On September 9, 2026, the Engadget Podcast released a comprehensive recap of Apple’s recent launch event, marking the company’s long-awaited entry into the foldable smartphone market. Hosts Devindra Hardawar and Senior Reporter Karissa Bell analyzed the newly announced iPhone Duo, Apple’s first device of its kind, and evaluated how it compares to the form factor previously pioneered by Samsung.
The discussion also highlighted the iPhone 18 Pro, which introduces a variable aperture camera system. Despite these significant upgrades, the hosts noted that the iPhone 18 Pro is likely to be overshadowed by the attention surrounding the Duo this year.
Beyond smartphones, the episode covered minor updates to the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, as well as improvements to the AirPods 5, which now feature enhanced active noise cancellation and a more affordable price point. The podcast episode is available on iTunes, Spotify, and Pocket Casts, with specific segments dedicated to the iPhone Duo at the two-minute mark and the iPhone 18 Pro features at fourteen minutes and twelve seconds.
I am mostly here for the AirPods 5 news. Better noise cancellation at a lower price point is exactly what I needed for my commute.
Variable aperture sounds cool, but won’t it just be ignored once the iPhone Duo hype takes over? Hard to compete with that shape.
Finally! I have been waiting for Apple to make a foldable phone. The Duo looks promising compared to Samsung.