Verge staffers react to the iPhone Duo: What we love and don’t love

Apple has announced its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, with a 5.4-inch outer screen and a 7.6-inch inner screen. The phone also features two back cameras, Touch ID for authentication, and an IP68 rating. According to The Verge, preorders for the iPhone Duo start on October 16th, with availability on October 23rd, and it starts at $1,999 for 256GB of storage.

The iPhone Duo's pricing was not compared to other iPhones by The Verge, but Techmeme reported that Apple has increased prices on its existing iPhone models. The iPhone 16 now costs $799, up from $699. The iPhone 17E with 256GB of storage now costs $699, up from $599, and the iPhone 17 starts at $899 with 256GB of storage, up from $799. The iPhone Air now costs $1,099, up from $999.

The iPhone Duo's name was positively received by The Verge, with one staffer saying "iPhone Duo is the perfect name for Apple's foldable". There was no further comment on the name from other outlets.

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