{"id":83673,"date":"2026-09-10T04:47:58","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T20:47:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=83673"},"modified":"2026-09-10T04:47:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T20:47:58","slug":"heres-when-you-can-preorder-iphone-duo-18-pro-airpods-5-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=83673","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s When You Can Preorder iPhone Duo, 18 Pro, AirPods 5, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">During Apple&#8217;s Surprise and Shine event, the Cupertino company announced a host of new and upgraded products ranging from iPhones to AirPods. Some of the upcoming releases are available to preorder now, with availability starting as early as September 18. Other items, like the new iPhone Duo, are scheduled to go up for preorder later. Let\u2019s take a look at everything Apple announced, when you can preorder it, and when you\u2019ll be able to get your hands on it.<\/p>\n<p><h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-toc-title=\"Featured in this article\">Featured in this article<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Most of the the new items are in the catalog above. Alternate options are listed below, along with what makes the new models special.<\/p>\n<p><h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-toc-title=\"iPhone Duo\">iPhone Duo<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"242259\">\n<div class=\"jsx-3980863763 catalog-wrapper\"><span data-cy=\"productcard-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"242259\" data-cy=\"solo-product-card\" class=\"solo-product SoloProduct_solo-product__r2_WP\">\n<div class=\"card jsx-303513100 jsx-3341285356 product-card SoloProduct_product-card__JSk8u\">\n<div class=\"product-thumbnail jsx-2285132617 SoloProduct_image__vqG4e\"><img alt=\"iPhone Duo\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387 expand\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/09\/09\/iphone-duo-1788981249612.jpg?width=220&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/09\/09\/iphone-duo-1788981249612.jpg?width=220&amp;dpr=2&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 2x\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2827240024 name balanced\">iPhone Duo<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button jsx-3027214138 jsx-3347269829 icon-button catalog-upvote SoloProduct_catalog-upvote__FWsVx centered disabled\" type=\"button\" title=\"Vote\" aria-label=\"Vote\" data-cy=\"catalog-upvote\" disabled=\"\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-rating-like jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"icon-rating-like\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RatingLike.ea885513.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"\/><\/p>\n<p>1<\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<aside class=\"card jsx-2310533475 jsx-1178573261 box\" data-cy=\"aside\">\n<ul class=\"list jsx-4224303756\" data-cy=\"list\">\n<li><strong>Preorders<\/strong>: October 16<\/li>\n<li><strong>Release Date<\/strong>: October 23<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The headlining new hardware Apple introduced is the iPhone Duo, the company\u2019s first foldable phone. When closed, it has an asymmetric shape, with two rounded corners and two sharper corners. It\u2019s designed that way so, when you open it, it unfolds roughly into the shape of an iPad. In this form, it\u2019s also the thinnest iPhone ever, thinner even than the iPhone Air.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The outer display \u2013 i.e. the cover, if we&#8217;re thinking of it as a book \u2013 is 5.4 inches. It unfolds to a 7.6-inch display, which Apple says is 50% larger than iPhone 18 Pro Max, and 80% larger than iPhone 18 Pro. It comes in two colors: Star White and Night Sky.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Due to the folding design, the Duo has an unusual passport-like aspect ratio. To make the best use of the space, Apple has redesigned its apps to put the essential controls in a vertical line along the right side of the display. That\u2019s where you\u2019ll find the dock on the home screen as well.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Apple has tried to make use of each form you can fold the phone into. For instance, you can watch videos on the top half of it when it\u2019s open at a right angle (like a laptop), so you don\u2019t need a stand. If you set it open-side down, tent-style, it displays the time or weather on the outer screen. And when taking photos in the Camera app, it can display all kinds of useful info, like showing the subject of the photo how they look as you snap pictures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-toc-title=\"AirPods 5\">AirPods 5<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"242260\">\n<div class=\"jsx-3980863763 catalog-wrapper\"><span data-cy=\"productcard-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"242260\" data-cy=\"solo-product-card\" class=\"solo-product SoloProduct_solo-product__r2_WP\">\n<div class=\"card jsx-303513100 jsx-3341285356 product-card SoloProduct_product-card__JSk8u\">\n<div class=\"product-thumbnail jsx-2285132617 