Apple Drops Foldable iPhone and Big Updates | Tech News

0:00It's September 9th. Welcome to Tech News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. Apple just dropped some major news, and the headline grabber is their first ever foldable phone, the iPhone Duo. This thing folds out to a 7.6 inch screen, and when it's closed, you got a 5.4 inch outer display. They're calling it their thinnest iPhone yet, and it's set to hit shells on October 23rd, starting at $1,999. They also rode out the iPhone XIII Pro and Pro Max, and they're hyping up the camera system as the biggest upgrade in years. We're talking a 48 megapixel main camera with new pro controls. Plus, these new pros are packing the A20 chip and some serious battery life, with the Pro Max promising up to 45 hours of video playback. On the audio front, Apple is finally bringing active noise cancellation to their base AirPods 5 model, which is a pretty big deal for the budget conscious crowd. They're also offering a slightly pricier version with on-stem volume control.

1:03Both of these are slated for a September 18th release. Meanwhile, the Apple Watch Series 12 is getting a health data boost, with more frequent heart rate monitoring and new AI-powered health insights. Through the redesigned health app, the Ultra model is also getting a battery life extension, pushing past two days on a single charge, and don't forget about the software. iOS 27 is rolling out on September 14th, and the big draw is the beta release of Siri AI, which promises a much more conversational experience, and the ability to work across your apps. This update also brings some visual tweaks and new widget options.