The Apple iPhone Duo is Apple's first foldable iPhone, combining a compact 5.4-inch outer display with a large 7.6-inch folding inner display. The device features Apple's A20 Pro chip, a titanium design, dual 48 megapixel rear cameras, Touch ID, and up to 2TB of internal storage.

The iPhone Duo also introduces a dual-battery design, a dedicated under-display FaceTime camera, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, USB 3 connectivity, MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging, and a version of iOS 27 designed to take advantage of its folding display.

The full Apple iPhone Duo specifications follow:

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Apple iPhone Duo
Announced	September 9, 2026
Pre-orders	October 16, 2026
Release	October 23, 2026
Operating System	iOS 27
Design	Foldable design with Grade 5 titanium enclosure
Dimensions - Open	164.6 x 117.8 x 5.2 mm
Dimensions - Closed	84.1 x 117.8 x 11.3 mm
Weight	254 g
Protection	Ceramic Shield 2 front, Ceramic Shield back
Water Resistance	IP68 splash, water and dust resistance
Colors	Night Sky, Star White
Inner Display	7.6-inch Super Retina XDR OLED folding display
Inner Resolution	1878 x 2670 pixels, 430 ppi
Inner Display Finish	Nano-texture finish
Outer Display	5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display
Outer Resolution	1398 x 2034 pixels, 460 ppi
Display Features	ProMotion, Always-On display, HDR, wide color, True Tone, up to 3000 nits peak outdoor brightness
Apple Pencil	Apple Pencil (USB-C) support coming later in 2026
Chipset	Apple A20 Pro
CPU	6-core CPU with 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
GPU	7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators and hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Neural Engine	Dual 16-core Neural Engine
Cooling	Custom vapor chamber thermal management system
Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB
Rear Camera System	48MP Dual Fusion camera system
Main Camera	48MP Fusion Main, 26mm, f/1.6, sensor-shift OIS
Telephoto	12MP optical-quality 2x Telephoto, 52mm
Ultra-wide Camera	48MP Fusion Ultra Wide, 13mm, f/2.2, 120-degree field of view
Optical Zoom	2x optical-quality zoom in, 2x optical zoom out, 4x optical-quality zoom range
Digital Zoom	Up to 10x
Rear Video	Up to 4K Dolby Vision at 120fps with the Fusion Main camera
Outer Front Camera	12MP Center Stage camera, f/2.2
Inner Front Camera	Under-display FaceTime camera, f/1.8
Inner Camera Video	1080p at 30 or 60fps
Biometrics	Touch ID fingerprint sensor integrated into the side button
Cellular	5G sub-6GHz and mmWave, Gigabit LTE
Cellular Modem	Apple C2
Wireless Chip	Apple N1
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 6
Ultra Wideband	Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip
NFC	Yes, with reader mode
SIM	Dual eSIM, eSIM-only worldwide
USB	USB-C, USB 3 up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort
Navigation	Dual-frequency GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC
Sensors	Barometer, high dynamic range gyro, high-g accelerometer, proximity sensor, four ambient light sensors
Battery	Dual built-in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries
Typical Battery Life	Up to 24 hours
Video Playback	Up to 44 hours using the outer display; up to 31 hours using the inner display
Fast Charging	Up to 50% in around 20 minutes with a 60W-capable or higher power adapter
MagSafe	Up to 25W wireless charging
Qi2	Up to 25W wireless charging
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance, Messages and Find My via satellite
Apple Intelligence	Apple Intelligence with Siri AI
Starting Price	$1,999 (U.S.)

Source: Apple

Apple had a packed launch day. The company introduced a new Pro iPhone lineup, finally entered the foldable phone market, refreshed both of its main Apple Watch ranges, and brought Active Noise Cancellation to its most affordable open-ear AirPods.

The biggest surprise was iPhone Duo, Apple’s first foldable iPhone. However, the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 all received meaningful updates of their own.

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple’s new Pro phones are built around the A20 Pro chip, a redesigned vapor chamber for sustained performance, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Apple’s new C2 cellular modem. The headline camera change is a new 48MP Fusion Main camera with a variable aperture, giving users more control over depth of field and low-light photography.

