Apple Launches Foldable iPhone in Japan

Apple has officially launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, in Japan. The device features a 7.6-inch screen and is marketed as a high-end productivity tool.
Why it matters
This marks a significant shift in Apple's hardware strategy, entering the competitive foldable market segment previously dominated by rivals like Samsung.
Tokyo, Oct. 23 (Jiji Press)--Apple Inc. released its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, in Japan on Friday.
The phone features a 7.6-inch screen, the largest ever on an iPhone and 1.5 times that of the iPhone 18 Pro Max, which hit stores last month. When folded, the iPhone Duo is about the same size as a passport. Prices start at 364,800 yen.
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