Apple launches foldable iPhone Duo at premium price
Apple’s new foldable iPhone Duo has arrived with a virtually invisible crease and Gemini-integrated Siri, distinguishing itself from Samsung’s earlier entrants through superior hinge engineering and innovative, intuitive software features, despite its high premium price tag.
9to5Mac highlights that Apple has successfully closed the seven-year gap with Samsung by delivering a hinge design that virtually eliminates the crease and introduces intuitive software features like automatic motion-based selfies. The review praises the device for making complex interactions feel obvious in hindsight, though it notes the premium pricing may limit its appeal to general consumers.
Source: 9to5MacReporting from GN technics/mobile (en-US) details the full lineup revealed at Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' event, confirming that the iPhone Duo is accompanied by iPhone 18 Pro models, Apple Watch Series 12, and AirPods 5. The source notes that the foldable device lacks Face ID in favor of Touch ID and that all new hardware integrates a revamped, Gemini-powered Siri AI assistant, with shares trading sideways following the announcement.
Source: GN technics/mobile (en-US)The Verge highlights that Apple is not the first company to use the 'Duo' branding, noting previous products like the PowerBook Duo, MagSafe Duo charger, and Microsoft's failed Surface Duo foldable.
Source: The VergeApple has entered the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Duo, a device that doubles the screen size of its flagship models while demanding a significant premium over standard iPhones.
Source: GN technics/mobile (en-US)