The phones also gain upgraded Pro camera controls, a smaller Dynamic Island that can show up to three Live Activities, and Apple Reference Image, which creates a signed reference image intended to help verify what the camera captured before editing.

iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199, while iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299. Both begin at 256GB, come in black, silver, glacier, and burgundy, and will be available to pre-order September 12 ahead of a September 18 release. Apple has the full details in its official iPhone 18 Pro announcement.

iPhone Duo is Apple’s first foldable iPhone

Apple also revealed iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone. It has a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch inner display when opened, with the larger screen supporting two apps side by side, two windows from the same app, and new foldable-specific iOS features.

The phone uses the same A20 Pro chip as the iPhone 18 Pro models and has a titanium body, IP68 water and dust resistance, a 48MP main camera, a 48MP ultra-wide camera, and Touch ID built into the side button. Apple says the phone will support Apple Pencil with USB-C later this year.

iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 with 256GB of storage. It will be available in star white and night sky, with pre-orders opening October 16 and availability beginning October 23. Apple’s iPhone Duo announcement has the full launch information.

Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 focus on health

Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 both introduce Apple’s new Health Sensing System and S11 chip. The new system enables more frequent heart rate and heart rate variability measurements, which feed into a new readiness score designed to help users understand when to push through a workout or take a recovery day.

Series 12 continues to offer up to 24 hours of everyday battery life, but Apple says outdoor workout battery life rises to 10 hours. It also charges faster, with 15 minutes providing up to 12 additional hours of use. It starts at $399.

Apple Watch Ultra 4 keeps its adventure-focused design while adding the same health system, extended battery life of up to 45 hours for outdoor workouts, and improved on-device GPS. It starts at $799.

Both watches are available to pre-order today and arrive September 18. Read Apple’s announcements for Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 for full details.

AirPods 5 bring ANC to Apple’s cheaper earbuds

AirPods 5 bring Active Noise Cancellation to Apple’s standard open-ear AirPods. Apple says the new design removes up to 50 percent more external noise than AirPods 4 with ANC, while offering improved Transparency mode, Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Live Translation, and hands-free Siri AI access.

The regular AirPods 5 cost $129. A $149 version adds a wireless charging case, longer battery life, and on-stem volume controls. Both models are available to pre-order today and reach stores September 18.

Apple has more details on the new audio hardware in its AirPods 5 announcement.

iOS 27, watchOS 27, and Siri AI

iOS 27 and watchOS 27 will be released as free updates on September 14. Apple says its new Siri AI experience will launch in beta at the same time for supported devices set to English, with additional languages planned for October.

Apple is also introducing a redesigned Health app later this year, including a Longevity tab and Health Age feature. These changes are built around longer-term health data rather than another screen full of rings, which is probably the right direction.

 

Apple's long-awaited foldable iPhone is finally happening this year, widely expected to be called the iPhone Ultra and announced alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup in September. But if you are already planning to pick one up on launch day, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has some important news: you are going to have a very hard time getting one, and you may not even be able to pre-order it in September at all.

The iPhone X Playbook All Over Again

Kuo's latest supply chain survey paints a clear picture. Apple is expected to ship between 7 and 8 million iPhone Ultra units in the second half of 2026, but only 500,000 to 1 million of those will be ready in the third quarter, the window when the device is expected to be announced. For context, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max combined are projected to ship 20 to 22 million units in the same period. The foldable will represent roughly 5 percent of that volume at launch.

The comparison to the iPhone X is deliberate and accurate. In September 2017, Apple announced the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X on the same day. The iPhone 8 went on pre-order three days later. The iPhone X did not open for pre-order until October 27, six weeks after the announcement, and did not reach customers until November. Kuo believes the iPhone Ultra could follow an almost identical timeline, with pre-orders potentially not opening until Q4 2026, several weeks after the September announcement.

