Apple iPhone Duo: $700 Gap vs iPhone 18 Pro Max — SkimNews
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- Apple unveiled the "iPhone Duo" as its first foldable phone, with Forbes' hands-on emphasizing that the device leans on software smarts rather than just hardware novelty.
- TechRepublic flagged a $700 price gap between the iPhone Duo and the iPhone 18 Pro Max, noting the difference extends well beyond the foldable form factor.
- An Android executive publicly commented on the launch, telling Tom's Guide that "Android is usually where you see the future first" — a jab suggesting Apple is playing catch-up on foldables.
Why it matters: Buyers choosing between Apple's first foldable and its flagship Pro Max face a $700 premium that, per TechRepublic, can't be explained by the bend alone — suggesting software features, component differences, or market positioning are doing real work in that price delta.
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