Apple Unveils $1,999 Foldable iPhone Duo — SkimNews
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- Apple announced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, with a 5.4-inch outer display and 7.6-inch inner display, A20 Pro chip with a new display engine, and Touch ID.
- iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 and features a hinge built from 100 individual components with AI-assisted engineering, plus a dual-battery architecture.
- John Ternus presented the launch as Apple's new CEO, with Tim Cook appearing in a supportive handoff role according to Livemint's coverage.
- Apple Pencil support comes to iPhone for the first time with the iPhone Duo, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12 Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 also announced.
- Apple's stock remained largely flat following the unveiling, per International Business Times, despite the $1,999 entry price positioning it against Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold lineup.
Why it matters: Apple's entry into the foldable category at $1,999 directly challenges Samsung's established Galaxy Z Fold line and signals that new CEO John Ternus is treating foldables as a flagship tier rather than an experiment. With Apple Pencil support added and an AI-designed hinge, the launch reframes the foldable from a niche form factor into a productivity device — but flat stock reaction suggests Wall Street wanted proof the premium pricing can sustain volumes.
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