Apple iPhone 18 launch

Apple has begun setting up large rectangular structures around the glass cube entrance at its Fifth Avenue store in New York.

In 2024, Apple illuminated Fifth Avenue's glass cube in Apple Intelligence colors for the iPhone 16 launch.

@LChenlz on X spotted the installations at Apple Fifth Avenue.

Apple described pre-order demand for the iPhone Duo as extraordinary.

The iPhone Duo launches on Friday, October 23.

Apple's online store currently advises customers to check back on Saturday, October 24 regarding Apple Store pickup reservations.

The iPhone Duo has a retail price of $1,999.

Apple will have limited quantities of the foldable iPhone Duo available for walk-in customers on Friday.

Wait times to receive the iPhone Duo currently exceed three months.

Apple's websites in Japan, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates say the iPhone Duo will be limited to customers with a pickup reservation.

The first iPhone Duo unboxing video surfaced online from someone who managed to get a device early.

New iPhone Duos purchased from Apple's online store will not arrive until January 25.

Apple said nearly 100 components used in the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro are produced by American companies across more than a dozen states.

Apple will commit up to $100 million over three years to Perryman Company for titanium production.

Sabih Khan is Apple's operating chief.

iPhone Duo's battery capacity is only bested by the two most recent Pro Max iPhones.

Apple revealed the true battery capacity for iPhone Duo as 4883mAh.

iPhone Duo has one of the largest battery capacities in an iPhone.

The HyperJuice Next 5K Qi2 Solid-State Power Bank has a 5,000mAh capacity.

The Anker Universal Nano 100W Smart Display Travel Charger can deliver up to 100W over USB-C.

The Twelve South AirFly Drive accessory converts wired CarPlay to wireless.

A customer in Japan reported their iPhone Duo delivery estimate changed from December 3 to December 10 to October 24.

Apple said demand for the iPhone Duo was "nothing short of extraordinary."

YouTuber Matt Gonzalez said his iPhone Duo pre-order delivery estimate changed from December to between November 20 and November 30.

Mark Gurman said Apple made a major mistake with iPhone Duo pre-orders.

Apple started iPhone Duo pre-orders in more than 70 countries simultaneously.

Mark Gurman said Apple knew the iPhone Duo would face severe supply constraints but began pre-orders anyway.

iFixit found the eSIM-only iPhone 18 Pro has a battery capacity of 4,288 mAh.

The iPhone Duo is an eSIM-only device.

iFixit found the eSIM-only iPhone 18 Pro Max has a battery capacity of 5,567 mAh.

EE will make iPhone Handoff available for £5/month on its other plans.

Apple announced iPhone Handoff at its September keynote.

Apple announced that iPhone Handoff will be available by the end of the year.

The iPhone Duo is Apple's most expensive iPhone ever.

Apple formed a long-running partnership with Hermès around premium watch bands and designs.

IDC expects Apple to ship roughly 7 million iPhone Duo units in 2026.

AT&T has up to $1,200 off with trade-in credit on the iPhone Duo.

The iPhone Duo can run two apps side by side or two windows of the same app simultaneously.

The iPhone Duo has a nano-texture finish that helps prevent glare.

Apple uses 80% recycled stainless steel in the vapor chamber for structural strength in the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.

The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max were the first iPhones to use vapor chambers.

The vapor chamber in the iPhone 18 Pro has a surface area three times larger than that of the iPhone 17 Pro.

Apple has opened its "Get Ready" service for iPhone Duo pre-orders.

The iPhone Duo launches on October 23.

iPhone Duo pre-orders go live on October 16 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time or 8 a.m. Eastern Time.

The iPhone Duo is available in Night Sky and Star White color options.

Customers preparing to pre-order the iPhone Duo can pay in full, finance with Apple Card, join the Apple Upgrade program, or check for applicable carrier offers.

The iPhone Duo pre-order configuration process includes selecting color, storage, and carrier options.

Gurman says the personalized boot feature will be exclusive to the iPhone Duo and support both English and Spanish.

Customers will be able to get ready for iPhone Duo pre-orders beginning October 12.

The iPhone Duo will be available to pre-order starting Friday, October 16.

An OLED iPad mini is in development and could be announced during the home event.

MacRumors reports the smart home hub pricing could be around $350.

The HomePod mini is rumored to get new colors, an N1 networking chip, and a faster S-series processor supporting Siri AI.

Apple released iOS 27.0.1 and an AT&T carrier settings update to prevent more iPhone 18 Pro Max users from being impacted by the cellular issue.

Apple advises affected customers to contact Apple Support or AT&T, or visit an Apple Store or AT&T location to have their device replaced entirely.

U.S. models of the iPhone 18 Pro Max use Qualcomm's Snapdragon X80 modem, while variants sold in other countries use Apple's custom C2 modem.

Apple told 9to5Mac that users who update to iOS 27.0.1 will be less likely to experience service disruptions, but the update won't restore service already lost.

Customers who experienced cell connection issues may be eligible for a hardware replacement, according to Apple.

