Apple has announced the foldable smartphone iPhone Duo, with Japanese pricing starting at approximately ¥364,800. The company also announced the new iPhone 18 Pro/Max, revealing the preorder and release dates as well as pricing.
At an event held on 9 September U.S. time, Apple unveiled the foldable dual-screen iPhone Duo. It features a 7.6-inch inner display and a 5.4-inch outer display, and is positioned as offering a thinner design than previous models.
iPhone Duo is designed to remain easy to use when opened or closed, allowing users to switch quickly between apps. Apple also indicated that Apple Pencil support for iPad is planned for later this year. Japanese pricing starts at approximately ¥364,800, with preorders scheduled to begin on 16 October and general sales on 23 October.
At the event, Apple also announced the iPhone 18 series as its new standard model lineup. Preorders for the iPhone 18 Pro will begin on 12 September, with pricing starting at $1,199 (approximately ¥219,800), while the Pro Max will start at $1,299 (approximately ¥239,800). Both models are approximately $100 more expensive than their predecessors.