Hands-On With Apple's First Foldable Phone: The iPhone Duo Redefines the Formula
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Key Points:
- Apple has officially entered the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Duo, a passport-sized device comparable in size to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 and other competitors from Google and Motorola.
- The iPhone Duo features a premium build with a titanium-shielded hinge, IP68 water and dust resistance, and high-quality materials, offering a solid and refined first-generation foldable experience.
- The device sports a 5.4-inch outer screen and a 7.6-inch inner screen with matching aspect ratios, supporting multitasking with up to two side-by-side apps and Apple Pencil compatibility, though its matte screen finish reduces glare at the expense of some brightness.
- Running iOS 27, the iPhone Duo introduces a new interface design optimized for foldables, including repositioned controls and enhanced multitasking, but currently supports only two apps side-by-side, with developer APIs released for further customization.
- Priced starting at $1,999, the iPhone Duo is a premium device with trade-offs typical of foldables such as potential battery and camera compromises; preorders begin October 16, with sales starting October 23, while full performance reviews are pending.