Why Supply Is So Tight

The constraint is a manufacturing problem rather than a demand problem. Foldable smartphones require flexible OLED panels, ultra-thin glass, precision hinges, and highly complex assembly that is fundamentally harder to produce at scale than a conventional smartphone. Production yields for these components are typically lower, particularly in the early stages of a new design. Apple has reportedly spent years refining its hinge and working to minimise the visible crease, and those engineering innovations make the early production ramp slower than a standard iPhone generation.

Kuo also noted that the commonly cited figure of 15 to 20 million foldable iPhones likely reflects cumulative demand across the product's full two to three year lifecycle, not 2026 shipments alone. In other words, the supply picture for this year is significantly tighter than those headline numbers suggest.

What to Expect From the Device Itself

Based on current leaks and rumours, the iPhone Ultra will feature a 5.5-inch external display and a 7.8-inch internal display when unfolded, giving it roughly the footprint of an iPad mini in your pocket. It will be under 5mm thick when open, making it thinner than the iPhone Air. Pricing is expected to start between $2,299 and $2,499 in the US, placing it well above the iPhone 18 Pro Max and directly competing with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.

Colour options are expected to be limited at launch, with leakers pointing to just two finishes: a classic silver and white, and an indigo option similar to the iPhone 17 Pro's Deep Blue. A wider colour range would likely follow in a second generation, much like the iPhone X gave way to the iPhone XS with additional finishes the following year.

What This Means for You

Kuo's assessment is straightforward: if you want an iPhone Ultra before the end of 2026, pre-ordering the moment it becomes available is the only reliable path. Delivery times are expected to stretch to four to six weeks or longer immediately after pre-orders open, and Kuo believes scalpers could list the device at a 50 to 100 percent premium given how few units will be available. Getting one through normal retail channels before December is unlikely for most people. By Q1 2027, supply should normalise and the launch buzz will have settled, which Kuo suggests will also give us a much clearer picture of what real-world foldable iPhone demand actually looks like.

The Pokémon Company has officially launched Pokémon Champions on mobile devices, allowing players on iPhone and Android to join the same competitive battle ecosystem available on Nintendo Switch.

Unlike traditional Pokémon adventures, Pokémon Champions focuses entirely on battles, rankings, and competitive play.

Download for iPhone

Download for Android

Nintendo Switch Version

Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 players can also join the action through the Nintendo eShop.

Cross-Platform Battles

One of Pokémon Champions' biggest features is full cross-platform support. Mobile players can battle against trainers on Nintendo Switch, helping create a larger and more active competitive community.

The game also supports Pokémon HOME integration, allowing players to bring eligible Pokémon from their existing collections into battle.

Built for Competitive Players

Pokémon Champions is designed around ranked battles, casual matches, and tournament-style competition rather than story-driven gameplay.

For players who enjoy battling more than collecting, it may become one of the most important Pokémon releases in years.

Modern smartphones are heavily built around cloud services and constant connectivity. Most apps expect you to always be online, which works fine until you suddenly are not.

That could happen while traveling abroad, driving through remote areas, dealing with a power outage, or simply being somewhere with poor signal coverage.

Offline apps are easy to overlook, but they can quietly become some of the most important tools on your phone when things stop working normally.

The good news is that there are still plenty of excellent apps that continue working even without a connection.

Offline maps and navigation

Navigation is probably the single most important thing to prepare before traveling somewhere unfamiliar.

Google Maps allows users to download entire areas for offline navigation, which is often enough for most people. The feature is easy to set up and works surprisingly well when cellular data disappears.

For users who want something even more offline-focused, apps like Organic Maps and HERE WeGo are excellent alternatives. They can store large map regions directly on your device and continue working without an internet connection.

Offline translation tools

Language barriers become much harder to deal with once internet access disappears.

Google Translate allows users to download language packs directly to their devices, making offline translation possible almost anywhere.

It is not perfect, but even basic offline translation can help with signs, directions, menus, transportation, or emergency communication while traveling.

Downloading language packs before leaving home only takes a few minutes and can save a lot of frustration later.

Offline notes and important documents

Cloud storage is convenient until you suddenly cannot access your files.

Keeping offline copies of important information on your device is still one of the smartest things you can do before traveling.

