Apple Reveals Foldable iPhone Duo Alongside AI-Driven Upgrades

At Apple’s Cupertino event, CEO John Ternus unveiled the foldable iPhone Duo, a 7.6-inch unfolded device with a 5.4-inch outer screen, Standby bedside-clock mode, and seamless two-screen multitasking, priced from $1,999 (up to $3,199) with a lease option. Apple also announced AI-enabled updates across its lineup, including a revamped Siri, Health features for the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, AirPods 5, and the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max with improved cameras and faster chips; a watermarking system (Apple Reference Image) and industry SynthID for photo-authenticity were highlighted. Pre-orders start Oct 16 with availability Oct 23. Analysts see potential foldable adoption but worry about the high price point.