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iOS 820: The iPhone Folds (and Everything Else Apple Announced) - Variable Aperture, Battery Gains, & ANC for All

September 17, 2026 · 1 h 18 min

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Apple finally enters the foldable fray with the iPhone Duo, packing unexpected features and a lower-than-expected price. Find out what's actually inside and if it's worth leaving your classic iPhone behind.

  • iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max colors, pricing, and 1st impressions
  • Variable aperture camera tech benefits, marketing, and durability concerns
  • Battery life and ultra-fast charging impress for Pro iPhones
  • A20 Pro processor with advanced neural engine and vapor chamber cooling
  • Dynamic Island hardware and software upgrades
  • iPhone Duo: Apple's first folding phone, hardware, and price
  • iPhone Duo durability, hinge design, dust/water resistance, and case compatibility
  • Camera features on Duo: under-display camera, selfie tricks, and photography upgrades
  • iOS 27 on Duo: Side dock, split view, app pairs, and standby mode
  • Battery stats, charging, eSIM, and cases on the Duo
  • Apple Watch Series 12/Ultra 4: new health sensors, improved heart tracking, and battery
  • Live Rewind and Siri Recap: AI-driven audio/smartwatch features and privacy
  • Apple Health app redesign: insights, movement evaluations, and proactive alerts
  • AirPods 5: ANC for all models, color, pricing, and battery
  • App Caps: Athlytic and Splitwise

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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