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Apple Announces iPhone 18 Lineup Featuring New Folding Duo Model

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  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery
  • WIRED United States · Centre-left · Conde Nast (Advance Publications)

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Apple has introduced the iPhone 18 series, which includes the iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a radical redesign called the iPhone Duo. The iPhone Duo features a folding form factor with a 5.4 inch outer screen and a 7.6 inch inner screen. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are available for preorder on September 12 and ship on September 18, while the iPhone Duo can be preordered starting October 16 for a release on October 23. All three models are powered by the A20 Pro chip, which is approximately 20 percent faster and 30 percent more efficient than the previous generation. These devices feature OLED Super Retina XDR displays with a 120 Hz refresh rate, 3,000 nits peak brightness, and Ceramic Shield 2 protection. Additional shared specifications include IP68 water and dust resistance, USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi 7, and Apple Intelligence. Storage options range from 256 GB to 2 TB. The iPhone Pro models have seen a price increase of 100 dollars compared to the iPhone 17 Pro series. A base iPhone 18 model is not currently available, though rumors suggest a more affordable version may arrive in spring 2027.

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