--- title: "Apple unveils first foldable iPhone Duo alongside new iPhone 18 Pro" description: "Most outlets led with Apple’s launch of its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, and its $1,999 price tag. Some also noted the simultaneous release of the iPhone 18 Pro with a $100 price increase. A few outlets highlighted reactions from competitors like Samsung and mentions of Apple’s design and privacy claims. Business Recorder uniquely framed the launch as a challenge to Samsung, while others described the event as Apple’s biggest smartphone redesign in years." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/7532-apple-debuts-passport-shaped-foldable-phone-called-duo site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Apple unveils first foldable iPhone Duo alongside new iPhone 18 Pro technology · updated 10 Sep 2026, 11:48 PM PKT · 9–10 Sep 2026 · 22 articles from 14 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 10 Sep 2026 — Apple unveils first foldable iPhone Duo alongside new iPhone 18 Pro (9 outlets) > Most outlets led with Apple’s launch of its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, and its $1,999 price tag. Some also noted the simultaneous release of the iPhone 18 Pro with a $100 price increase. A few outlets highlighted reactions from competitors like Samsung and mentions of Apple’s design and privacy claims. Business Recorder uniquely framed the launch as a challenge to Samsung, while others described the event as Apple’s biggest smartphone redesign in years. - **Daily Times** — [Apple’s foldable iPhone sparks rival brand banter](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1551059/apples-foldable-iphone-sparks-rival-brand-banter/) · 10 Sep 2026, 11:48 PM PKT > Apple’s entry into the foldable smartphone market has triggered playful reactions from several rival brands. Samsung, Duolingo and Motorola joined the social media exchange after Apple unveiled its first foldable iPhone. Apple introduced the iPhone Duo on Wednesday and presented it as a major development in smartphone design. The launch quickly became a topic of […] - **ARY News (English)** — [‘Welcome to Foldables’: Samsung braces for Apple’s foldable iPhone challenge](https://arynews.tv/welcome-to-foldables-samsung-braces-for-apples-foldable-iphone-challenge) · 10 Sep 2026, 8:22 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Apple unveiled on Wednesday the Duo, a folding $1,999 iPhone aimed at shaking ‌up a category long dominated by Samsung and Chinese - **The Express Tribune** — ['Welcome to Foldables': Samsung braces for Apple's foldable iPhone challenge](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2628571/welcome-to-foldables-samsung-braces-for-apples-foldable-iphone-challenge) · 10 Sep 2026, 3:52 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Samsung advertised in Seoul, Tokyo and London, highlighting its foldables’ thin and light design - **The News International** — [Apple's iPhone Duo sparks viral jokes from Samsung, Duolingo](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1415625-apples-iphone-duo-sparks-viral-jokes-from-samsung-duolingo) · 10 Sep 2026, 12:15 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Apple has launched its first foldable phone, iPhone Duo on Wednesday. During the launch, the company also claimed that its design and privacy will let it leap ahead of competitors including Samsung and Huawei who have been selling... - **Business Recorder** — ['Welcome to Foldables': Samsung braces for Apple's foldable iPhone challenge](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40438817/welcome-to-foldables-samsung-braces-for-apples-foldable-iphone-challenge) · 10 Sep 2026, 10:40 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > SEOUL: Samsung launched a publicity campaign for its foldable phones, touting its hardware advantage and its early entry into the segment as it seeks to fend off a major challenge from Apple. Apple unveiled on Wednesday the Duo, a folding $1,999 iPhone aimed at shaking up a category long dominated by Samsung and Chinese companies such as Huawei, whose devices have struggled to move beyond a nic... - **BOL News** — [Apple unveils first foldable iPhone Duo along with iPhone 18 Pro at annual launch event](https://bolnews.com/technology/apple-unveils-first-foldable-iphone-duo-along-with-iphone-18-pro-at-annual-launch-event) · 10 Sep 2026, 10:17 AM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > Apple launches its first foldable iPhone Duo ($1,999) & new iPhone 18 Pro with a $100 price hike. Discover the C2 modem and more from the annual event. - **Minute Mirror** — [Apple unveils its first foldable iPhone Duo](https://minutemirror.com.pk/apple-unveils-its-first-foldable-iphone-duo-627639/) · 10 Sep 2026, 10:07 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > Apple has unveiled its first foldable iPhone, introducing a passport-shaped device called the iPhone Duo in the company’s biggest smartphone redesign in years. