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- Apple has unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first-ever foldable smartphone, featuring a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch inner screen with virtually no visible crease.
- The iPhone Duo supports FaceTime using both cameras and is compatible with the Apple Pencil. Pre-orders begin on 16 October, with the device officially going on sale in Malaysia on 23 October.
- In addition, Apple introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, which are powered by the new A20 Pro chip and feature improved battery performance. Pre-orders begin on 12 September, ahead of their official retail launch on 18 September.
Apple has finally unveiled its first-ever foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo. The device marks one of the most significant hardware redesigns in the nearly two-decade history of Apple's flagship iPhone lineup.
The iPhone Duo features a 5.4-inch outer display that unfolds into a larger 7.6-inch inner screen. Apple says the device is its thinnest iPhone ever when fully opened.
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The company has also eliminated the prominent crease commonly associated with foldable smartphones, resulting in a more seamless viewing experience. Additionally, the iPhone Duo allows users to FaceTime using both cameras and supports the Apple Pencil, although that feature will only be introduced later this year.
If you're planning to get your hands on the iPhone Duo, pre-orders begin on 16 October, while the device will officially go on sale on 23 October.
The iPhone Duo is available in just two colours: Star White and Night Sky. Below are the official prices in Malaysia:
- 256GB: RM9,499
- 512GB: RM10,499
- 1TB: RM12,499
- 2TB: RM15,499
What about the iPhone 18 Pro models?
During the event, Apple's CEO, John Ternus, also unveiled the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
The iPhone 18 Pro lineup comes in four colours: Black, Silver, Glacier (light blue), and Burgundy.
Like the iPhone Duo, both Pro models are powered by Apple's new A20 Pro chip, which the company describes as its most powerful processor yet and the most powerful chip ever featured in a smartphone.
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Apple also claims the devices offer improved battery performance, with updated charging technology capable of delivering up to 50% battery life in just 15 minutes. According to the company, the iPhone 18 Pro can last up to 24 hours on a full charge, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max can provide up to 30 hours of battery life.
Below are the Malaysian prices for the new Pro models:
iPhone 18 Pro
- 256GB: RM5,499
- 512GB: RM6,499
- 1TB: RM8,499
- 2TB: RM11,499
iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 256GB: RM5,999
- 512GB: RM6,999
- 1TB: RM8,999
- 2TB: RM11,999
Like the iPhone Duo, the iPhone 18 Pro models are available for pre-order. Pre-orders begin on 12 September, while the devices will officially go on sale on 18 September.
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