{"id":3533,"date":"2026-09-03T20:01:43","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T18:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ticker.nemethstarproductions.eu\/?p=3533"},"modified":"2026-09-13T00:23:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T22:23:54","slug":"apple-iphone-keynote-2026-summary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ticker.nemethstarproductions.eu\/?p=3533","title":{"rendered":"Apple iPhone KeyNote 2026 Summary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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It\u2019s September 9, 2026, and it\u2019s the annual event where Apple unveils its new iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods. This is John Ternus\u2019s first major keynote as Apple\u2019s new CEO. Apple\u2019s former head of hardware will usher in a new era for the iPhone today, as Apple itself puts it. This article was updated in stages with all the information on Apple\u2019s new hardware products between September 9 and 13, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last Update:<\/strong> 13. September 2026 – 0:20 (Final Version)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

iPhone 18 Pro:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The iPhone 18 Pro comes in Burgundy, Polar (light blue), Silver, and Black. As expected, the latest Foundation models run on the iPhone 18 Pro. It\u2019s confirmed once again that Siri AI can work across all apps. Much of what we\u2019ve already seen at WWDC 2026 is reiterated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The A20 Pro will be the new chip in the iPhone 18 Pro. It features a 6-core CPU, with 2 super cores and 4 efficiency cores. The super cores offer desktop-class performance. The GPU has 7 cores, and the neural accelerators have also been redesigned. There are now two Neural Engines with a total of 32 cores. Overall, the chip will be 50% faster. The A20 Pro chip is now directly connected to the vapor chamber to squeeze out even more performance while keeping heat generation under control. The vapor chamber is three times larger than that of the iPhone 17 Pro. The battery has been redesigned and now offers up to 34 hours of battery life\u2014the same as the iPhone 17 Pro Max. It takes just 15 minutes to charge the battery to 50%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the first time, the main camera features a variable aperture with the following settings: \u0192\/1.48, \u0192\/1.8, \u0192\/2.8, \u0192\/4.0, and it adjusts automatically. The camera also has a 48MP sensor. Time-lapse video recording is now possible in 4K at up to 120 fps. Pro Control now allows you to use various color and image settings directly in the Camera app when taking a photo. This also works for videos. The new Smart Focus Tracking keeps individual people in focus at all times; even if the person moves out of the frame and back into it, the focus is maintained. With Apple Reference Image, you can prove that you took the photos yourself. This feature will not be available in the EU for the time being. Apple Reference Images can be processed in the EU but not created there. In China, the feature is not supported at all. The iPhone will also be able to recognize photos created by AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dynamic Island is smaller and can now display three live activities at the same time. The display remains at 6.3 inches and has a peak brightness of 3,000 nits outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the new iPhone 18 Pro, a phone number can be used across two iPhones. Apple calls this feature „iPhone Handoff.“ It is supported by T-Mobile US, Deutsche Telekom, Verizon, and E+E. It also comes with a built-in C2 modem for cellular connectivity and an N1 chip for wireless networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A 2 TB version is now also available for purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested in buying the iPhone 18 Pro? If so, please use this link to support my work<\/a> at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price (US): $1199
Price (EU): 1.449 \u20ac
Pre-order: September 12, 2026
Shipment: September 18, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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iPhone 18 Pro Max:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only difference from the iPhone 18 Pro is the longer battery life of up to 43 hours, and it still features a 6.3-inch display with a peak brightness of 3,000 nits outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested in buying the iPhone 18 Pro Max? If so, please use this link to support my work<\/a> at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price (US): $1,299
Price (EU): 1.599 \u20ac
Pre-order: September 12, 2026
