{
  "id": 17755817,
  "title": "I swapped my iPhone 17 Pro Max for the iPhone Duo for 2 weeks: The good, the bad and the baffling",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/i-swapped-my-iphone-17-pro-max-for-the-iphone-duo-for-2-weeks-the",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-02T05:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/i-swapped-my-iphone-17-pro-max-for-the-iphone-duo-for-2-weeks-the-good-the-bad-and-the-baffling"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "I swapped my iPhone 17 Pro Max for the iPhone Duo for two weeks and experienced both the good, the bad, and the baffling. The iPhone Duo, Apple’s first foldable, feels like a magical device at times but leaves me questioning if it's worth the $2,000 price tag.\n\nOne major advantage is the versatility of the multiple modes, such as tent and tabletop, which allow for different uses like turning the Duo into an alarm clock or using the tabletop mode for FaceTime calls. The hinge holds various angles well, and the software adapts as you bend the device. Additionally, the large 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR display is fantastic for watching content, especially during long flights.\n\nMultitasking on the Duo is also a plus, as apps can be used side by side. For instance, I can easily access Gmail and Google Calendar simultaneously, saving time and making my day easier. Dragging and dropping images from the Photos app into a Slack chat is also simple and convenient.\n\nHowever, the Duo does have some drawbacks. It feels heavy in my front pocket, which can be uncomfortable after a while. The cameras are decent, but the lack of a dedicated telephoto lens is a missed opportunity. Additionally, the device can be addictive, especially when doom scrolling through videos, as the immersive experience on the big screen can be hard to resist.",
  "summary": "I used the iPhone Duo as my daily driver for 2 weeks to see if it could replace my iPhone 17 Pro Max. Here’s my pros and cons.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}