Things worth storing offline include:

• Travel itineraries
• Hotel reservations
• Emergency contacts
• Medical information
• Copies of identification documents
• Tickets and boarding passes

Apps like Google Keep, Obsidian, Notion Offline Mode, and standard PDF readers can all help depending on your workflow.

Even a simple offline note with addresses, phone numbers, and backup plans can become incredibly valuable during an emergency.

Offline entertainment matters more than people realize

Long flights, delays, road trips, and outages become much easier when you already have offline entertainment ready.

Spotify, YouTube Premium, Netflix, Disney+, and many podcast apps allow users to download content directly to their devices ahead of time.

It sounds simple, but many people still forget to prepare media before losing internet access.

Offline music and videos can also help conserve battery life compared to constantly streaming over weak mobile signals.

Emergency communication and preparedness apps

Some apps become significantly more important during emergencies or natural disasters.

Offline weather apps, emergency alert apps, first aid references, and survival guides can still provide useful information even with limited connectivity.

Recommended categories include:

• First aid guides
• Offline weather tracking
• Flashlight apps
• Battery-saving utilities
• Offline messaging where supported

It is also worth enabling offline emergency information directly inside Android or iPhone settings, including medical details and emergency contacts accessible from the lock screen.

Offline password managers

Password managers are another category many people forget about until they lose internet access.

Apps like Bitwarden and KeePass allow local access to stored passwords, secure notes, and account details even when offline.

That can be especially useful while traveling if you suddenly need access to tickets, banking services, hotel accounts, or important login information.

Just make sure your vault is properly synced before leaving home.

Why offline functionality still matters

Modern technology has become incredibly dependent on constant connectivity.

Most of the time, that convenience works well. But moments without internet access quickly remind people how fragile that dependence can sometimes feel.

Offline apps may not sound exciting compared to modern AI features or cloud ecosystems, but they solve very real problems when things stop working normally.

And honestly, some of the best smartphone experiences are still the ones that continue working reliably no matter where you are.

One of the biggest visual compromises in modern smartphones could soon disappear. A new development in sensor technology suggests that Face ID-style systems may finally move under the display, removing the need for notches and cutouts altogether.

The breakthrough comes from a company called Metalenz, which has been working on advanced optical systems that can shrink and hide the components needed for facial recognition.

Face ID Without the Notch

Current face recognition systems rely on multiple sensors, including infrared cameras and projectors, which need a clear view of your face. That is why phones like the iPhone still use a visible cutout at the top of the display.

Metalenz is taking a different approach. By using flat metasurface optics, the company can replace traditional bulky lenses with much thinner components that can sit under the display.

In simple terms, it allows the same type of facial recognition system to exist without needing a visible space on the front of the phone.

Why This Matters

This is not just about aesthetics. Removing the notch or camera cutout would allow for a true edge-to-edge display, something manufacturers have been trying to achieve for years.

It could also mean:

• More immersive displays with no interruptions
• Better durability by reducing exposed components
• Cleaner hardware design across premium devices

Not Just an Apple Story

While Face ID is most closely associated with Apple, this technology is not limited to one company. Metalenz already supplies components to multiple manufacturers, which means this could show up across both Android and iPhone devices in the future.

That also raises an interesting possibility. Android brands could potentially adopt under-display facial recognition before Apple makes the move.

When Could We See It?

There is no confirmed timeline yet, but the technology is already being developed for real-world use. That suggests it is no longer a concept, but something that could realistically arrive in upcoming devices.

As with most hardware transitions, it will likely start with high-end phones before working its way down to more affordable models.

Quick Take

The notch has been part of smartphone design for years, but it has always felt like a temporary solution. If this technology delivers, it could finally remove one of the last visible compromises in modern phone design.

And if it lands first on Android, that would make things even more interesting.

Source: Wired

Apple Wallet has been quietly building towards something significant for a while now. The bones have been there for years: car keys, boarding passes, digital IDs. But the honest reality has always been that the app is only as useful as the partners willing to support it. That is starting to change in a meaningful way.

