Apple's new $2K iPhone Duo wows critics with foldable screen

Key Points:

• Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, has been praised for its sleek engineering, smooth hinge, and nearly invisible screen crease, but criticized for its bulky design, camera compromises, and uneven app support, with a price tag of $1,999.
• Early user reports on Reddit indicate that some devices have experienced screen cracks near the internal hinge within hours of use, raising concerns about durability despite Apple replacing affected units.
• The device features a 7.6-inch matte inner display that reduces glare but shows a visible crease at certain angles, and a smaller 5.4-inch outer screen that some find cramped for browsing and apps.
• Software limitations include inconsistent third-party app optimization and restricted multitasking capabilities, such as a fixed 50-50 split screen without resizable or floating app windows, though improvements may come as developers update their apps.
• While battery life and folding design offer some advantages, the camera system is less advanced than Apple’s top models, and reviewers remain divided on whether the foldable form justifies its compromises compared to conventional iPhones.