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iPhone Duo Event in 24 minutes

Apple unveils the iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, AirPods 5, and the new iPhone Duo, showcasing advancements in AI, camera technology, battery life, and connectivity.

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Apple has once again pushed the boundaries of technology with a series of groundbreaking announcements, introducing new iPhones, Apple Watches, AirPods, and a completely new foldable device. These innovations are set to redefine user experience, offering enhanced performance, sophisticated design, and intelligent features that seamlessly integrate into daily life.

iPhone 18 Pro: Power, Performance, and Photography Redefined

The iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max arrive in stunning new finishes, including a deep black, a refined silver, a fresh Glacier, and a sophisticated Burgundy. These devices are powered by the A20 Pro chip, built on a 2-nanometer technology, featuring a 6-core CPU with two new super cores that are 20% faster, and a 7-core GPU delivering 40% faster graphics performance. The neural engine, now with 32 cores, provides 2x the compute power, enabling advanced AI capabilities and on-device LLMs. A next-generation vapor chamber and nano-twin copper material ensure superior thermal management, making the iPhone 18 Pro up to two times better at heat dissipation than previous models.

Battery life sees a significant leap, with the iPhone 18 Pro offering 36 hours of video playback and the Pro Max an impressive 45 hours. Wired charging is also faster, achieving a 50% charge in just 15 minutes. The camera system is a major highlight, featuring a 48MP Fusion Main camera with variable aperture, allowing for unprecedented creative control. This innovative aperture system automatically adjusts based on lighting conditions, letting in 50% more light in darker environments for stunning night mode and astrophotography shots. Cinematic mode effects can now be applied to regular video after capture, and time-lapse supports 4K Dolby Vision HDR. The new Apple Reference Image feature securely signs photo data at a pixel level, ensuring authenticity. The Dynamic Island has been redesigned to be smaller and more useful, displaying up to three live activities simultaneously. iOS 27 introduces intuitive child safety features, customizable Liquid Glass, improved search, 80% faster AirDrop transfers, and iPhone Handoff, allowing a single phone number across two iPhones.

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