Apple debuts first foldable iPhone and raises Pro pricing under new CEO Ternus
Benzinga · Benzinga · Benzinga·
Close, Sep 14, 2026
Apple held its major annual product launch event on September 9 with new CEO John Ternus at the helm for the first time. The company unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first-ever foldable smartphone starting at $1,999, alongside upgraded iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models with new camera systems and pricing starting at $1,199 and $1,299 respectively. The event also included announcements for Apple Watch Series 12, Watch Ultra 4, and new AirPods 5 with improved noise reduction. The iPhone Duo features a 7.6-inch internal display, 5.4-inch outer display, dual 48MP cameras, and Apple Pencil support set for later rollout. iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max pre-orders begin September 12 with availability September 18, while the iPhone Duo pre-orders start October 16 for October 23 availability.
- iPhone Duo starts at $1,999, features 7.6-inch internal and 5.4-inch outer display, with 48MP dual cameras and Apple Pencil support
- iPhone 18 Pro begins at $1,199, Pro Max at $1,299, with pre-orders September 12 and availability September 18
- iPhone Duo pre-orders begin October 16 with shipping October 23 in white and night sky colors
- iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max include new mechanical aperture camera system and A20 Pro chip
- Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 announced with new Health Sensing System and optical heart rate sensors
- AirPods 5 feature 50% better noise reduction and automatic active noise canceling adjustment
- New CEO John Ternus led the keynote, his first as CEO after taking office September 1
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