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Hands-on with the foldable iPhone Duo
The Verge got hands-on time with Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the Duo, following its announcement, offering an early verdict on a device that had been rumoured since 2017. The reviewer found the build quality impressive, with a matte inner display, an IP68 water-resistance rating, an almost invisible crease, and a smooth folding mechanism, alongside a…
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Apple is raising iPhone prices by $100 on all of its old models
Apple raised the prices of all its older iPhone models still on sale by $100 each, immediately after unveiling the new iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro at its “Surprise and shine” event. The increases mean anyone wanting a cheaper, previous-generation iPhone now pays significantly more than they would have just a day earlier, effectively…
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Apple iPhone Duo launch event: The 5 biggest announcements
Apple has concluded its iPhone launch event, held for the first time under CEO John Ternus rather than Tim Cook, unveiling its long-rumoured foldable handset alongside updated Pro phones, AirPods and Apple Watches. The headline device was the iPhone Duo, a passport-shaped foldable that lies flat when opened, marking Apple’s entry into a market already…
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iOS 27 brings iPad multitasking concepts to iPhone Duo
Apple has redesigned iOS 27 to take full advantage of the additional screen space on its first foldable device, the iPhone Duo, rather than simply porting the standard iPhone interface across. Rather than building an entirely new system, Apple has adapted multitasking concepts from iPadOS, which shares its foundations with iOS, stating that the Duo…
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iPhone Duo brings true multitasking to Apple’s first foldable phone
Apple’s first foldable, the iPhone Duo, brings an iPad-like multitasking interface to the iPhone for the first time, allowing owners to run multiple apps simultaneously and take advantage of the device’s extra screen space. Shown off during Apple’s “surprise and shine” event, the software has been reworked with rearranged sidebars, relocated docks and menus, and…
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The iPhone 18 Pro’s camera has a variable aperture
The iPhone 18 Pro’s headline camera upgrade turns out to be a physical variable aperture, rather than a leap in resolution or zoom range. The mechanism lets the lens control how much light reaches the sensor, improving low-light performance and giving photographers finer control over depth of field, moving the handset closer to a genuine…
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Apple unveils foldable iPhone as new CEO Ternus makes debut
Apple’s new chief executive, John Ternus, gave his first extended public glimpse of his leadership style on Wednesday, coming across as calm and unpretentious as he unveiled the company’s first foldable handset, the iPhone Duo, at its “Surprise and Shine” event in Cupertino, California. Analysts said the moment carried particular symbolic weight: with the foldable…
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Apple reveals first foldable iPhone at new CEO’s debut keynote
Apple has unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable handset, at a keynote that also marked John Ternus’s debut as chief executive following Tim Cook’s departure on 1 September. The launch sees Apple enter a foldable smartphone market pioneered by Samsung’s Galaxy Fold in 2019 and since joined by Honor, Google, Motorola and Oppo. Alongside…
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Apple announces the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, its new flagship handsets, at a launch event on Wednesday, headlined by a new A20 Pro chip, what Apple calls the “biggest camera improvement in years”, and a custom C2 cellular modem. The launch matters because it marks Apple’s most substantial hardware overhaul…
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The Neo Geo console remake has been delayed to September 16, 2027
The Neo Geo Advanced Entertainment System+ (AES+), a modern remake of SNK’s iconic 1990s console, has been delayed by nearly a year, from a planned November 2026 launch to 16 September 2027. Manufacturer Plaion Replai, which holds a licence from SNK, cited overwhelming demand from fans, collectors and retailers combined with a global shortage of…