{
  "id": 17338619,
  "title": "iPhone Duo 2 is inevitable — and these are the 7 things we want to see",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/iphone-duo-2-is-inevitable-and-these-are-the-7-things-we-want-to-see",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-31T04:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/iphone-duo-2-is-inevitable-and-these-are-the-7-things-we-want-to-see"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After years of anticipation, Apple's first foldable, the iPhone Duo, has finally arrived. While it's a commendable first attempt, there are several areas where improvements can be made for the inevitable iPhone Duo 2. Here are seven changes we hope Apple will implement.\n\nAdd Face ID. The absence of Face ID has been a source of frustration for users, especially considering Apple's own claims of its superiority over Touch ID. Rumors suggest that Apple has already started testing a version of the Duo with Face ID support, potentially as an under-display camera feature.\n\nTelephoto lens. The Duo's camera system, while offering impressive zoom capabilities, lacks a dedicated telephoto lens. This is a noticeable drawback compared to Apple's flagship iPhone 18 Pro Max. Xiaomi's 18 Fold, for example, features a 50MP telephoto lens capable of 3x optical magnification. Apple can certainly include such a lens in the Duo 2, significantly enhancing its camera capabilities.\n\nMore optimized apps. The iPhone Duo's app optimization leaves much to be desired. Developers have been used to standardized display sizes and aspect ratios, making the Duo's unique shape and transformability a challenge. Pushing for better app optimization ahead of the Duo 2 launch could significantly improve user experience.\n\nBetter display colors. While the Duo's nano-texture display has received praise for its durability, it comes at the cost of muted colors. This is a significant drawback for a device priced at $2,000. Apple should address this issue to ensure the Duo 2 offers vibrant, true-to-life colors.\n\nLess weighty design. At 8.96 ounces, the iPhone Duo is the heaviest iPhone Apple has ever produced. Comparatively, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and even the Z Fold 8 are lighter. While folding technology imposes certain weight limitations, a slightly lighter Duo 2 would make the device more comfortable to use.\n\nBetter multitasking. The Duo's current multitasking capabilities are limited, offering only two app windows in landscape mode. Compared to other foldables and even Apple's iPads, the Duo falls short. Improving multitasking, especially in portrait mode, would make the Duo 2 a more versatile device for both casual use and productivity.",
  "summary": "iPhone Duo 2 will be coming at some point, and these are the seven things we want to see when it arrives.",
  "key_points": [
    "Face ID integration expected in iPhone Duo 2",
    "Telephoto lens capability to be enhanced",
    "Improved app optimization anticipated for Duo 2"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Addressing these hardware and software shortcomings is essential for Apple to transform its first foldable from a flawed experiment into a competitive tool for productivity and high-end photography.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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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."
}