Travel Just Got Smarter

With iOS 26, Apple overhauled the boarding pass experience in Wallet. It goes well beyond showing you a barcode at the gate now. You get luggage tracking through Apple's Find My network, airport navigation via maps, and live activity updates all built into your pass. United Airlines was the first carrier to go live with the new features, followed by Delta and Southwest, with more expected to roll out through the rest of the year. American Airlines is among the latest to commit to the updated experience.

This is exactly the kind of thing that makes a real difference when you are rushing through a terminal. Having your gate, your bags, and a map all surfaced from one place without digging through separate apps is genuinely useful, not just a spec sheet talking point.

Car Keys and Digital IDs Gaining Ground

Apple's digital car key feature has been around since iOS 13.6, but adoption from automakers has been painfully slow. That is finally starting to shift. Porsche is bringing car key support to its 2026 electric Macan and Cayenne, and General Motors has confirmed that Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC are all coming on board too. Once you have used a car key on an iPhone or Apple Watch, going back to a physical fob feels like a step backwards, so the more manufacturers that join the better.

On the digital ID front, iOS 26 added support for US passports in Wallet, which can now be used at TSA checkpoints, in apps, and in person. It is worth noting that digital IDs currently cover domestic travel only. Your physical passport is still required for international flights and border crossings. State-level driver's license support continues to roll out gradually, with Arkansas and Virginia both recently committing to Apple Wallet support.

Order Tracking Finally Makes Sense

One of the more underrated additions in iOS 26 is the overhaul of Wallet's order tracking feature. Apple originally introduced this in iOS 16 but it required individual merchants to opt in, which meant it was essentially useless for most people. The iOS 26 version sidesteps the problem entirely by using Apple Intelligence to pull delivery tracking information directly from your emails, covering all your orders without needing any third-party integration. It is a smart solution and long overdue.

What Comes Next

With WWDC 2026 kicking off on June 8, there is every chance Apple announces further Wallet capabilities alongside iOS 27. The app has come a long way from its Passbook origins back in 2012, and with third-party momentum finally building across travel, automotive, and identity, it is starting to live up to what Apple has always wanted it to be: the one app you reach for instead of your physical wallet.

The iPhone Air is Apple's thinnest iPhone ever, measuring just 5.64mm — a remarkable engineering achievement built around a Grade 5 titanium frame with Ceramic Shield on both sides. Despite its slender profile, it packs the full A19 Pro chip, a 6.5-inch ProMotion display, and Apple's first-ever square-sensor 18MP front camera, all powered by the new Apple C1X modem and N1 networking chip.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Display & Design
Display	6.5" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2736 x 1260 px, 460 ppi
Refresh Rate	ProMotion Adaptive, 1–120Hz (Always-On)
Brightness	1000 nits (typical) / 1600 nits (HDR) / 3000 nits (outdoor)
Features	Dynamic Island, True Tone, Wide Color (P3), HDR, Haptic Touch, Anti-Reflective Coating
Protection	Ceramic Shield 2 (front, 3x better scratch resistance), Ceramic Shield (back, 4x better crack resistance), IP68 (6m / 30 min)
Build	Grade 5 Titanium Frame (80% recycled), Textured Matte Ceramic Shield back
Colors	Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue
Dimensions	156.2 x 74.7 x 5.64 mm (6.15 x 2.94 x 0.22 in)
Weight	165 g (5.82 oz)
Platform & Hardware
OS	iOS 26 with Apple Intelligence
Chip	Apple A19 Pro (3nm)
CPU	6-Core (2 Performance + 4 Efficiency Cores)
GPU	5-Core with Neural Accelerators, Hardware Ray Tracing
Neural Engine	16-Core Neural Engine
RAM	12GB
Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Modem	Apple C1X (most power-efficient modem in any iPhone)
Camera System
Rear Camera	48MP Fusion, 26mm, f/1.6, OIS, 100% Focus Pixels — also enables 12MP optical-quality 2x Telephoto (52mm)
Zoom	2x optical-quality zoom in; Digital zoom up to 10x
Video	4K Dolby Vision up to 60fps, Action Mode, Dual Capture, Spatial Audio, Audio Mix
Slow Motion	1080p at 120fps or 240fps
Front Camera
Sensor	18MP Center Stage camera, f/1.9, Autofocus with Focus Pixels
Square Sensor	First iPhone with a square sensor — enables portrait or landscape framing independent of device orientation
Features	Center Stage, Dual Capture, Portrait Mode, Night Mode, 4K Dolby Vision up to 60fps
Connectivity
SIM	eSIM only (no physical SIM, worldwide)
5G / 4G	5G sub-6GHz with 4x4 MIMO, Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO
WLAN	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO — Apple N1 chip
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 6 — Apple N1 chip
Thread	Yes — Apple N1 chip
NFC	Yes — with reader mode
USB	USB-C (USB 2)
Location	Precision Dual-Frequency GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC
Other	Satellite connectivity (Messages, Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance & Find My via satellite), Ultra Wideband (2nd Gen)
Power
Battery	~3149 mAh — Up to 27 hours video playback / 22 hours streaming
With MagSafe Battery	Up to 40 hours video playback / 35 hours streaming
Fast Charging	50% in 30 min with 20W adapter (wired) or 30W adapter (MagSafe)
Wireless	MagSafe up to 20W (with 30W adapter or higher); Qi2 compatible

