Apple unveils folding iPhone, iPhone 18 Pro, and new watches at 2026 event
Apple held its 2026 iPhone event, unveiling its first folding iPhone alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, which feature a new variable aperture camera lens. The event also introduced new AirPods and smartwatches. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max include a main camera lens with a variable f/1.5 to f/4.0 aperture. New non-Pro AirPods cost $129 with standard active noise cancellation, while a $149 model adds wireless charging and touch controls. Apple also launched the Watch Series 12 and Watch Ultra 4 with the S11 SoC and heart rate sensing every five seconds. The folding iPhone starts at $1,999, while the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max start at $1,200 and $1,300 respectively. All devices are available from September 18. Apple claims its new wearables are the most accurate at heart tracking on the market.