{
  "id": 16742729,
  "title": "I just saved $2000 and avoided a dud – I’m so glad the iPhone Duo is sold out everywhere",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/i-just-saved-2000-and-avoided-a-dud-im-so-glad-the-iphone-duo-is-sold",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-27T11:42:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Amateur Photographer",
    "slug": "amateur-photographer",
    "url": "https://amateurphotographer.com/latest/opinion/i-just-saved-2000-and-avoided-a-dud-im-so-glad-the-iphone-duo-is-sold-out-everywhere/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the days after the launch of the iPhone Duo, pre-orders opened up and I assumed it would soon join our list of best iPhones for photography. However, I was away on vacation and overlooked the opportunity to place my order. I have been using an iPhone 18 Pro but I found the iPhone Duo intriguing. When I finally tried to order one, I was shocked to see that the earliest I could get one was January next year, 2027. The iPhone Duo isn't the first foldable phone on the market - there are plenty of other players who have been around for some time. I didn't mind folding phones at first due to their overpriced nature, susceptibility to damage, and subpar cameras. Recently, though, there have been several other good folding phones, such as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, which has a similar shape and size to the iPhone Duo. I liked the compact form factor and found it great for viewing pictures and performing other tasks. The cameras were also satisfactory, though lacking a telephoto lens. When I heard that the iPhone Duo was following the same path, I thought it would be an intriguing phone to try. Apple is known for taking its time to perfect products before entering the market, so I felt the Duo might finally convert me to foldables. However, upon review and public feedback, the initial impressions were not positive. There were numerous screen failures, which even major news outlets like the BBC and Guardian reported on. Paying $2000 on a phone that might break down already is a huge risk. Apple claims that this issue affects a \"small number\" of units, but at what cost? The picture quality from the iPhone Duo is decent, but many apps don't work properly with the dual screens. I would love to test this device and see if I encounter the same problems, but with devices sold out everywhere, it doesn't seem likely. While I regret not being able to experience it firsthand, I am glad I didn't waste $2000 on an unfinished product. Instead, I will continue using my iPhone 18 Pro and consider alternative ways to spend my money.",
  "summary": "With lots of reports of broken screens, apps that don’t work properly and dead pixels, it’s probably worth waiting until Apple gets foldables right The post I just saved $2000 and avoided a dud – I’m so glad the iPhone Duo is sold out everywhere appeared first on Amateur Photographer .",
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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."
}