Getting straight to it, here’s a quick summary of what was announced by Apple this morning.
iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max run on the new powerful A20 Pro chip. Everything is going to run faster and perform better.
Charging for both models are now faster, and batteries last longer. The camera system has a new 48MP Fusion Main Camera with variable aperture. Night mode captures are also quicker.
Apple introduces Pro Controls for full manual adjustments with your camera settings, and it works for video too.
You can now prove the authenticity of the photo taken with the iPhone 18 Pro, so you can confirm what was actually in the shot. Photo examples taken with the iPhone 18 Pro below, courtesy of Apple.
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be available in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB storage capacities. Available in burgundy, glacier, silver, and black, iPhone 18 Pro starts at S$1,899, and iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at S$2,099.
Pre-order iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max beginning at 5 a.m. PT this Saturday, September 12, with availability beginning Friday, September 18.
AirPods 5
AirPods 5 feature the same open ear fit, with a richer, deeper sound. There’s 50% more noise reduction from the previous generation, making it the best ANC in an open ear design.
A second model has an upgraded stem for physical swiping (similar to the Pro model), and the charging case can charge wirelessly.
Pre-order AirPods 5 beginning Friday, September 11, for S$199, with availability in stores beginning Friday, September 18. Pre-order AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case beginning Friday, September 11 for S$219, with availability in stores beginning Friday, September 18.
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4
Apple Watch brings big advancements to health and fitness, and Apple Intelligence. Introduced are the Series 12 and Ultra 4, both with an all-new Health Sensing System. It claims to have the most accurate heart sensor in a wearable. There’s something new called “Health Age”, which uses metrics to access your overall health. More data and more info means you can make more informed choices with your health.
Audio Intelligence includes: Sound recognition, which identifies alarms, door bells, sirens and more and sends alerts to the watch, even without your phone being around. Siri Recaps lets you record key moments and meetings — a feature that you can easily turn off.
Apple Watch Series 12 starts at S$599. Pre-order Apple Watch Series 12 today, with availability in stores beginning Friday, September 18. Apple Watch Ultra 4 starts at S$1,199. Pre-order Apple Watch Ultra 4 today, with availability in stores beginning Friday, September 18.
iPhone Duo
The one we’ve all been waiting for: the iPhone Duo, Apple’s first foldable phone. It’s similar sized to a passport when closed, and when opened, it’s inspired by the versatility of the iPad (it has a 7.6” display) and is also the thinnest iPhone ever. The hinge is said to feel effortlessly smooth.
The iPhone Duo works with Apple Pencil, Touch ID is brought back through the side button, and as usual, it can be unlocked with your Apple Watch.
Available in colours Starlight and Night Sky. Pre-order starting at 8pm SGT on 16 October. Available starting 23 October. From S$3,099.
