Apple Launches $1,999 iPhone Duo Foldable Device
Apple has entered the foldable smartphone market with the introduction of the iPhone Duo. The device, priced at $1,999, features a wider, shorter chassis distinct from previous foldable designs.
Apple unveiled its long-anticipated foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, at its recent hardware event. The device enters a market where competitors like Samsung and Google have offered foldable options for several years.
The iPhone Duo is positioned as Apple's most advanced iPhone to date, with a starting price of $1,999. This price point aligns with existing premium foldable devices from other manufacturers.
Distinguishing itself from earlier foldable designs, the iPhone Duo features a wider and shorter form factor. Apple indicated this design choice addresses usability issues observed in some square-folding devices, particularly concerning app display and video playback.
The introduction of the iPhone Duo marks Apple's entry into the foldable segment, a category that has seen gradual development and consumer adoption over the past decade.