Some speculate the connection issues could be caused by the Qualcomm modem in the U.S.-based iPhone 18 Pro Max model.

Leaks suggest the smart home hub may be available in Silver, Space Gray, Starlight, and Rose Pink colors.

Ternus has purportedly indicated that Apple must become more experimental to remain competitive in the era of artificial intelligence.

Some iPhone 18 Pro Max users on AT&T in the U.S. have been having issues with cellular connectivity or eSIM provisioning.

AT&T advised customers to immediately update to iOS 27.0.1.

The AT&T text message stated that some phones may be unable to complete calls, texts, or data, including to 911.

The smaller iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone Duo are equipped with Apple's C2 modem worldwide.

The U.S. version of the iPhone 18 Pro Max is the only new iPhone unveiled in September 2026 that is equipped with a Qualcomm cellular modem.

October 2, 2026 is the final day to return an iPhone 18 Pro Max to Apple under the standard 14-day return policy in the U.S. for customers who purchased it on September 18.

AT&T said iPhone 18 Pro Max users who have experienced issues can visit an Apple or AT&T store for additional support.

If an iPhone 18 Pro Max has already lost service due to the issue, the update will not fix it and the device must be taken in for replacement.

AT&T sent text messages to customers stating that some iPhone 18 Pro Max phones may be unable to complete calls, texts, data, and 911 calls, and recommended updating to iOS 27.0.1 immediately.

Apple's iOS 27.0.1 update began rolling out to iPhone users on Monday.

Both phones have a 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate.

The iPhone 18 Pro Max supports up to three simultaneous Live Activities while the iPhone 16 Pro Max supports two.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max reached 1,385 nits of peak brightness in lab testing.

Customers with AppleCare+ coverage for the iPhone Duo in the U.S. can get the cover layer replaced for $19.

The iPhone Duo will launch in stores on Friday, October 23.

The cost to replace the iPhone Duo's cover layer without AppleCare+ coverage has not been disclosed.

The iPhone Duo uses side-button Touch ID instead of Face ID.

The iPhone Duo costs $1,999.

The iPhone 18 Pro Max has a dedicated 48MP telephoto camera.

Some customers had attempted to resolve the rebooting problem by swapping their phone for a new device at Apple, thinking it was a hardware fault.

9to5Mac determined the issue to be a software glitch rather than a hardware fault.

When the bug occurs, the phone stops responding to touch input and hard reboots after a few seconds.

The ETNews report is authored by Kim Yeong-ho.

The four-sided bending display is designed to create a near-borderless, full-screen appearance by curving the display around all four edges of the smartphone.

LTPO+ technology could have enabled greater power efficiency.

The iPhone 18 Pro Max eSIM-only model has a battery capacity of 5,567 mAh.

eSIM-only models of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are sold in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Japan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait.

The iPhone 18 Pro eSIM-only model has a battery capacity of 4,288 mAh.

Apple allows users to toggle the shipping software limitation on and off in case they need to ship the phone overseas.

International shipping regulations make shipping batteries with cells larger than 20Wh challenging.

Apple used a software limitation to keep the iPhone 18 Pro Max battery below 20Wh during shipping, then removed the limit upon first startup.

The iPhone Duo will launch on October 23.

The iPhone Duo will be available for pre-order on October 16.

Tom Marieb said the iPhone Duo's nano-texture display would help prevent the crease from becoming more visible over time.

The iPhone 18 Pro Max uses an Apple Wireless Combo Module marked N1 to handle Wi-Fi.

Apple's US specification pages list the "Apple C2 cellular modem" for the iPhone 18 Pro but leave a blank space for the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

Apple's specification pages for Canada, the UK, France, India, and other markets list "Apple C2 cellular modem" for both the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.

The Galaxy Z Flip8 closes to an 85.7 x 75.4 x 13.1mm puck that weighs 180g.

The Galaxy Z Fold8 is 9.7mm thick and weighs 201g.

The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has a 200MP main camera, a 10MP 3x telephoto lens, and a 50MP ultra-wide camera.

The "Prepare to Ship" feature is located in the Settings app under General and Transfer or Reset iPhone.

Apple added a "Prepare to Ship" feature in the Settings app to discharge the device's battery below 20 Wh.

The iPhone 18 Pro Max uses a battery-firmware solution that limits its battery capacity to below 20 Wh during manufacturing and transport until the device is activated.

The base iPhone 18 Pro costs $1,199.

The foldable iPhone Duo will cost $1,999.

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max hit stores on Friday, September 18, 2026.

The Prepare to Ship feature discharges the iPhone 18 Pro Max battery to below 20Wh and sets a charge limit for shipping.

The iPhone 18 Pro Max has a battery capacity over 20 watt-hours.

The iPhone 18 Pro Max can become warmer than usual during the Prepare to Ship process if the battery requires discharging.

Apple's official answer is that iPhone 17 Pro cases are not compatible with iPhone 18 Pro models.

