Skipped The Sep 9 Apple Event? Here Are The Things You Need To Know

Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, the ground-breaking foldable iPhone Duo, new Apple Watch models, and AirPods 5 yesterday at the "Surprise and Shine" event. All of the announcements from Apple took almost an hour. Every Apple product you need to know about yesterday Apple event is summarized below:

iPhone Duo

The "iPhone Duo," a new iPhone model with two screens and a foldable internal display, was unveiled by Apple today. The first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, is now available. With a display that is 50% larger than the iPhone 18 Pro Max, it is the thinnest iPhone ever while it is open. Additionally, it features an external display that occupies almost 90% of the iPhone 18 Pro's screen. It provides unmatched adaptability in entirely new positions and orientations through reinvented iOS experiences. All in a sturdy, affordable design. This iPhone is not like any other iPhone.

Completely new iPhone experiences are made possible by a feasible design and reworked iOS 27, and switching between displays and orientations is smooth. Complete tasks on the huge inside monitor or the external display. For the ideal viewing experience, use the iPhone Duo's Angle feature. Take calls and movies without using your hands by standing it up. Sometimes a change of scenery is all you need.

iPhone Duo gives the camera system you love delightful new features. Duo Preview and Kid Cue help everyone look their best. Include the people around you in group calls with Duo FaceTime. Use Smart Take so you can be part of the moment, not stuck photographing it. And capture dazzling 48MP photos and 4K 120 fps videos.

The dual 16-core neural engine of the A20 Pro chip is specifically designed to manage demanding AI workloads. Additionally, the iPhone Duo Pro's sophisticated thermal management technology with a vapour chamber makes it ideal for demanding activities and gaming sessions.

Battery capacity is maximized by an internal space-saving eSIM design6 and an iPhone-first dual-battery system. Additionally, the C2 modem offers unprecedented efficiency. Therefore, the iPhone Duo can run on a single battery even if you're scrolling and playing games all day. Additionally, quick wired charging allows you to reach a 50% charge in about 20 minutes.

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max

Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, which provide the most sophisticated pro camera system in an iPhone along with significant improvements in performance and battery life. With its variable aperture, the new 48MP Fusion Main camera offers previously unattainable creative power, while additional Pro features allow users to personalize their Camera app experience. Together, the A20 Pro and a next-generation vapor chamber, along with a more compact and practical Dynamic Island, provide the best sustained performance in iPhone history.

iPhone 18 Pro is purpose-built for unprecedented performance. Compared to the iPhone 17 Pro Max, the iPhone 18 Pro Max4 offers up to 6 more hours of video playback. quicker connected charging.Even the most demanding AI tasks can be handled by the five vapor-cooled A20 Pro chips. The new 48MP Fusion Main camera has a variable aperture for deeper depth of field and higher-quality low-light images and videos. All in a sturdy unibody with front and rear ceramic shields everything a professional desires.

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are available in four elegant finishes: black, silver, glacier, and an all-new burgundy. Availability starts on Friday, September 18, and pre-orders start on Saturday, September 12.

The most sophisticated camera Apple has ever produced is the new 48MP Fusion Main camera with variable aperture, which gives iPhone users even more creative power in addition to aperture adjustment for the first time. Six laser-cut blades seamlessly switch between various apertures, making it very simple to get the ideal shot by automatically adjusting for illumination and depth of field. Better low-light photography, sharper detail in the background of group images, and more distinctive shots are the outcomes when combined with a new sensor that enhances image quality.

The A20 Pro raises the standard for mobile computing with its use of the most recent 2-nanometer process technology. The new 6-core CPU is quicker than the competition and has 50% higher memory bandwidth than the A19 Pro. The new 7-core GPU design is up to 40% faster than the A19 Pro, which is a major improvement for graphics rendering. The A20 Pro is a powerhouse for everything from demanding games to more complex on-device AI tasks thanks to massive enhancements throughout the entire chip, and it is built to give outstanding performance for years to come.

In order to remove the memory from the chip's thermal path and enable the A20 Pro to attach directly to a next-generation vapour chamber, the A20 Pro introduces bespoke packaging that is modelled after M-series Apple silicon and inserts the silicon die side by side with the memory. The revamped vapour chamber on the iPhone 17 Pro significantly enhances sustained performance, enabling up to a 40 percent boost over the previous generation the best sustained performance to date with new materials and three times more surface area than the previous generation.

With new battery designs that take advantage of strong silicon efficiency, iPhone 18 Pro models offer a significant improvement in battery life. For the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, eSIM-only variants can play videos for up to 36 and 45 hours, respectively. Additionally, the iPhone 18 Pro may be wirelessly charged up to 50% in 30 minutes or fully charged in about 15 minutes.7 The iPhone 18 Pro Max can play videos for about seven hours after five minutes of cable charging, and it can run for up to thirty hours on a full charge thanks to a new battery use model that uses real-world data.

