Apple debuts $1,999 passport-shaped foldable phone called Duo

Apple unveiled a $1,999 foldable phone called Duo on Wednesday, marking the biggest change in years for the company’s flagship product. The Duo is shaped like a passport with rounded edges and opens into a 7.6-inch-wide screen that can also be viewed vertically. When folded, a smaller single screen is displayed on the front. The phone is Apple’s thinnest to date, according to the company.

Positioned as a business productivity device, the Duo’s larger screen supports multiple app windows at once, aiming to provide an iPad-like experience in a pocket-sized device. Apple also introduced a new titanium body and dual displays with a consistent aspect ratio, designed to deliver a comfortable one-handed experience. Executives criticized existing foldables as awkward and poorly suited for common tasks, highlighting the Duo’s unique hinge and display capabilities.

The company’s new CEO, John Ternus, emphasized that the Duo is part of a new premium growth opportunity, injecting fresh momentum into the iPhone business.

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