John Gruber said iPhone 17 Pro cases fit the iPhone 18 Pro models perfectly and iPhone 18 Pro cases fit iPhone 17 Pro models.

The camera plateau difference between the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro is one-tenth of a millimeter: 11.5mm vs. 11.4mm.

The iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299 with lease options through Apple Upgrade.

Siri AI can pull information from messages, photos, and emails, draft messages and emails, edit photos, and access past Siri conversations.

Siri AI runs on Google Gemini models.

The Siri app in iOS 27 keeps conversation history synced with iCloud across Apple devices.

iOS 27 includes automatic proofreading that provides suggestions for spelling and grammar revisions.

Apple Intelligence in iOS 27 brings Personalized Smart Reply to the Messages and Mail apps.

Audio Intelligence is Apple's name for its upcoming suite of AI-powered ambient listening features.

The Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 feature a redesigned health sensor array.

Apple published a white paper comparing the accuracy of the Series 12's continuous heart rate monitoring to a Polar H10 chest strap and competitors including the Pixel Watch 4, Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, Oura Ring 5, and Whoop.

Customers in Australia and New Zealand began receiving the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 on September 18, 2026.

There are no Apple Stores in New Zealand.

MacRumors published an unboxing video of the iPhone 18 Pro on launch day.

The iPhone 17 Pro models took 20 minutes to reach 50% battery life.

Apple sells a 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max priced at $39 on its U.S. online store.

The video shows the iPhone 17 Pro Max took 81 minutes to charge from 0% to 100%.

The Apple Watch Series 12 and the Apple Watch Ultra 4 have watchOS 27 with a version number of 24R359.

The launch version of watchOS 27 is 24R364.

The launch version of iOS 27 is version 24A437.

The Health Age feature uses in-app assessments that take advantage of the iPhone's camera.

iOS 27.2 Beta 1 was released instead of an iOS 27.1 beta.

The Health app has a new icon.

Tyler Stalman said the addition of the variable aperture on the iPhone 18 Pro is "one step along the way to making (the iPhone) a serious camera."

Tyler Stalman said the iPhone 18 Pro's 4x zoom is a nice improvement over the iPhone 16 Pro's 5x zoom.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max was the first iPhone model to adopt a titanium frame instead of stainless steel.

The iPhone 18 Pro is $100 more expensive than the previous year's model.

Apple will use Google's SynthID standard to tag photos with AI edits.

The main camera of the iPhone 18 Pro includes a moving aperture.

Deadline posted a clip to X showing John Ternus opening an iPhone Duo.

John Ternus showed an iPhone Duo on the Emmys red carpet.

The iPhone Duo display uses layers of glass to hide the crease.

Find My in iOS 27 allows users to choose a custom duration or an exact date and time for location sharing to stop.

iOS 27 introduces an Ask to Browse feature that lets children request access to restricted websites.

iOS 27 is compatible with the iPhone 11 family and newer models.

As of the article's publication, iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders in the US Apple Store have shipping estimates of September 29-October 6 for all colors and storage configurations.

Apple opened iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max pre-orders over the weekend.

As of the article's publication, iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders in the US Apple Store have shipping estimates of October 6-13 for all colors and storage configurations.

Apple's Private Cloud Compute uses Google Cloud infrastructure with Nvidia and Intel chips for more complicated Siri AI queries.

Apple released a new version of iPhone software called iOS 27 that includes its redesigned Siri AI personal assistant.

Apple stated that daily limits may vary by feature, request complexity, system demand, system policies, and other factors.

The iOS 27 update is available for iPhone 11 and iPhone SE (2nd gen) and later devices.

Siri AI is available as a beta for English-only devices at launch.

iOS 27 includes a new Liquid Glass opacity slider.

The AirPods 5 entry-level model costs $129 and includes active noise cancellation.

The AirPods 5 share many features with the AirPods Pro 3, including Adaptive Audio, Spatial Audio with head tracking, Live Translation and Conversation Awareness.

The AirPods 5 feature always-on Siri and Siri Interactions, allowing users to nod or shake their head to accept or ignore calls.

Prices of older iPhones also increased by $100.

The iPhone 18 Pro includes a variable-aperture main lens.

The starting price of the iPhone 18 Pro increased by $100 compared to the previous model.

In the U.S. only, iOS 27 allows you to split bills with a new feature powered by Apple Cash and Apple Intelligence.

Apple said the CarPlay video feature is available in new vehicles that support it.

Apple announced that iOS 27 will be released widely on Monday, September 14.

The iPhone 18 Pro uses the A20 Pro chip, Apple's first 2nm chip.

Cancelling the T-Mobile account or paying the device off early stops remaining credits and leaves the finance balance due.

Apple estimates the iPhone 18 Pro battery life is comparable to the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Apple's second-generation C1X modem debuted in the iPhone Air in September 2025.

iOS 27 code reveals the U.S. version of the iPhone 18 Pro Max uses a Qualcomm modem instead of the C2 chip.

Qualcomm announced in 2023 that it would supply Apple with smartphone modems through 2026.