Apple’s iPhone Duo: The first hands

Apple's new CEO John Ternus introduced the 'iPhone Duo,' a foldable device entering a mature market. Early impressions highlight the device's software polish and seamless transitions between screen modes, despite its high price point.
Why it matters
Apple's entry into the foldable smartphone market is a significant development for the consumer electronics industry, potentially validating the form factor for mainstream users.
Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, got his first “and one more thing” moment as he revealed the iPhone Duo at Apple’s event yesterday. Photo / David Paul Morris, Bloomberg via Getty Images
New Apple chief executive John Ternus got his first “and one more thing” moment as he revealed the iPhone Duo at Apple’s event yesterday.
New Zealand journalists will get briefings closer to its local launch (pre-orders open October 16 with availability from October 23).
But we do have first impressions from those who got some hands-on time with the Duo during a scrum after yesterday’s event.
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