Dubai: Apple unveiled its biggest product lineup of the year at its September 9 “Surprise and Shine” event, led by the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone. The device opens into a 7.6-inch display and starts at Dh8,499 in the UAE. Pre-orders begin at 4pm on October 16, with the phone available in the UAE from October 23.Apple also introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, featuring a new 48MP Fusion Main camera with variable aperture, along with Apple Watch Series 12, Ultra 4 and AirPods 5.Look back at the year in pictures as Apple’s latest launch adds another chapter to the iPhone story.Devadasan K P is the Chief Visual Editor at Gulf News, bringing more than 27 years of experience in photojournalism to the role. He leads the Visual desk with precision, speed, and a strong editorial instinct.
Whether he’s selecting images of royalty, chasing the biggest celebrity moments in Dubai, or covering live events himself, Devadasan is always a few steps ahead of the action.
Over the years, he has covered a wide range of major assignments — including the 2004 tsunami in Sri Lanka, the 2005 Kashmir earthquake, feature reportage from Afghanistan, the IMF World Bank meetings, and wildlife series from Kenya.
