{
  "id": 16157936,
  "title": "Apple’s pricey iPhone Duo unfolds. Will buyers bite?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/apples-pricey-iphone-duo-unfolds-will-buyers-bite",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-23T00:50:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/electronics/apple-launches-into-foldable-market-as-iphone-duo-sales-begin/articleshow/135130936.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple launched its first folding phone, the iPhone Duo, on Friday, igniting speculation about whether the device can revolutionize the small foldables market, similar to the impact the original iPhone had on smartphones. John Ternus, the new CEO who took charge a week before the unveiling, faces an early test in the reception of the phone. The initial demand for the Duo was so high that estimated delivery dates slipped to late January as supply struggled to keep pace with pre-orders.\n\nCustomers lined up outside Apple stores in Sydney, with a 48-year-old engineer, Simon Krishnan, paying A$3,899 ($2,734) for a model with 512GB memory, describing it as a luxury item despite its high cost. While early reviews have lauded the Duo's design and sturdy hinge, they have also highlighted camera compromises such as the absence of a telephoto lens and the need for third-party app adjustments for the new display size. Critics argue that the folded state of the phone is less convenient for everyday tasks, and some recommend it only for those who don't mind the learning curve and lack of facial recognition.\n\nThe limited availability of the Duo in various markets, including the US, Australia, Canada, Mexico, and parts of Britain and Europe, may disappoint fans eager to purchase the device. In China, France, Hong Kong, India, and Japan, online orders are the only way to acquire the phone. However, in Macau, a Chinese-governed territory, walk-in customers can also purchase the iPhone Duo. Market analyst Francisco Jeronimo of IDC expects Apple to capture 44% of the foldable value by 2026 and become the market leader in the category.",
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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."
}