Shipping: September 18, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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iPhone Duo 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The focus with the iPhone Duo 1 was on making full use of the screen size, drawing inspiration from the iPad. It features Touch ID in the power button on the outer screen, and unlocking with the Apple Watch is also possible. There is no Action Button on the iPhone Duo 1. The inner display resembles that of the iPad mini, while the outer display has a somewhat wallet-like shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The iPhone is held together on the inside by two magnets to keep it securely closed. On the outer display, the controls are moved to the side to save space. The inner displays support window mode, and apps can be paired to display them side by side every time. The inner displays measure 7.6″ combined. The outer display measures 5.4″. The colors are Starlight and Polar Night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The iPhone Duo 1 is IP68-certified and features Ceramic Shield on the back and Ceramic Shield 2 on the displays. The iPhone Duo 1 can be propped up without needing an adapter for support. This means it can also be turned into a traditional alarm clock. During video conferences, you can display participants in the lower portion of the screen and access documents in iOS 27.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The display\u2019s seven different layers are flexible, allowing the device to adjust as it opens and closes without excessive wear. All layers are made of nanoglass. The hinge consists of more than 100 individual parts. The A20 Pro chip is also built in, as is the vapor chamber and the C2 network chip. The iPhone Duo 1 is shipped worldwide with eSIM only. It has two built-in batteries. It charges to 50% in 20 minutes. When using the inner displays, battery life is 22 hours. The outer display can be used for 45 hours. It has two cameras. It features the same 48MP main camera as the iPhone 18 Pro, as well as a 48MP ultra-wide-angle camera. 2x telephoto is supported via software, but there is no Smart Focus Tracking. The front camera is only 12 MP. The FaceTime camera on the inside is located under the display for the first time. The iPhone Duo 1 does not support ProRes or Genlock for video recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The iPhone Duo 1 also does not have a LiDAR scanner. However, it does support MagSafe. Support for the Apple Pencil will be added later this year. This makes the iPhone Duo 1 the first iPhone to support the Apple Pencil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested in buying the iPhone Duo 1? If so, please use this link to support my work<\/a> at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price (US): $1999 (mit 256GB bis 2TB)
Price (EU): 2.299 \u20ac
Pre-order: October 16, 2026
Shipment: October 23, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Apple watch Series 12:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The heart rate sensor now takes readings every 5 seconds, and heart rate variability is additionally measured every 5 minutes. The new heart rate data can be viewed more quickly on the Apple Watch before it appears in the daily statistics. However, the heart rate monitoring is still not state-of-the-art compared to other products. The Apple Watch is now also equipped with Apple Intelligence. Together with the iPhone, cardio training can now be monitored and analyzed. In combination with Siri AI, the Apple Watch can now determine whether you\u2019re feeling a bit fitter today for more or less exercise. In the future, the Health app will also include a tab that calculates longevity. Here, you can also import medical test results, which will then be taken into account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Audio Intelligence, the Apple Watch can now analyze what you\u2019re hearing and how your surroundings are affecting you. It can also recognize sounds such as alarms. The Apple Watch can record speech and transcribe it on the display. This allows you to record notes, and with Siri Recap, you can review them later\u2014just like workouts. The audio is not stored. The system works with raw audio data. The data is stored on the Apple Watch with end-to-end encryption and is processed locally. The results of the analysis can be synced to other devices via iCloud. This is done through the end-to-end encrypted parts of iCloud. The S11 chip has its own processing stack for handling raw audio. Audio recognition will not be available in the EU for the time being, as it is linked to Siri AI and is currently only available in English. Music recognition directly from the Apple Watch, however, will be available in the EU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Series 12 is available in the following colors: Dark Bronze, Light Gold, Black, and Space Gray for the aluminum version, and Brilliant Gold, Natural, Pearl White, and Midnight Blue for the titanium version. The display now features Ceramic Shield 2. The Series 12 is available in aluminum and titanium. The display brightness is now 2,000 nits. Battery life is up to 24 hours during normal use and up to 38 hours in power-saving mode. Only the 17 Pro models that come exclusively with eSIM will have the longest battery life. Therefore, it\u2019s certain that we\u2019ll get a slightly smaller battery in the EU, since iPhones here are still sold with a SIM card slot. The storage capacity remains at 64GB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested in buying the Apple Watch Series 12? If so, please use this link to support my work<\/a> at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price (US): $399
Price (EU): 449 \u20ac
Pre-order: September 12, 2026
