Apple’s September 2026 event introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, featuring a new A20 Pro chip and a mechanical variable aperture camera system. The 48MP Fusion main camera allows users to adjust the aperture from f/1.48 to f/4.0, providing greater control over depth of field and light intake. The A20 Pro chip, built on a 2nm process, includes dual neural engines and a new thermal system, resulting in a 40% performance increase over the previous generation. Battery life has also been extended, with the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max offering 36 and 45 hours of video playback, respectively. Additionally, Apple unveiled the Watch Series 12 and Watch Ultra 4, both featuring a new health sensing system for more frequent and precise heart rate and HRV measurements. The event also showcased the AirPods 5, which include improved noise cancellation and touch controls, and the iPhone Duo, a new foldable device. Pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro series, Watch Series 12, and AirPods 5 begin September 12, with availability on September 18. The iPhone Duo will be available for pre-order on October 16, with a release on October 23.
The iPhone 18 Pro series features a mechanical variable aperture camera system for enhanced depth of field control. The A20 Pro chip utilizes a 2nm process and dual neural engines to deliver a 40% performance boost.
Apple's new health sensing system in the Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 provides more frequent heart rate and HRV data. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max offer significantly increased battery life, reaching up to 45 hours of video playback.
The iPhone Duo represents Apple's first entry into the foldable smartphone market.
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- The iPhone Duo is presented as a 'first of its kind' device, but its technical specifications and long-term durability remain unverified.