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Apple joins foldable phone race with $1,999 passport-shaped iPhone Duo](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330471650/apple-joins-foldable-phone-race-with-1999-passport-shaped-iphone-duo) · 10 Sep 2026, 9:58 AM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Apple on Wednesday redefined its flagship smartphone with the launch of the Duo, a folding $1,999 iPhone, betting its ​design and promises of data privacy will let it leap ahead of rivals who have been selling folding phones for years. The Duo could shake up a category long dominated by Samsung and Chinese companies like Huawei, whose ‌devices have struggled to move beyond a niche audience. Ana... - **24 News HD** — [Apple launches first foldable iPhone with starting price of $1,999](https://www.24newshd.tv/10-Sep-2026/apple-launches-first-foldable-iphone-starting-price-dollar-1-999) · 10 Sep 2026, 9:53 AM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > Apple unveiled its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, on Wednesday, kicking off the era of new CEO John Ternus. ### 9 Sep 2026 — Apple unveils first foldable iPhone called Duo (9 outlets) > Most outlets led with Apple's introduction of the iPhone Duo, its passport-shaped foldable design, and the $1,999 price tag. Several also mentioned the 7.6-inch display and the broader context of the product launch, including the iPhone 18 Pro line and new CEO John Ternus. The News International briefly referenced the event's theme and a new presenter, while Business Recorder and Profit provided additional context about market projections and the significance of the product showcase. - **ARY News (English)** — [Apple launches iPhone Duo with foldable design, largest display](https://arynews.tv/apple-launches-iphone-duo-with-foldable-design-largest-display) · 10 Sep 2026, 9:12 AM PKT > Explore the iPhone Duo, Apple's innovative foldable device with advanced features and stunning Super Retina XDR displays. - **Profit** — [Apple joins foldable phone race with $1,999 passport-shaped iPhone Duo](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/10/apple-joins-foldable-phone-race-with-dollar1999-passport-shaped-iphone-duo) · 10 Sep 2026, 8:43 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > $1,999 iPhone Duo opens to a 7.6-inch display and runs on A20 Pro chip; iPhone 18 Pro line starts at $1,199, new AirPods at $129 as IDC sees Apple taking 40% of foldable market by end-2027 - **Business Recorder** — [Five takeaways from Apple’s biggest product showcase of the year](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40438805/five-takeaways-from-apples-biggest-product-showcase-of-the-year) · 10 Sep 2026, 6:00 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Apple opens new tab on Wednesday revealed its first foldable smartphone, iPhone Duo, and iPhone 18 Pro line-up in an event packed with device upgrades, offering a glimpse into how new CEO John Ternus intends to shape the company in the AI age. Duo, Apple’s bold new bet The device is powered by Apple’s A20 Pro chip, built on a 2-nanometer process. Apple said the chip, paired with a vapor-chamber... - **Hum News English** — [Apple debuts $1,999 passport-shaped foldable phone, called Duo](https://humenglish.com/latest/apple-debuts-1999-passport-shaped-foldable-phone-called-duo/) · 10 Sep 2026, 12:12 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Apple on Wednesday unveiled a $1,999 foldable phone called Duo, introducing the biggest change in years in the company's flagship product. The Duo is sized and shaped like a passport, with rounded edges. It opens into a horizontal, 7.6-inch-wide (19 cm) screen that also can be viewed vertically. There is a smaller single screen on the front, when the phone is folded. When open, it is Apple's th... - **ProPakistani** — [iPhone Duo Launches as Apple’s First-Ever Foldable Smartphone](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/10/iphone-duo-launches-as-apples-first-ever-foldable-smartphone/) · 10 Sep 2026, 12:01 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Apple has launched the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone. The new model uses a book-style design that opens to… Read More - **Pakistan Observer** — [iPhone Duo: Apple’s First Foldable iPhone Price, Specs and All Details](https://pakobserver.net/iphone-duo-apples-first-foldable-iphone-price-specs-and-all-details/) · 9 Sep 2026, 11:51 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > All eyes are on iPhone Duo as Apple finally steps into the foldable-phone race, and it did so with a… - **Dawn** — [Apple debuts passport-shaped foldable phone, called Duo](https://www.dawn.com/news/2028667/apple-debuts-passport-shaped-foldable-phone-called-duo) · 9 Sep 2026, 11:35 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Apple on Wednesday unveiled a foldable phone called Duo, introducing the biggest change in years in the company’s flagship product. The Duo is sized and shaped like a passport, with rounded edges. It opens into a horizontal, wide screen that can also be viewed vertically. There is a smaller single screen on the front when the phone is folded. When open, it is Apple’s thinnest phone, the company... - **The Express Tribune** — [Apple debuts $1,999 passport-shaped foldable phone, called Duo](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2628411/apple-debuts-1999-passport-shaped-foldable-phone-called-duo) · 9 Sep 2026, 7:30 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Duo ​is sized and shaped like a passport, with rounded edges, opens into a horizontal, 7.6-inch-wide (19 cm) screen - **The News International** — [Apple event 2026 leaks: Phone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple Watch 12](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1415495-apple-event-2026-leaks-phone-duo-iphone-18-pro-max-apple-watch-12) · 9 Sep 2026, 1:24 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Apple's first foldable phone has a name, a price tag and, as of this week, an entirely new person introducing it to the world. 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