{
  "id": 14371639,
  "title": "iPhone Duo pre-orders — 7 reasons to buy and 4 reasons to skip",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/iphone-duo-pre-orders-7-reasons-to-buy-and-4-reasons-to-skip",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-14T04:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/iphone-duo-pre-orders-7-reasons-to-buy-and-4-reasons-to-skip"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seven reasons to pre-order the iPhone Duo on its release day:\n1. The iPhone Duo merges the functionality of both an iPhone and an iPad mini, providing a compact and portable smartphone experience with a larger tablet-like display.\n2. It boasts an IP68 water and dust resistance rating, surpassing other foldables like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 which lacks dust resistance.\n3. The device features a titanium frame, adding to its overall sturdiness compared to other foldable phones.\n4. The exterior display is equipped with Ceramic Shield 2 glass, renowned for its damage and scratch resistance.\n5. The iPhone Duo supports side-by-side multitasking, enabling users to run two apps simultaneously, a feature absent on most iPhones.\n6. It is set to feature a bright 7.6-inch display with a peak brightness of 3,000 nits, coupled with a nano-texture coating to minimize reflections and glare.\n7. Under the hood, the iPhone Duo will be powered by Apple's A20 Pro chip, delivering top-notch performance similar to that of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.",
  "summary": "iPhone Duo pre-orders open on Friday, and you need to decide whether it's the right kind of phone for you. Here are our top reasons to buy, and skip, the first foldable iPhone.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "iPhone Duo pre-orders open in two days in UAE: Prices, features and how to prepare",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/iphone-duo-pre-orders-open-in-two-days-in-uae-prices-features-and-how",
        "published": "2026-10-14T02:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}