{"id":8882,"date":"2026-09-10T13:40:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T07:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ispace.ge\/blog\/?p=8882"},"modified":"2026-09-24T14:45:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T08:45:30","slug":"apple-2026-event-key-announcements-and-highlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ispace.ge\/blog\/en\/apple-2026-event-key-announcements-and-highlights\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple 2026 Presentation: Conference Highlights and Key Announcements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On September 9, Apple held its traditional fall presentation and unveiled a new generation of devices. The main highlight was the first foldable iPhone Duo<\/a>, with a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch inner display. The flagship iPhone 18 Pro<\/a> and iPhone 18 Pro Max<\/a> are powered by the A20 Pro chip and feature a camera with a mechanical aperture and a redesigned cooling system.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apple also introduced new smartwatches. The Series 12<\/a> and Ultra 4<\/a> lineups received the new Health Sensing System and also calculate the Readiness score \u2014 so you will know when your body has recovered and is ready for physical activity. The wireless AirPods 5<\/a> block out noise even better \u2014 1.5 times more effectively than the previous generation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Devices Did Apple Unveil on September 9?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

New Apple devices appeared across several product lines at once and sparked a wave of discussion in tech communities and on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Device Type<\/td>Model Name<\/td>Key Changes<\/td><\/tr>
iPhone<\/td>iPhone 18 Pro<\/td>6.3-inch displayA20 Pro chip with a 6-core CPU and 7-core GPUImproved cooling systemSmaller Dynamic Island and up to three Live ActivitiesUp to 36 hours of video playbackThe Pro Fusion system includes three 48 MP cameras, while the main camera now features a mechanical aperture, offering even more shooting options<\/td><\/tr>
iPhone<\/td>iPhone 18 Pro Max<\/td>6.9-inch displayMain specifications and features are the same as on the iPhone 18 ProUp to 45 hours of battery life in video playback mode<\/td><\/tr>
iPhone<\/td>iPhone Duo<\/td>The first foldable iPhone5.4-inch display when folded7.6-inch display when unfoldedA20 Pro chip, dual battery, and a new cooling system insideTouch ID is used instead of Face ID and is located on the right edgeBattery life reaches up to 31 hours of video playback on the inner display and 44 hours on the outer display<\/td><\/tr>
Apple Watch<\/td>Apple Watch Series 12<\/td>S11 chip and new Health Sensing System sensorAudio Intelligence recognizes ambient soundsReadiness helps assess the body\u2019s readiness for physical activityHeart rate is measured every five seconds, with improved HRV analysisAvailable with aluminum, titanium, and ceramic casesUp to 24 hours of continuous use<\/td><\/tr>
Apple Watch<\/td>Apple Watch Ultra 4<\/td>Uses the same chip and core health features as the Series 12Additionally offers advanced pace, cadence, and training load metricsBattery life has been increased to 50 hours<\/td><\/tr>
AirPods<\/td>AirPods 5<\/td>The base version provides up to 4 hours of use with ANC and up to 20 hours with the caseThe higher-end version provides up to 5 and 22 hours respectively and supports wireless charging for the caseOn the higher-end version, playback can be controlled with swipes on the stemOn both models, noise cancellation is up to 50% more effective than on AirPods 4 with ANCSupport for Siri AI and real-time translation of the other person\u2019s speech<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The color palette has expanded as well. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max received new Burgundy and Glacier finishes, while the foldable iPhone Duo is available in Star White and Night Sky. Apple Watch Series 12 is also available with ceramic cases in Pearl White and Night Blue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apple Intelligence and New Apple Ecosystem Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Apple 2026 presentation began with a section on artificial intelligence. One of the main updates is Siri AI, which takes personal context into account and understands what is happening on the screen. For example, if you receive an email with a concert ticket, Siri AI can recognize it and suggest creating an event in your calendar. Initially, the AI features will be available in English, and the list of languages is already set to expand, but Georgian has not been announced among them.<\/p>\n\n\n