rival. After years of
