15 things we learned from Apple's big iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro launch

Apple’s latest launch event, hosted by new CEO John Ternus, marked a significant shift for the company with the introduction of its first-ever foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo. Competing with devices like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, the iPhone Duo features a 7.6-inch 'passport' style display and introduces Apple Pencil support to the iPhone lineup for the first time. The device runs on a specialized version of iOS 27, optimized for multitasking and dual-screen navigation. Alongside the foldable, Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, which highlight major camera advancements, including a 48MP main sensor with variable aperture and a new computational imaging pipeline. The event also showcased new smartwatches and AirPods, signaling a broad update to Apple’s consumer electronics ecosystem. These releases represent a strategic move to maintain market dominance in the premium mobile sector while integrating new form factors into the Apple experience.