Shipping: September 18, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Apple watch Ultra 4:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ultra 4 will have the same chip as the Series 12. Battery life is up to 50 hours during normal use and up to 84 hours in power-saving mode. The Ultra 4 will be available in only two colors: black and natural. The Ultra 4 is available only in a titanium version. The screen brightness is now 3,000 nits. The storage capacity remains at 64 GB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested in buying the Apple Watch Ultra 4? If so, please use this link to support my work<\/a> at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price (US): $799
Price (EU): 899 \u20ac
Pre-order: September 12, 2026
Shipping: September 18, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AirPods 5:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ANC has been improved by 50% and now lasts for 4 hours. Live Translation is also supported, and Transparency Mode has been enhanced as well. The ANC version will now be priced the same as the AirPods without ANC. Another version, featuring volume control, a wireless charging case, and longer battery life, will take the place of the AirPods 4 with ANC. The AirPods with a charging case will be cheaper than before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested in buying the AirPods 5? If so, please use this link to support my work<\/a> at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price (US): $129 (ANC) \/ $149 (with wireless case and Volume Swipe)
Price (EU): 149,00 \u20ac (ANC) \/ 169,00 \u20ac (with wireless case and Volume Swipe)
Pre-order: September 9, 2026
Shipping: September 18, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The keynote opens with another shot of Tim Cook handing the baton to John Ternus. A really nice touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John Ternus describes the iPhone as a new intelligence hub. He reiterates that Apple Intelligence handles everything it can locally on the iPhone, while all other requests are processed in the secure Private Cloud Compute. In his first keynote as CEO, John Ternus brings back the „One more thing.“<\/p>\n\n\n\n

iOS 27 will be available starting September 14, 2026. Siri AI will be available in October in French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. What\u2019s new is that Apple specifically states that computationally intensive requests to Siri AI require an iCloud+ subscription. As a result, a daily limit will be introduced for Siri AI requests, photo editing tools, Image Playground, and the cloud models in the Shortcuts app. There are no fixed daily limits for these features; instead, the limits vary depending on usage intensity and device load. There may also be a separate Apple Intelligence subscription in the future. Siri AI will ship with iOS 27 but will retain its \u201cbeta\u201d status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apple is keeping prices stable in the U.S., but in Europe, prices are rising by approximately \u20ac200 and up. The more storage you need, the higher the price increase. The prices for the iPhone 16 (\u20ac999), iPhone 17 (\u20ac849), iPhone Air (\u20ac1,299), and iPhone 17e (\u20ac849) have also been adjusted upward. Initial reports suggested that the iPhone 17e would retain its price, but this has now proven to be incorrect. The pricing now reflects the memory crisis and the resulting extreme price increases. The iPhone 18 Pro is now as expensive in Europe as the iPhone 14 Pro was at the time, including the premium for the 256GB model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In summary, it was a more dynamic keynote than those from Tim Cook\u2019s era. The part that dragged on a bit was the lengthy repetition about Siri AI, which, aside from the announcement of daily limits, added no value to the WWDC keynote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new iPhone 18 Pro is a good upgrade for anyone with an iPhone 16 or older. The Apple Watch seems to offer the least progress, which has been the case for years now. To me, the Apple Watch still gives the impression that its development has plateaued because it lacks that major leap forward. The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is the biggest disappointment here, as\u2014apart from the larger display and longer battery life\u2014it\u2019s no different from the Series 12. The issue of audio recording on the Apple Watch is going to spark a major debate. Not everyone will be comfortable being recorded, even if the audio is processed only as raw data in this case to transcribe the spoken content. This issue will continue to spark debate, as it won\u2019t be obvious to the person you\u2019re talking to whether the watch is currently recording what you\u2019re saying. The iPhone Duo 1 will certainly be a must-have for all fans of foldable smartphones. A pleasant surprise was that ANC is now included in the base model of the AirPods, and there has actually been a price reduction for the upgraded version as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There was a new vibe to this keynote, and John Ternus had a much more prominent presence in the video than his predecessor, Tim Cook. Ultimately, it was a good keynote that felt less cluttered than in previous years. Still, a lot of information went unmentioned, so you now have to look it up in the fine print on the product pages. That said, I think it was still a good debut for John Ternus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find links to the previous iPhones, Apple Watches and AirPods here:
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