The iPhone Duo should have been an iPad
The Vergecast discusses the mixed reception of the iPhone Duo, debating whether the device would have been more successful as an iPad. The episode also covers broader tech industry trends, including cybersecurity flaws and the impact of AI on retail.
Why it matters
It reflects the ongoing industry debate regarding the utility of foldable devices and the integration of AI in consumer experiences.
We gave the iPhone Duo a 7 /10. But that wasn’t always the score we planned, and it might not be the right score forever. Such are the challenges of reviewing — and assessing — a big, new idea about the most popular smartphone in history.
On this episode of The Vergecast, David and Nilay debate whether the Duo deserved the score it got, and try to work through how this device might change over time. Is the outer screen, as Daring Fireball’s John Gruber suggested, the worst iPhone ever? Would it be a better product if it started as an iPad rather than an iPhone? Would we feel differently about this thing if it were simply called the iPad Duo? It’s easy to see how the Duo will improve over time, but will it ever be the phone for everyone?
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