Apple Watch Series 12

Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Series 12, which has a revised health detecting system, a new S11 chip, and new ceramic, titanium, and aluminium finishes.

Space Grey, Black, Light Gold, and Dark Bronze aluminium finishes are available for the Series 12. Apple claims that the Ceramic Shield added to the alumuinium models makes their screens 60% more durable. Ceramic variants are available in Pearl White and Nite Blue, while polished titanium models are also offered in Natural and Radiant Gold.

The Series 12, which has the most accurate heart rate sensing in a wearable, now records background heart rate readings every five seconds and analyses HRV as frequently as every five minutes for insights on stress and recuperation. Gain crucial health information to better understand your body. Use the Vitals app to view your nocturnal health indicators, track your menstrual cycle, obtain a daily sleep score, and take blood oxygen readings.

Recognize when to take a break or challenge yourself. By examining your recent activities, vitals, and sleep, the readiness experience can assist you in assessing your ability to handle the day. You can stay active, whether you're running, hiking, or strength training, with the support of sophisticated stats and inspiring features like Pacer, Heart Rate Zones, and Workout Buddy powered by Apple Intelligence from your nearby iPhone8—Series 12.

A smartwatch that prioritize security. Series 12 can automatically link you to emergency services, alert your emergency contacts and identify a hard fall or serious motor accident. With up to 24 hours of regular use, you can prolong the time you spend doing all the activities you enjoy. Additionally, fast-charging for up to 12 hours of regular use just takes 15 minutes.

With Siri AI, you can discuss ideas, have natural, back-and-forth conversations, and more with just your voice. With Live Rewind and Siri Recap, audio intelligence helps you catch what you missed and summarize discussions. English is being released by Siri AI. By late 2026, some Audio Intelligence functions will be available in beta. There can be usage restrictions.

AirPods 5

Apple unveiled the AirPods 5, which offer the greatest Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) in the market with an open-ear design and even higher sound quality at an exceptional price.For even more immersive sound, the AirPods 5 have a brand-new multiport acoustic architecture and next-generation Adaptive EQ. In addition to a more natural Transparency mode, its innovative open-ear ANC eliminates up to 50% more external noise than AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation.

Makes it possible for you to hear your surroundings more naturally than previously, allowing you to maintain awareness of them. Combines active noise cancellation with transparency in real time, allowing you to easily adjust noise levels as your surroundings change throughout the day. Detects when you're talking to someone close by and automatically turns down the music, turning it back up as soon as you're finished.

Thanks to a revised acoustic construction and next-generation Adaptive EQ, AirPods 5 offer even greater sound quality with Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking10. With dynamic head tracking and personalised spatial audio, you can listen to music, movies, and games in three dimensions.

Voice isolation uses sophisticated computational audio to reduce background noise during calls, especially in noisy or windy environments.4 Additionally, you may create high-fidelity voice recordings at home or on the move using studio-quality audio recording.

Every device linked to your Apple Account can be paired with AirPods 5. Simply put the AirPods close to your iPad or iPhone and select Connect. With hands-free access to an even more potent and customized AI helper on your iPhone, you can accomplish more every day. Have in-depth discussions, brainstorm, and pose open-ended questions.

A keen sense of detection. Take advantage of a smooth listening experience on your Mac, Apple TV, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, and iPhone. You won't need to switch devices to answer a call on your iPhone if you're listening to music on your Mac. With ANC, the AirPods 5 can run on a single charge for up to 4 hours, and the AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case have a total battery life of 22 hours.

Apple Watch Series Ultra 4

Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Ultra 4 at $799 on the Apple Event, which boasts a revised health sensing system, a new S11 chip, and a larger battery that, according to Apple, lasts two days.

The Ultra 4, the wearable with the most precise heart rate sensing, now takes background heart rate measurements every five seconds and analyses HRV as frequently as every five minutes for insights on stress and recuperation. Gain a deeper understanding of your body with superior health insights. With the Vitals app, you can track your menstrual cycle, view your nocturnal health metrics, obtain a daily sleep score, and take blood oxygen measurements.

Recognize when to take a break or challenge yourself. By evaluating your previous activities, vitals, and sleep, the readiness experience provides you with a single, unambiguous score that can assist you in assessing your ability to handle the day. An excellent fitness tracker for strength training, mountain riding, triathlons, long runs, and more. Precision dual-frequency GPS, a pacer, heart rate zones, training load, custom workouts, and more are features of the Ultra 4.

A smartwatch that prioritizes security. A serious car crash or a forceful fall can be detected by Ultra 4. You can text emergency agencies to get assistance if you don't have Wi-Fi or cell coverage thanks to built-in satellite communications. With Siri AI, you can discuss ideas, have natural, back-and-forth conversations, and more with just your voice.

With Live Rewind and Siri Recap, audio intelligence helps you catch what you missed and summarize discussions. English is being released by Siri AI. By late 2026, some Audio Intelligence functions will be available in beta. There can be usage restrictions.