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Product Launch and Transition

Apple Inc. · 2026-09-21 · Importance 53 · Surprise 60

Apple launched the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo, with the premium Pro and Pro Max models released months ahead of the base iPhone model. Analyst Gene Munster estimated that the Duo could represent 8% of iPhone unit sales, while separate coverage identified the Duo as a foldable phone priced from $2,000. The staggered launch and foldable design represent a significant product transition within Apple’s iPhone portfolio and position the company against competing foldable smartphones.

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