Apple posts local prices for iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro lineup in Philippines and Hungary
Apple’s online stores have published pricing information for its new iPhone Duo foldable phone and the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models in both the Philippines and Hungary. The Hungarian site lists the Duo starting at 899 990 Ft for 256 GB and up to 1 499 990 Ft for 2 TB, while the Pro models begin at 549 990 Ft and 599 990 Ft respectively. In the Philippines, the company’s website now displays prices for the same devices along with iOS 27, which is scheduled to roll out as a free update on Monday, September 14. iCloud+ subscriptions are also offered starting at ₱59 per month.
How this was covered
- Left-leaning outlets covered this 6h later
- Right-leaning coverage is the most divided on this story
Why it matters
Consumers in the two markets can see how much Apple’s latest flagship and foldable phones will cost before deciding to buy.
How this story developed
- Aug 24 Apple to unveil $2,000-plus foldable iPhone Ultra at September event
- Aug 27 The September 9 event will be the first major public appearance of new CEO John Ternus.
- Aug 30 Apple confirmed a prototype stylus for the foldable iPhone but said it probably will not be available at the September 9 event.
- Sep 5 John Ternus circulated an opening memo to employees emphasizing the upcoming September 9 launch.
- Sep 7 The third-generation Apple AirPods Pro are being offered on Amazon at a Labor Day discount of about 29%, bringing the price down to $199.
- Sep 7 UK retailers reduced the iPhone 17 Pro’s price by £100.
- Sep 8 Apple will host its “Surprise and Shine” keynote on September 9, introducing the iPhone 18 series, the inaugural foldable iPhone Ultra, and updates to its Watch, AirPods and home devices.
- Sep 9 John Ternus made his first public appearance as Apple’s chief executive at the September keynote.
- Sep 9 Apple unveiled the foldable iPhone at the September 9 event with a base price of $2,000.
- Sep 9 The event, dubbed “Surprise and Shine,” is set for 10 a.m. PT and will be streamed via the Apple TV app and YouTube.
- Sep 9 Apple introduced its first foldable iPhone Duo and updated iPhone 18 Pro series, publishing Hungarian prices for each model.
- Sep 11 Apple also announced the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models, Apple Watch Series 12 and AirPods 5 alongside the iPhone Duo.
- Sep 12 Apple’s website now shows pricing for the Philippines in addition to Hungary.
- Sep 12 Apple introduced the AirPods 5 and Amazon posted a Labor Day discount on the AirPods Pro 3.
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