I spent 30 minutes with the iPhone Duo - 3 things you just don’t get from the pictures

An analyst from Tom's Guide shares initial impressions after a 30-minute hands-on with Apple's new $1,999 foldable phone, the "iPhone Duo." The article highlights three physical aspects – weight, nano-texture finish, and smudges – that are not apparent from pictures, suggesting a more substantial feel than other foldables.
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This article provides early insights into a potentially significant new product from Apple, influencing consumer perceptions and the competitive landscape of the foldable smartphone market.
This thing hits different when you hold it
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(Image credit: Tom's Guide / Jeff Parsons) Jump To: The weight The Nano-texture finish The smudges Bottom line Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter I have a confession to make: When I first saw the iPhone Duo announced at September's 'Surprise and shine' keynote , I was happy to see Apple enter the foldable market - but I wasn't entirely sold on the device.
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