Apple joins foldable phone race with US$1,999 passport-shaped iPhone Duo
The Duo is Apple‘s thinnest phone but is thicker than folding phones offered by Chinese rivals
On September 9, Apple unveiled its new flagship smartphone, the iPhone Duo, a folding device priced at $1,999. The Duo, Apple's thinnest phone to date, is thicker than other folding phones offered by Chinese competitors. CEO John Ternus led the event, emphasizing the phone's design and data privacy features to differentiate it from competitors.
The Duo's folding design, shaped like a passport, allows it to open into a 19 cm diagonal screen that can be viewed horizontally or vertically. The phone also features a smaller single screen on the front when folded. Apple touted the Duo as a productivity device, showcasing its ability to manage multiple app windows and Zoom calls.
The phone is expected to support 24 hours of use and can charge to 50% in just 20 minutes. With the introduction of the iPhone Duo, Apple aims to make the foldable market mainstream, a category currently dominated by Samsung and Chinese companies. Analysts expect Apple to secure a 40% share of this lucrative niche by the end of next year.
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