The $2,000 Duo: Who Is Apple's First Folding iPhone Actually For?
Apple has entered the foldable smartphone market with the $2,000 iPhone Duo, targeting power users and loyalists. The device aims to compete with established Android foldables by offering Apple's signature design and software ecosystem.
Why it matters
Apple's entry into the foldable category validates the form factor and could significantly influence consumer adoption of folding screen technology.
Whether you’re a fashionista, a power user or a tech nerd, the Duo is a pretty specific device with a high starting price.
The iPhone Duo's unfolding animation is neat. Celso Bulgatti/CNET Apple’s first swing in the foldables market , the iPhone Duo , has already made a huge splash before it’s even available to buy.
The foldables segment has been overrun by Android devices, and all eyes have been patiently waiting for Apple to make its move. And the Duo’s design confirms the popularity of Samsung’s Galaxy Fold 8 and Google’s original Pixel Fold : Shorter and wider seems to be the sweet spot, as opposed to the more traditional taller folding phone designs we see with something like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra .
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