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Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Duo, AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4
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Apple held a keynote event to unveil a new generation of hardware and mark the transition of leadership to John Ternus.
The event introduces new hardware iterations and a new leadership era under John Ternus. The iPhone 18 Pro specifically introduces a variable aperture on its main camera.
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Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Duo, AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12, and Apple Watch Ultra 4.
The iPhone 18 Pro features a variable aperture on the main camera.
The event signaled a leadership transition from Tim Cook to John Ternus.
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Apple's latest hardware cycle includes the iPhone 18 Pro and a new device called the iPhone Duo. The wearable lineup is updated with AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12, and Apple Watch Ultra 4. The iPhone 18 Pro's main camera now includes a variable aperture.
The keynote production was shot entirely on iPhone 18 Pros, continuing a trend of using current or unreleased Pro models for event cinematography. This follows the use of the iPhone 15 Pro in 2023 and the iPhone 17 Pro in 2025. These productions rely on ProRes recording and Apple Log encoding.
The event marked a shift in leadership as Tim Cook transitioned to a chairman role. John Ternus has taken over as the primary figure for the company's keynote presentations. This transition was framed through a cinematic opening featuring both Cook and Ternus.
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