Apple unveils first foldable iPhone Duo, its biggest design change in years

Apple unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, marking the most significant design change to its flagship product in years and introducing a new passport-sized device that opens into a wide screen. The Duo, presented at an event led by new CEO John Ternus, features a smaller front screen when folded and is Apple's thinnest phone when open. The company also introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, priced from $1,199 and $1,299, alongside new AI features and a standard to verify image authenticity. The foldable phone, expected to cost over $2,000, targets a niche market where Samsung and Huawei have sold similar devices since 2019. Analysts predict Apple will secure a 40% share of this segment by late 2027, though shares dipped about 1% during the presentation.