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Why Apple waited on iPhone Duo and priced its first foldable at $1,999

Why Apple waited on iPhone Duo and priced its first foldable at $1,999
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Apple executives John Ternus and Greg Joswiak discuss the company's strategic delay in entering the foldable phone market. They explain the rationale behind the $1,999 price point for their first foldable device.

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Apple CEO John Ternus and marketing chief Greg Joswiak have explained why the company waited to release iPhone Duo, how it…

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