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Apple Unveils iPhone Duo, a $2,000 Foldable Smartphone
WHY IT MATTERS
The iPhone Duo's high price point and innovative design may set a new standard for the foldable smartphone market, potentially influencing the direction of future device development.
What happened
Apple has officially entered the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Duo, a device that has been years in the making. The iPhone Duo boasts a wider, shorter chassis, similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8, and starts at $1,999.
Apple has positioned the iPhone Duo as a more capable and versatile device compared to traditional foldables, which often open into a square aspect ratio. This design choice is intended to improve the user experience, allowing for more efficient use of the screen real estate.
The iPhone Duo's foldable design enables users to have an iPad-like experience in the palm of their hand.
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Apple's long-rumored foldable becomes reality with the $2,000 iPhone Duo
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