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iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Duo, more: What AppleInsider thinks about ‘Surprise and Shine’

It’s been a busy few days. In the fallout of the iPhone Duo reveal at the “Surprise and Shine” event, we have some thoughts. What are yours?

Three silver iPhones with large dual rear cameras stand upright on a table, surrounded by minimalist wooden blocks and a vertical book in soft, neutral lighting.
Left to right: Actual iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo

The 77 minute event was bookended by the latest iPhone models, a bunch of Apple Health updates related to more powerful Apple Watches, and a smidge on AirPods 5. Tim Cook made a cameo, Johnny Srouji had a sore throat, and yes, there’s a foldable iPhone.

The AppleInsider staff comes in many shapes, sizes, and opinions that run the gamut. For every devout staffer hyped about the latest release, there’s a skeptic worried about the implications.

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