Apple launches foldable iPhone Duo to strong demand
Apple has launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, which has seen high demand despite early reviews noting some hardware limitations. The device is viewed as a critical test for new CEO John Ternus and a potential catalyst for the foldable phone market.
Why it matters
Apple's entry into the foldable market could significantly influence consumer adoption and set new standards for the niche category.
Customers with their newly purchased Apple iPhone Duo at the Apple store in Orchard Road on Oct 23.
Listen Summarise Apple has entered the foldable phone market with the iPhone Duo, which went on sale on Oct 23 and drew strong demand, with delivery dates slipping to late January. Early reviews praise the Duo’s design and hinge, but note camera limits and app changes. Some reviewers say it feels like a polished prototype, not a finished product. Apple faces tight supply in many countries, but IDC says its entry could widen foldable adoption. IDC expects Apple to lead the market by 2027 in both value and units. AI generated
SYDNEY – Sales of Apple’s first folding phone, the iPhone Duo , began on Oct 23, with market watchers betting on whether the device can reinvent the small foldables market just like the iPhone did for smartphones.
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