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Display & Design
Display	6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2622 x 1206 px, 460 ppi
Refresh Rate	ProMotion Adaptive, 1–120Hz (Always-On)
Brightness	1000 nits (typical) / 1600 nits (HDR) / 3000 nits (outdoor)
Features	Dynamic Island, True Tone, Wide Color (P3), HDR, Haptic Touch, Anti-Reflective Coating
Protection	Ceramic Shield 2 (front, 3x better scratch resistance), IP68 (6m / 30 min)
Build	Aluminum design, Color-Infused Glass back (Black, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender)
Colors	Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender
Dimensions	149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight	177 g (6.24 oz)
Platform & Hardware
OS	iOS 26 with Apple Intelligence
Chip	Apple A19 (3nm)
CPU	6-Core (2 Performance + 4 Efficiency Cores)
GPU	5-Core with Neural Accelerators, Hardware Ray Tracing
Neural Engine	16-Core Neural Engine
RAM	8GB
Storage	256GB / 512GB
Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X80 (5G)
Dual Fusion Camera System
Main (Wide)	48MP Fusion, 26mm, f/1.6, OIS, 100% Focus Pixels — also enables 12MP optical-quality 2x Telephoto (52mm)
Ultrawide	48MP Fusion Ultra Wide, 13mm, f/2.2, 120° FOV, Hybrid Focus Pixels, Macro Photography
Zoom Range	2x optical zoom in, 2x out; 4x optical range; Digital zoom up to 10x
Video	4K Dolby Vision up to 60fps, Cinematic Mode, Action Mode, Spatial Video, Dual Capture
Slow Motion	1080p at 120fps or 240fps
Front Camera
Sensor	18MP Center Stage camera, f/1.9, Autofocus with Focus Pixels
Features	Center Stage, Dual Capture, Portrait Mode, Night Mode, 4K Dolby Vision up to 60fps
Connectivity
SIM	eSIM only (no physical SIM)
5G / 4G	5G (sub-6GHz & mmWave), LTE
WLAN	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 6
NFC	Yes — with reader mode
USB	USB-C (USB 2)
Location	Precision Dual-Frequency GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC
Other	Satellite connectivity (Messages, Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance & Find My via satellite), Ultra Wideband
Power
Battery	~3692 mAh — Up to 30 hours video playback / 27 hours streaming
Fast Charging	50% in 20 min with 40W adapter; 50% in 30 min via MagSafe with 30W adapter
Wireless	MagSafe up to 25W (with 30W adapter or higher); Qi2 compatible

