The newest generation of iPhones will be available for pre-order and will hit stores within the next week.
During Apple's annual tech event, the company announced release dates forits latest devices. The event, held at its Cupertino, California, headquarters on Sept. 9, was entitled "Surprise and Shine" and included the new iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone.
While hosting his first major Apple event, CEO John Ternus, who took over Sept. 1 from longtime CEO Tim Cook, stressed that the company's design prowess would help the iPhone Duo win over consumers.
At the event, Apple also frequently mentioned AI, but its Siri AI, the newest iOS feature, will remain in beta beyond the release of iOS 27, which arrives Sept. 14.
Here's when residents in Tennessee
can get the latest iPhone products.
What new iPhones did Apple unveil at the event?
During the event, Apple dropped three new iPhone models, two new Apple Watch models and the newest generation of AirPods.
iPhone Duo
The star of the event was Apple's new foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo. The device has a 5.4-inch outer display and, when opened, reveals a 7.6-inch inner display, making it the largest iPhone screen to date. The iPhone Duo will be available in different memory capacities from 256 GB to 2 terabytes. It will initially be available in two colors: Star White and Night Sky.
The iPhone Duo features a dual-camera system. Like the iPhone 17, both the ultra-wide and main rear cameras are 48 megapixels. The camera features "zero-shutter lag," supports 4K 120fps video and captures time-lapse videos in 4K and Dolby Vision HDR.
The Duo uses the new A20 Pro chip, which performs quickly, especially when running AI-powered features. The device has two built-in batteries, which together deliver all-day battery life.
Preorders begin on Oct. 16, and the device hits stores a week later, on Oct. 23. The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999, with storage capacities ranging from 256 GB to 2 TB.
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max
Along with the Duo, Apple released details on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max smartphones.
The iPhone 18 Pro, with a 6.3-inch display, will start at $1,199 for the 256 GB model; the Pro Max, with a 6.9-inch display, will start at $1,299 for the 256 GB model. Colors include Black, Burgundy, Glacier and Silver.
The new iPhone 18 Pro models are powered by a new A20 Pro smartphone processing chip, designed to handle increased use of artificial intelligence across iPhone apps. The iPhone 18 Pro models also promise longer battery life: 36 hours of video playback for the iPhone 18 Pro and 45 hours for the iPhone 18 Pro Max.
The iPhone 18 Pro's new 48-megapixel Fusion main camera has a physical aperture made of six laser-cut blades thinner than a human hair, Apple said. The aperture adjusts automatically between well-lit and night mode images.
The new phones will be available for pre-order Sept. 12 and will hit stores Sept. 18.
What other products is Apple releasing?
Along with three iPhone models, Apple introduced three additional devices, all currently available for preorder.
AirPods 5
Apple's new AirPods 5 start at $129, include active noise cancellation, and the $149 model adds a wireless charging case. Both are available for pre-order now, with in-store availability beginning Sept. 18.
Some additional features will come with Siri AI, which will be in iOS 27, out Sept. 14. Using With Siri Interactions on AirPods, users can nod their head to indicate "yes" or "no" answers. AirPods will also use Apple Intelligence to provide live translation for select languages.
Apple Watch Series 12
The new Health Sensing System promises more accurate heart rate and heart rate variability (HRV) measurements. Available in dark bronze, black, light gold and space gray aluminum; radiant gold and natural titanium; and pearl white and night blue.
The watch is available for pre-order Sept. 9, with in-store availability beginning Sept. 18. Prices for the watch start at $399.
Apple Watch Ultra 4
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 delivers up to 45 hours of battery life for outdoor and adventure activities, along with what Apple says is its most accurate on-device GPS yet. The watch also uses the new Health Sensing System. Available in natural and black titanium.
The watch is available for pre-order Sept. 9, with in-store availability beginning Sept. 18. Prices for the watch start at $799.
Both watch models can also use Apple Intelligence and its Audio Intelligence features to summarize a recent conversation. If you turn on Siri's Recap feature, you'll receive an automatically generated title and summary of key points.
Where does Apple have stores in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, Apple operatesfive retail stores:
- Franklin, CoolSprings Galleria
- Germantown, Saddle Creek
- Knoxville, West Town Mall
- Nashville, Green Hills
- Nashville, Downtown Nashville
USA TODAY contributed to this report.
Jordan Green covers trending news for The Commercial Appeal and Tennessee. She can be reached at jordan.green@commercialappeal.com.
This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Apple announces iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro release date. When Tennessee buyers can get one
