{
  "id": 15901941,
  "title": "iPhone Duo Reviews Explain Why Device is Both 'Fun' and 'Frustrating'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/iphone-duo-reviews-explain-why-device-is-both-fun-and-frustrating",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-21T13:45:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/review/iphone-duo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The first reviews of the iPhone Duo, Apple's foldable device, have been published, offering insight into its performance and features ahead of its official launch. Nilay Patel and Allison Johnson of The Verge describe the iPhone Duo as an expensive, compromised, yet fun first-generation product. The foldable's switch from a standard slab phone often felt like a relief, as users often needed their iPhone to perform specific tasks. Despite the device's incomplete status as a product, it is complete enough as an idea to showcase future developments. Gizmodo's Raymond Wong praises the iPhone Duo's A20 Pro chip, which performs as well as the A20 Pro in the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max. Apple's vapor chamber helps cool the device, preventing lag or slowdown during intensive use. However, some third-party apps in the App Store still need optimization for the full width of the iPhone Duo's inner display. Users report that the compact 5.4-inch cover screen doesn't feel cramped, while the roomy keyboard allows for seamless typing. Reading on the iPhone Duo's matte display is enjoyable, and under-display FaceTime camera adds to the immersive experience. Transitioning from Face ID to Touch ID has been challenging for some users, but Touch ID's reliability makes up for the inconvenience.",
  "summary": "The first reviews of the iPhone Duo were published today, providing us with a closer look at the foldable device in action ahead of its launch on Friday. The Verge 's Nilay Patel and Allison Johnson said the iPhone Duo is an expensive, compromised, and yet fun first-generation product: It is expensive, it's full of compromises, and it can be incredibly frustrating to use. Switching from the Duo…",
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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."
}