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Technology · 9 September 2026

Apple's new folding phone is here, it's thin.

Apple's new folding phone is here, it's thin.

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Taking charge of his first major event on Wednesday, new chief executive John Ternus announced the iPhone 18 Pro with a $100 price jump. The new folding device unfolds into a wide horizontal screen, making it the thinnest handset the tech firm produces. The California presentation also included upgraded health-tracking watches and a $129 pair of entry-level AirPods featuring noise cancellation.

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