Apple Unveils $1,999 iPhone Duo Foldable — SkimNews
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- Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone, featuring a 5.4-inch outer display, 7.6-inch inner display, A20 Pro chip with a new display engine, and Touch ID
- John Ternus, Apple's new CEO, led the event, which Livemint called the company's "biggest device overhaul since 2017"
- The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999, and International Business Times reported Apple stock remained "largely flat" after the announcement
- TechCrunch reported the phone's hinge was designed using AI
- 9to5Google's hands-on review surfaced familiar Android foldable pain points: a visible crease and camera concerns
- Apple also unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro at the same event, with Mashable directly comparing the Duo against Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8
- The iPhone Duo can be authenticated via Apple Watch when Touch ID isn't ideal, per AppleInsider
Why it matters: Apple entered the foldable market at $1,999 under new CEO John Ternus, but IBTimes reported the stock stayed "largely flat" — investors are waiting for proof the Duo solves the crease and camera compromises that 9to5Google's hands-on flagged, rather than simply matching Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8.
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