SoloProduct_image__vqG4e\"><img alt=\"AirPods 5\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387 expand\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/09\/09\/airpods-5-1788981511124.jpeg?width=220&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/09\/09\/airpods-5-1788981511124.jpeg?width=220&amp;dpr=2&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 2x\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2827240024 name balanced\">AirPods 5<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button jsx-3027214138 jsx-3347269829 icon-button catalog-upvote SoloProduct_catalog-upvote__FWsVx centered disabled\" type=\"button\" title=\"Vote\" aria-label=\"Vote\" data-cy=\"catalog-upvote\" disabled=\"\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-rating-like jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"icon-rating-like\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RatingLike.ea885513.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"\/><\/p>\n<p>0<\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<aside class=\"card jsx-2310533475 jsx-1178573261 box\" data-cy=\"aside\">\n<ul class=\"list jsx-4224303756\" data-cy=\"list\">\n<li><strong>Preorders<\/strong>: Live Now<\/li>\n<li><strong>Release Date<\/strong>: September 18<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><strong>AirPods 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><strong>AirPods 5 with Charging Case<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Apple has also announced a new generation of its baseline earbuds (the non-Pro AirPods, without the silicon tips). The main new feature here is that active noise canceling now comes on all models of AirPods 5, including the $129 model. Apple says the noise canceling in the AirPods 5 is 50% better than in the previous model.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">They also include features like live translation and automatic switching between transparency mode and noise cancelation mode, depending on what\u2019s going on in the background noise.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Now the main difference between models is that the $149 one comes with a wireless charging case and volume control on the stems. If you can live without those conveniences, you can grab the $129 model. I will say, I love wireless charging, and I think it&#8217;s easily worth the extra $20.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-toc-title=\"Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4\">Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"242261\">\n<div class=\"jsx-3980863763 catalog-wrapper\"><span data-cy=\"productcard-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"242261\" data-cy=\"solo-product-card\" class=\"solo-product SoloProduct_solo-product__r2_WP\">\n<div class=\"card jsx-303513100 jsx-3341285356 product-card SoloProduct_product-card__JSk8u\">\n<div class=\"product-thumbnail jsx-2285132617 SoloProduct_image__vqG4e\"><img alt=\"Apple Watch Series 12\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387 expand\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/09\/09\/apple-watch-series-12-1788981711904.jpeg?width=220&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/09\/09\/apple-watch-series-12-1788981711904.jpeg?width=220&amp;dpr=2&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 2x\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2827240024 name balanced\">Apple Watch Series 12<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button jsx-3027214138 jsx-3347269829 icon-button catalog-upvote SoloProduct_catalog-upvote__FWsVx centered disabled\" type=\"button\" title=\"Vote\" aria-label=\"Vote\" data-cy=\"catalog-upvote\" disabled=\"\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-rating-like jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"icon-rating-like\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RatingLike.ea885513.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"\/><\/p>\n<p>0<\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<aside class=\"card jsx-2310533475 jsx-1178573261 box\" data-cy=\"aside\">\n<ul class=\"list jsx-4224303756\" data-cy=\"list\">\n<li><strong>Preorders<\/strong>: Live Now<\/li>\n<li><strong>Release Date<\/strong>: September 18<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><strong>Apple Watch Series 12<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><strong>Apple Watch Ultra 4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">To me, the biggest new feature in Apple Watch Series 12 is Audio Intelligence. This lets Siri AI listen to what\u2019s going on around you and then summarize it. You can use this in a lecture or meeting. You can use it while talking to a friend. If you miss something someone said, you can have your Apple Watch display a transcript of the past 15 seconds. It\u2019s pretty impressive. And while there would seem to be some pretty obvious privacy issues with such a technology, Apple insists nothing leaves your device.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The other improvements in the new generation of Apple Watches are largely iterative. They feature the \u201cmost accurate heart rate sensing in a wearable.