The new iPhone Duo is a confusing step backwards for photographers – what is going on at Apple?
There is no one 'best iPhone' any more, so how on earth should creatives decide about Apple's latest device? This is what photographers should do...
The iPhone Duo, also known as the iPhone Fold, introduces inferior specifications and a higher premium price, which separates real photographers from what the company dubs "Pro" customers who simply purchase the top-of-the-line device without considering its implications. Historically, the most expensive iPhone model boasted the best camera setup, featuring a three-camera array.
However, this arrangement is no longer available in the new folding iPhone. The standard camera from the iPhone 17 Pro Max (Image credit: Future / Adam Juniper) will be absent from the folding iPhone, with only a single camera in the array. This change comes at the expense of convenience, as the folding phone offers a larger screen for viewing content and productivity.
In essence, there is no longer a single "best" iPhone, which complicates the decision-making process for consumers. This shift raises questions about Apple's strategy and its potential impact on the company's ecosystem, which heavily relies on the iPhone as its primary revenue driver.
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