Apple launches iPhone Duo, its first foldable to rival the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold
The iPhone Duo arrives with two "Super Retina XDR" ProMotion displays, including a large 7.6-inch folding panel on the inside and a smaller 5.4-inch screen on the outside. Both are protected by Ceramic Shield 2 and offer 3000 nits of peak outdoor brightness. They will both support the updated USB-C... Read Entire Article
Apple unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, at its Surprise and Shine event in Cupertino, California. The company is positioning the device as a significant transformation in iPhone technology since its inception. The iPhone Duo features two Super Retina XDR ProMotion displays, one 7.6-inch folding panel on the inside and a 5.4-inch screen on the outside, both protected by Ceramic Shield 2.
It supports the USB-C Apple Pencil via a future software update. Powered by the A20 Pro SoC, the device boasts up to a 20% faster CPU and 40% faster GPU compared to the A19 Pro, along with a dual 16-core Neural Engine that offers 2x the compute power for on-device AI models. Built on TSMC's 2nm node, the new chip features a custom vapor chamber for enhanced thermal management.
The iPhone Duo's camera system includes a 48MP Fusion ultra-wide main camera with 4K 120fps recording and Dolby Vision HDR time lapse, alongside a 12MP 2x optical telephoto camera on the front and an under-screen FaceTime camera for video calls. The device is constructed from Grade-5 titanium for added rigidity and weight reduction, and includes a 3D-printed hinge cover with a micro-blasted finish.
Antenna splits with ceramic fiber inserts have been introduced to bolster the frame's resilience. Touch ID returns with a fingerprint scanner integrated into the power button, and the device can also be unlocked via Face ID and with the Apple Watch. The foldable supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread connectivity through Apple's in-house N1 networking chip, and features 5G mmWave support with the C2 cellular modem.
The iPhone Duo runs on iOS 27, with several features tailored for the folding screen, such as a dual Home Screen display with customizable widgets, a redesigned Dynamic Island, and a circular status bar module to display Wi-Fi, cellular strength, and battery information. The device launches in Star White and Night Sky colorways, with pricing starting at $1,999 for the base $256GB model. Pre-orders begin on October 16, with general availability set for October 23.
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