Tech-ish reports that Apple's first foldable phone, called the iPhone Duo, will start at $2,000 with shipping expected in October. According to the report, the device supports Apple Pencil and offers up to 2TB of storage. The announcement marks Apple's entry into the foldable smartphone market, a segment previously led by competitors such as Samsung.

Apple is expected to unveil its long-awaited foldable iPhone, rumored to be called the iPhone Ultra with a starting price of $2,000, according to reports cited by Vanguard. The launch is framed as the first major test for the company's new CEO, as the tech giant enters the foldable smartphone market. Details remain based on speculation ahead of an official announcement, with the device anticipated to mark a significant shift in Apple's iPhone lineup and pricing strategy.

According to Tech-ish, Apple’s event was set to begin at 8pm Kenyan time, with expectations including the iPhone 18 Pro, a foldable iPhone Ultra, and John Ternus’s first keynote. The outlet’s headline also framed the presentation around a new CEO, though the blurb emphasizes product announcements and Ternus’s appearance. Details remain based on the publication’s preview rather than confirmed announcements in the provided text.

Apple is set to launch at least five new iPhone models between the second half of 2026 and the first half of 2027, marking one of its most ambitious product cycles. The company is also reportedly increasing production plans for its first foldable iPhone, according to supply-chain reports.

Apple is set to unveil its latest iPhone at an event scheduled for 9 September, according to htxt.africa. The event will begin at 19:00 South African time, making it accessible for local viewers to follow the announcement live. Details about the new device's features and specifications have not been disclosed in the report.

Apple unveiled its latest generation of iPhones at an event headlined by new CEO John Ternus, who took over from Tim Cook on September 1. The lineup was widely expected to include a foldable version, following similar products from rivals such as Samsung, Motorola and Google. According to AP, observers described the foldable launch as typical of Apple's strategy of waiting for new technologies to mature before entering the market.