India, Sept. 10 -- Apple has joined the race for foldable smartphones with the unveiling of the iPhone Duo, taking on its primary competitor in the smartphone market, Samsung.

Apple unveiled its latest Pro models at its "Surprise and Shine" event, introducing a series of hardware upgrades over last year's Pro lineup.

The new iPhones are powered by Apple's latest A20 Pro chipset and feature the company's new in-house C2 modem.

The launch of the iPhone Duo marks Apple's entry into the increasingly competitive foldable smartphone segment, a market where Samsung has established a strong presence over the years.

As Apple entered the foldable-phone race, Samsung was quick to respond, taking several digs at its long-time rival through posts ...