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is the company's compact 2025 flagship, packing every bit of the Pro Max's power into a more pocketable 6.3-inch form. Built around a heat-forged aluminum unibody with vapor chamber cooling, it runs the A19 Pro chip and carries the same full 48MP triple-lens Pro Fusion camera system — including 8x optical-quality zoom — in a lighter, more manageable 206g frame.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Display & Design
Display	6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2622 x 1206 px, 460 ppi
Refresh Rate	ProMotion Adaptive, 1–120Hz (Always-On)
Brightness	1000 nits (typical) / 1600 nits (HDR) / 3000 nits (outdoor)
Features	Dynamic Island, True Tone, Wide Color (P3), HDR, Haptic Touch, Anti-Reflective Coating
Protection	Ceramic Shield 2 (front, 3x better scratch resistance), Ceramic Shield (back), IP68 (6m / 30 min)
Build	Heat-Forged Aluminum Unibody with Vapor Chamber Cooling
Colors	Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue
Dimensions	150.0 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm (5.91 x 2.83 x 0.34 in)
Weight	206 g (7.27 oz)
Platform & Hardware
OS	iOS 26 with Apple Intelligence
Chip	Apple A19 Pro (3nm)
CPU	6-Core (2 Performance + 4 Efficiency Cores)
GPU	6-Core with Neural Accelerators, Hardware Ray Tracing
Neural Engine	16-Core Neural Engine
RAM	12GB
Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X80 (5G)
Pro Camera System
Main (Wide)	48MP Fusion, 24mm, f/1.78, OIS (2nd Gen), 100% Focus Pixels — also enables 12MP 2x Telephoto (48mm)
Ultrawide	48MP Fusion Ultra Wide, 13mm, f/2.2, 120° FOV, Hybrid Focus Pixels, Macro Photography
Telephoto	48MP Fusion, 100mm (4x), f/2.8, Tetraprism, 3D OIS+AF — also enables 12MP 8x Optical-Quality (200mm)
Zoom Range	8x optical-quality zoom in, 2x out; 16x optical range; Digital zoom up to 40x
Video	4K Dolby Vision up to 120fps, ProRes, ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, Genlock, Spatial Video, Dual Capture
Slow Motion	1080p up to 240fps; 4K Dolby Vision up to 120fps
Front Camera
Sensor	18MP Center Stage camera, f/1.9, Autofocus with Focus Pixels
Features	Center Stage, Dual Capture, Portrait Mode, Night Mode, ProRAW, 4K Dolby Vision up to 60fps
Connectivity
SIM	eSIM only (no physical SIM)
5G / 4G	5G (sub-6GHz & mmWave), LTE
WLAN	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 6
NFC	Yes — with reader mode
USB	USB-C (USB 3), DisplayPort, up to 4K HDR output
Location	Precision Dual-Frequency GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC
Other	Satellite connectivity (Messages & Emergency SOS via satellite), Ultra Wideband
Power
Battery	~3998 mAh — Up to 27 hours video playback
Wired Charging	USB-C Fast Charging
Wireless	MagSafe up to 25W (with 30W adapter or higher); Qi2 compatible

