California (Web Desk) — Apple has taken a major step in the history of the iPhone by introducing its first foldable smartphone, the “iPhone Duo.” At an event held on the night of September 9, the company also unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
When unfolded, the new foldable iPhone resembles an iPad, while the phone opens from the middle like a passport to provide a larger screen. Addressing the event, Apple’s new CEO John Ternus described it as a new kind of iPhone and said it includes all the features users love.
According to John Ternus, Apple spent several years refining the foldable design. He said some foldable phones from other companies feel like two devices joined together and do not provide the best user experience. The Apple chief claimed that the iPhone Duo would transform the experience of using a foldable phone.
The iPhone Duo is powered by Apple’s new A20 Pro chipset and runs on the iOS 27 operating system. The phone has a 5.4-inch outer display when folded and a 7.6-inch display when unfolded.
The new phone features 12GB of RAM, a 12-megapixel front camera and an under-display camera. Its main camera system includes a 48-megapixel primary camera and a 48-megapixel ultra-wide camera.
The iPhone Duo is equipped with a 5,800mAh battery, while the fingerprint sensor is located on the side of the phone. According to the company, the foldable iPhone has a starting price of $1,999, which is equivalent to more than Rs554,000 in Pakistani currency. The phone will be available to consumers in various countries from October 23.
Apple also unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max at the same event. Both models feature new artificial intelligence features, while special attention has also been given to improving battery performance.
According to the company, the iPhone 18 Pro Max will offer up to 45 hours of battery life, while the iPhone 18 Pro will provide up to 36 hours. Along with the new iPhones, Apple also introduced AirPods headphones, the Apple Watch Series 12 and the Apple Watch Ultra 4.