The foldable iPhone is here – and boy, is it expensive
I’m definitely not the only person to notice that Apple has launched two products this year that pay mock tribute to some of Microsoft’s most high-profile failures. First the MacBook Neo laptop, and this week, at their HQ in California, the iPhone Duo foldable phone. Microsoft’s own Neo and Duo – both dual-screen smartphones – were highly anticipated flops. This can’t be a coincidence, right?
It’s bold of Apple to name their first-ever folding phone after a disastrous rival product, especially given the jaw-dropping £2,000 price tag. But Phones Editor Ben Johnston was up late Wednesday night watching the reveal, and he came away largely positive about Apple’s typically thorough approach to a new product line.
Apple dominates today’s newsletter, as we recap everything announced at the event on Wednesday – the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max (no basic 18 here); Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4; and AirPods 5 ANC in-ear buds.
But I’ve also got a couple more reviews to round out the week: the unusual and remarkable Secretlab Atlas office/gaming chair – tested by yours truly – and the Sennheiser Accentum Clip, an equally unusual pair of open-fit earbuds.
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iPhone Duo: Apple folds, at last
Extreme durability, slick software and a total ludicrous price tag – the iPhone Duo is a mixed bag but mostly an impressive debut. Find out more
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iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max: Big on battery
This year’s new high-end Apple handsets promise sensational battery life and a host of smaller tweaks to processors and cameras. Find out more
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Watch Series 12/Ultra 4: Meagre upgrades
Ever wished your watch could listen to your conversations? The new Apple Watches can do exactly that (for some reason). Find out more
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AirPods 5: ANC for everyone
The new AirPods won’t capture any headlines, but Apple’s latest semi-open earbuds come with a raft of updates. Find out more
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Sennheiser Accentum Clip: Natural on-ear sound
Aside from minor issues around connectivity and control, Sennheiser has delivered on the essentials with its open debut, writes TV & AV expert Simon Cocks – with great sound quality, impressive battery life and IP54 resistance.
Secretlab Atlas: A supportive, comfortable hybrid chair
The Secretlab Atlas marries firm, supportive gaming chair foam with a healthy suite of office chair adjustment options – and the results are very impressive. If you’re a gamer looking for something discreet or you regularly wish your office chair was less offensive to look at, the Atlas could be for you.
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