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Apple’s foldable iPhone poses a $1,999 question: Who is it for?

Apple’s foldable iPhone poses a $1,999 question: Who is it for?
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Apple has unveiled the iPhone Duo, a foldable device designed for multitasking, content creation, and entertainment. The high price point of $1,999 has raised questions regarding the target demographic for such a premium product.

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The entry of a major player like Apple into the foldable market signals a potential shift in consumer hardware trends.

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Apple executives demonstrated the iPhone Duo running a variety of apps including Zoom, Slack and Netflix on an expanded display, as they…

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