What’s the Best iPhone to Buy or Avoid Right Now? (2026)

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What happened

The first folding iPhone Duo is here, alongside the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, but they’re not your only options.

We have all the details on Apple’s smartphone lineup to help you find the right model.

Key facts

  • The first folding iPhone Duo is here, alongside the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, but they’re not your only options.
  • Reported by WIRED and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

What to watch next

  • Availability, pricing and rollout regions
  • Independent testing or verification of the claims made
  • Responses from regulators and competing platforms

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