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is built around a heat-forged aluminum unibody with Ceramic Shield 2 protection and a vapor chamber cooling system. Powered by the A19 Pro chip, it delivers the best-ever iPhone battery life alongside a fully upgraded 48MP triple-lens Pro Fusion camera system with 8x optical-quality zoom — all on a stunning 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR ProMotion display.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Display & Design
Display	6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2868 x 1320 px, 460 ppi
Refresh Rate	ProMotion Adaptive, 1–120Hz (Always-On)
Brightness	1000 nits (typical) / 1600 nits (HDR) / 3000 nits (outdoor)
Features	Dynamic Island, True Tone, Wide Color (P3), HDR, Haptic Touch, Anti-Reflective Coating
Protection	Ceramic Shield 2 (front, 3x better scratch resistance), Ceramic Shield (back), IP68 (6m / 30 min)
Build	Heat-Forged Aluminum Unibody with Vapor Chamber Cooling
Colors	Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue
Dimensions	163.4 x 78.0 x 8.75 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.34 in)
Weight	233 g (8.22 oz)
Platform & Hardware
OS	iOS 26 with Apple Intelligence
Chip	Apple A19 Pro (3nm)
CPU	6-Core (2 Performance + 4 Efficiency Cores)
GPU	6-Core with Neural Accelerators, Hardware Ray Tracing
Neural Engine	16-Core Neural Engine
RAM	12GB
Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB
Modem	Qualcomm Snapdragon X80 (5G)
Pro Camera System
Main (Wide)	48MP Fusion, 24mm, f/1.78, OIS (2nd Gen), 100% Focus Pixels — also enables 12MP 2x Telephoto (48mm)
Ultrawide	48MP Fusion Ultra Wide, 13mm, f/2.2, 120° FOV, Hybrid Focus Pixels, Macro Photography
Telephoto	48MP Fusion, 100mm (4x), f/2.8, Tetraprism, 3D OIS+AF — also enables 12MP 8x Optical-Quality (200mm)
Zoom Range	8x optical-quality zoom in, 2x out; 16x optical range; Digital zoom up to 40x
Video	4K Dolby Vision up to 120fps, ProRes, ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, Genlock, Spatial Video, Dual Capture
Slow Motion	1080p up to 240fps; 4K Dolby Vision up to 120fps
Front Camera
Sensor	18MP Center Stage camera, f/1.9, Autofocus with Focus Pixels
Features	Center Stage, Dual Capture, Portrait Mode, Night Mode, ProRAW, 4K Dolby Vision up to 60fps
Connectivity
SIM	eSIM only (no physical SIM)
5G / 4G	5G (sub-6GHz & mmWave), LTE
WLAN	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 6
NFC	Yes — with reader mode
USB	USB-C (USB 3), DisplayPort, up to 4K HDR output
Location	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
Other	Satellite connectivity (Messages & Emergency SOS via satellite), Ultra Wideband
Power
Battery	~5088 mAh — Best-ever iPhone battery life
Wired Charging	USB-C Fast Charging
Wireless	MagSafe up to 25W (with 30W adapter or higher); Qi2 compatible

The improvements in this release were initially meant to be a part of iOS 12.1.1 and 12.1.2 but had to be pushed back to satisfy the demands made by a Chinese court over the alleged infringement of Qualcomm Inc. patents.

The official changelog from Apple reads as follows:


The update will be pushed to all compatible iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices OTA (over-the-air) and you will receive an update notification when it is available for your device. You could also manually update on your device by heading to Settings > General > Software Update.

Advanced users who prefer a clean installation of iOS could consider downloading the IPSW files and installing the update on their device using iTunes.

Download Apple iOS 12.1.3 IPSW files

• iPhone XS Max
• iPhone XS
• iPhone XR
• iPhone X
• iPhone 8 (iPhone10,4)
• iPhone 8 Plus (iPhone10,5)
• iPhone 7
• iPhone 7 Plus
• iPhone 6s
• iPhone 6
• iPhone 6s Plus
• iPhone 6 Plus
• iPhone SE
• iPhone 5s GSM
• iPhone 5s CDMA
• iPad Pro (10.5-inch)
• iPad Pro (11-inch – 2018)
• iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (1st generation | 2nd generation | 3rd generation)
• iPad 5 (9.7-inch – 2017)
• iPad 6 (9.7-inch – 2018)
• iPad Air 2
• iPad mini 4
• iPad mini 3
• iPad Pro (9.7‑inch)
• iPad Air 1
• iPad mini 2
• iPod touch (6th generation)

The full Apple iPhone SE specifications follow:

Its been 8 years ago, today (January 9, 2007), Apple's then CES Steve Jobs first unveiled the iPhone, at the Macworld Conference & Expo in Moscone West in San Francisco, California.

After quickly walking through Apple's position on the market and updating the attendees about everything Cupertino-related, Jobs' signature "one more thing" mantra teased not one, but three new devices - a "widescreen iPod with touch controls", a "revolutionary mobile phone", and a "breakthrough Internet communicator".


Well it turned out that it wasn't three devices after all, but the one and only Apple iPhone.

Back in the day, the iPhone was unique. Smartphones of that era were clunky devices, with tiny screens sharing space with large keyboards. Obviously the iPhone itself has evolved over the year's learning as much as it taught over the years.

Whether we love it, hate it, or love to hate it, the iPhone ushered in a new era of smartphones and a new way for people to interact with their mobile devices.

Sure it has its flaws, but the iPhone set the wheels of the smartphone industry in motion and led to putting the power of a computer into the palm of our hands..