\u201d There\u2019s a redesigned Health app that can help you build healthy habits. <\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">As for the Ultra 4, Apple says it has the longest battery life of any Apple Watch, clocking in at 45 hours of Max Extended Workout tracking. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\" data-toc-title=\"iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max\">iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"242262\">\n<div class=\"jsx-3980863763 catalog-wrapper\"><span data-cy=\"productcard-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"242262\" data-cy=\"solo-product-card\" class=\"solo-product SoloProduct_solo-product__r2_WP\">\n<div class=\"card jsx-303513100 jsx-3341285356 product-card SoloProduct_product-card__JSk8u\">\n<div class=\"product-thumbnail jsx-2285132617 SoloProduct_image__vqG4e\"><img alt=\"iPhone 18 Pro\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387 expand\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/09\/09\/iphone-18-pro-1788981912403.webp?width=220&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/09\/09\/iphone-18-pro-1788981912403.webp?width=220&amp;dpr=2&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 2x\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2827240024 name balanced\">iPhone 18 Pro<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button jsx-3027214138 jsx-3347269829 icon-button catalog-upvote SoloProduct_catalog-upvote__FWsVx centered disabled\" type=\"button\" title=\"Vote\" aria-label=\"Vote\" data-cy=\"catalog-upvote\" disabled=\"\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-rating-like jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"icon-rating-like\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RatingLike.ea885513.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"\/><\/p>\n<p>0<\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<aside class=\"card jsx-2310533475 jsx-1178573261 box\" data-cy=\"aside\">\n<ul class=\"list jsx-4224303756\" data-cy=\"list\">\n<li><strong>Preorders<\/strong>: September 12<\/li>\n<li><strong>Release Date<\/strong>: September 19<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><strong>iPhone 18 Pro<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><strong>iPhone 18 Pro Max<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Apple also announced the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. These are also largely iterative improvements over last year\u2019s models. One touted new feature is the 48MP Fusion Main camera with a variable aperture to improve low-light photos and video. The 18 Pro Max also features what Apple is calling the longest battery life of any iPhone: 45 hours of video playback. <\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Powered by the A20 Pro chip, it\u2019s very powerful. It comes in four relatively muted but still very appealing colors: black, silver, glacier (light blue), and burgundy. <\/p>\n<p><output class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\" data-cy=\"author-sign-off\"><\/p>\n<section class=\"author-sign-off\" data-cy=\"author-sign-off\"><span class=\"stack jsx-59817748 jsx-1927875859\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-444076027 jsx-4218469134 profile-thumb jsx-2141281959 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-1-1\"><img alt=\"Chris Reed Avatar\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"progressive-image profile-thumb-img jsx-249361588 jsx-2338608387 expand\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oyster.ignimgs.com\/social\/avatars\/users2\/12\/6078782-1585678621.jpg?crop=1%3A1&amp;width=56&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/oyster.ignimgs.com\/social\/avatars\/users2\/12\/6078782-1585678621.jpg?crop=1%3A1&amp;width=56&amp;dpr=2&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 2x\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-2509706801 jsx-3630940851\"><span class=\"stack jsx-2959124702 jsx-702910195 author-sign-off-header\"><\/p>\n<p>Chris Reed<\/p>\n<p>Chris Reed is a senior commerce editor at IGN, serving up great deals on the things you care about. He has over a decade of experience covering games and technology for outlets like GameSpot, MacLife, The Cheatsheet, and more.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-2509706801 jsx-1220387432\"\/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 sign-off-text\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>Chris Reed is a senior commerce editor and deals expert for IGN. He also runs IGN&#8217;s <\/em><em>LEGO coverage<\/em><em> and maintains the upcoming release dates articles for <\/em><em>video games<\/em><em>, <\/em><em>LEGO sets<\/em><em>, and <\/em><em>4K Blu-rays<\/em><em>. You can follow him on <\/em><em>Bluesky<\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/section>\n<p><\/output><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<center><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/preorder-iphone-duo-18-pro-airpods-5-and-more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><br \/>\n<center\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During Apple&#8217;s Surprise and Shine event, the Cupertino company announced a host of new and upgraded products ranging from iPhones to AirPods. 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