Apple kicked off its September 2026 event today at 10 a.m. Pacific Time at Steve Jobs Theater, introducing the highly anticipated iPhone Duo, the company's first-ever foldable smartphone. Joining the foldable device are the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, featuring a rumored variable aperture camera system. In a mysterious teaser shared by new CEO John Ternus, a beam of light illuminated the edge of an iPhone from a changing hexagonal shape, sparking speculation about the device's photographic capabilities.

Ternus, who succeeded Tim Cook as CEO on September 1, bringing Cook into the role of executive chairman, joined Apple in 2001 and rose through the ranks to SVP of hardware engineering. The event marks a significant transition for the tech giant, with live coverage ongoing from MacRumors at the venue. Alongside the hardware announcements, the variable aperture technology on the main 48-megapixel Fusion camera promises greater depth of field control, though its impact remains subject to smartphone sensor limitations.

The foldable iPhone Duo is expected to start at a premium price point of $2,000, representing a major new category for Apple. Analysts and fans alike are watching closely to see how the company innovates in both camera hardware and form factor design during this pivotal event.