iPhone Duo Memes: The Duolingo Owl Is Hooting Mad That Apple Stole His Name

Apple unveiled its inaugural foldable phone, dubbed the iPhone Duo, during a recent event. The innovative product launch generated a wave of humorous reactions across social media platforms. Many observers were taken aback by Apple's choice of name, with some speculating that Duo, the mascot of language app Duolingo, may be upset about the similarity to its own app name.

Duo, known for its witty remarks, expressed disappointment on X, stating, "What an exciting Apple event! I sure hope my brand doesn’t get infringed upon." In response to the controversy, Duolingo even reached out to Apple CEO John Ternus, asking to speak with the CEO about the situation. Samsung, another major player in the mobile industry, chimed in with a message of solidarity, saying, "I’m so sorry, @DuoLingo.

They copied us too #Solidarity." The arrival of Apple's foldable phone in the market wasn't entirely unexpected, as other companies, including Google, Motorola, and Chinese brands such as Honor, Oppo, and Huawei, had already ventured into the realm of foldable smartphones. This led to jokes comparing Apple's tardiness to the market.

One user quipped, "Excited for Apple to finally invent the folding smartphone today! Can't WAIT for Apple to call their folding phone 'revolutionary' a DECADE into the folding phone market." A Shark researcher humorously compared the iPhone Duo announcement to the availability of his favorite topic, shark research, stating, "Me: Can we get the new Apple Duo folding phone?

Mom: We have a folding phone at home." The announcement also provided an opportunity for people to poke fun at Apple Maps, which had previously renamed Lake Ontario as Lake America. With the iPhone Duo priced starting at $1,999, and a premium model exceeding $3,000, jokes about its high cost continued to circulate. One user sarcastically suggested, "buying the left half of an iPhone Duo until I can afford the right half of an iPhone Duo."