All the news about the iPhone Duo

Apple unveiled its highly anticipated foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, after years of rumors. The device features a 5.4-inch outer screen and a 7.6-inch inner screen, with a smooth "nano-texture" finish on the inner display and minimal visible crease. Instead of utilizing Face ID, the iPhone Duo employs Touch ID on its power button.

The phone incorporates two cameras, one primary and one wide-angle, and Apple completely redesigned iOS 27 to optimize controls and apps for the foldable form factor. Notably, the dock is positioned on the side of the phone, and the device boasts an impressive opening animation when unfolded. Despite being a late entrant into the foldable market compared to competitors such as Samsung and Google, Apple claims that preorder demand for the iPhone Duo has been "extraordinary."

The starting price for the base 256GB model is $1,999, with increasingly higher prices for larger storage capacities. As of now, preorders are delayed until 2027, and repairing the folding screen is said to cost as much as purchasing a new iPhone. TCL's innovative paperlike OLED phone further fueled excitement for the iPhone Duo.

Apple addresses potential copycats by emphasizing the device's software capabilities. While the hardware may not be groundbreaking, the iPhone Duo's software could potentially set it apart. Verge staffers share their thoughts on the iPhone Duo, highlighting both its strengths and areas for improvement. The launch event showcased five significant announcements, with the iPhone Duo being Apple's inaugural foldable device.