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iPhone 15 Pro touts the new A17 Pro chip with USB-C

Plus a better camera

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iPhone 15 Pro

We all saw the new iPhone 15 series. While the regular series offers an iPhone 14 Pro-sized upgrade, the iPhone 15 Pro series offers much, much more.

Titanium design

Apple touts that the iPhone 15 Pro series has the most advanced design for an iPhone ever. The smartphone will use Grade 5 titanium for better durability. Despite the stronger design, it will be lighter for easier grip.

As was revealed in leaks before, the iPhone 15 Pro series will replace the Ring silent switch with a customizable Action button. Users can easily customize which functionality the button will open.

Much like the regular series, the iPhone 15 Pro series will come in 6.1- and 6.7-inch flavors for the Pro and the Pro Max, respectively. The screens will feature Super Retina XDR, ProMotion, and Standby mode.

 

A17 Pro

For performance, the series will tout the new A17 Pro chip. The new 3nm chipset offers 10 percent faster performance “than any smartphone.” It sports two high-performance cores, four efficiency cores, and sixteen neural engine cores. With the new USB-C cable, the chip will have a USB controller, boosting transfer speeds 20 times faster.

The chipset will boast a new Pro-class GPU. It features Apple-designed shader architecture. It will also have better ray tracing. It will work with the neural engine to maximize performance while minimizing power usage.

Better zoom, better quality

Like the regular series, the iPhone 15 Pro will have a 48-megapixel camera. With the improved Photonic engine, the camera promises better low-light photos with better HDR. It will also have a 12-megapixel telephoto with a larger 5x optical zoom. Finally, it will have a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera.

With all of these cameras, the series touts better zooming from macro distances to 120mm. Despite the improved zoom, it still boasts better image quality.

Also, paving the way for better integration with the upcoming Apple Vision Pro, the series will allow users to capture Spatial video, a format designed especially for the wearable.

Price and availability

The iPhone 15 Pro series will come in four different titanium colors. Preorders will start on Friday, September 15. Availability will begin on September 22. The iPhone 15 Pro will start at US$ 999. Meanwhile, the iPhone 15 Pro Max will start at US$ 1,199.

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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Series Hands-on

And everything announced during Apple’s September 2026 Event

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September 13, 2026

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The latest Apple event isn’t just about the shiny new Apple Duo. There’s a lot to talk about!

In this video, we break down everything Apple has announced during their September 2026 keynote.

First, there’s the updated iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max. That’s alongside their design and color changes, battery and performance improvements. Even that massive camera upgrade.

There’s even the ANC-infused AirPods 5 alongside the newer Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. Plus, the latest software updates coming to both these wearables.

So, are these worth the upgrade?

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First Look: Apple iPhone Duo

The foldable we’ve been waiting for!

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September 11, 2026

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Apple’s first ever foldable is finally here! Say hello to the iPhone Duo.

In this video, THE Michael Josh shares his first impressions.

Those include the design, display, cameras, performance, and what it’s actually like to use Apple’s latest iPhone.

Is the iPhone Duo the future of the iPhone or just an interesting experiment?

We take a closer look and share everything that stood out during our hands-on experience.

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iPhone Duo: Price, availability in the Philippines

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September 10, 2026

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Apple has officially entered the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone. It uses a passport-style design that opens into a larger display while retaining a more conventional smartphone experience when folded.

Price and availability

The iPhone Duo starts at PhP 159,990 in the Philippines for the 256GB model as listed on the Apple website.

Here’s the full local pricing:

  • 256GB — PhP 159,990
  • 512GB — PhP 175,990
  • 1TB — PhP 207,990
  • 2TB — PhP 254,990

The iPhone Duo comes in Star White and Night Sky.

Actual availability in the Philippines has yet to be officially announced.

A foldable design with two displays

The iPhone Duo has a 5.4-inch outer display when folded and expands to a 7.6-inch main display when opened. Both orientations use the same aspect ratio, allowing iOS to transition between them seamlessly.

The rear chassis uses Ceramic Shield, while the front display gets Ceramic Shield 2. The device is also IP68-rated for dust and water resistance.

Its hinge uses carbon fiber supports and magnets that produce an audible click when the phone is folded.

A20 Pro brings flagship performance

The iPhone Duo is powered by the A20 Pro, the same chip found in the iPhone 18 Pro series. Apple says the chip delivers 35 percent better sustained performance than the iPhone 17 Pro.

It also comes with the new C2 cellular modem, which provides up to 50 percent faster uploads. Like other foldables, the Duo can be used in different configurations, including tent mode and a partially folded book-like position.

48-megapixel camera system

The iPhone Duo gets a 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera alongside a 12-megapixel 2x telephoto camera.

For selfies and video calls, it has a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera. The inner display also uses an under-screen camera for a cleaner look.

Battery life goes beyond a day

The iPhone Duo offers up to 31 hours of video playback using the inner display and up to 44 hours using the outer display.

Charging is also quick. Apple says a 20-minute charge can replenish half the battery, while a five-minute charge can provide up to five hours of video playback.

For the complete specifications and first-look details, check out our main iPhone Duo launch coverage.

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