Apple's long-rumored foldable becomes reality with the $2,000 iPhone Duo

Apple has officially entered the foldable smartphone market with the $1,999 iPhone Duo. The device features a passport-like aspect ratio and a titanium-reinforced foldable screen, positioning it as a premium competitor to existing foldables from Samsung and Google.
Why it matters
Apple's entry into the foldable category marks a significant shift in the smartphone market, potentially validating the form factor for mainstream consumers.
It’s real Apple’s long-rumored foldable becomes reality with the $2,000 iPhone Duo Apple’s first foldable can be yours next month.
53 The iPhone Duo is shaped like a passport. Credit: Apple The iPhone Duo is shaped like a passport. Credit: Apple Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Apple ended today’s hardware event with one of its classic “One more thing” reveals. Some smartphone makers have been offering foldable phones for the better part of a decade, but Apple has now joined the fray with the iPhone Duo after years of speculation .
This device is undeniably the most capable iPhone ever, as well as the most expensive. It’s not as spendy as many expected, though, starting at $1,999. That’s in the same range as foldables from Google and Samsung.
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