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  "id": 6454833,
  "title": "Apple launches its first ever foldable phone iPhone Duo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/apple-launches-its-first-ever-foldable-phone-iphone-duo",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-09T18:41:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu - Sci-Tech",
    "slug": "the-hindu-sci-tech",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/gadgets/apple-launches-its-first-ever-foldable-phone-iphone-duo/article71448852.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Wednesday, Apple unveiled its inaugural foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, entering a market currently led by Samsung and Google. The device features the innovative Liquid Glass design and runs iOS 27 natively. The iPhone Duo boasts a 5.4-inch cover display with Touch ID positioned on the side panel, as well as top and bottom speakers. Constructed with titanium grade 5 for enhanced durability, the phone incorporates ceramic shield at both front and back, providing robust protection.\n\nThe iPhone Duo accommodates tent mode and allows for the viewing of two applications side by side. It is equipped with a large 7.6-inch main OLED display offering a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. This model features a remarkable battery life, lasting up to 31 hours on the primary display and 44 hours on the cover display. The phone supports fast charging, ensuring users can quickly recharge their device.\n\nPowered by the A20 Pro processor, the iPhone Duo starts at 256 GB of storage capacity. The camera setup includes a 48 MP main lens and a 48 MP ultrawide lens, while the cover display sports a 12 MP camera. An under-display FaceTime camera is also integrated into the main screen. The iPhone Duo is IP68 rated, providing robust resistance to both dust and water.\n\nAvailable in Star White and Night Sky colors, the iPhone Duo is priced at $1,999 in the United States, translating to approximately ₹2,99,900 in India.",
  "summary": "iPhone Duo uses the Liquid Glass design, and operates on iOS 27 out of the box",
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      {
        "outlet": "Financial Times",
        "title": "Apple raises iPhone prices ahead of foldable device launch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/apple-raises-iphone-prices-ahead-of-foldable-device-launch",
        "published": "2026-09-09T17:55:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "Apple unveils foldable iPhone Duo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/apple-unveils-foldable-iphone-duo",
        "published": "2026-09-09T17:57:54.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "TechCrunch",
        "title": "Apple unveils its first foldable, the iPhone Duo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/apple-unveils-its-first-foldable-the-iphone-duo",
        "published": "2026-09-09T17:58:14.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "Apple finally reveals foldable iPhone Duo with Z Fold 8-like form factor",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/apple-finally-reveals-foldable-iphone-duo-with-z-fold-8-like-form",
        "published": "2026-09-09T17:59:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNET",
        "title": "Apple Debuts the iPhone Duo, its First Foldable Handset",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/apple-debuts-the-iphone-duo-its-first-foldable-handset",
        "published": "2026-09-09T18:01:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "Apple completely revamped iOS 27’s controls and apps for the iPhone Duo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/apple-completely-revamped-ios-27s-controls-and-apps-for-the-iphone-duo",
        "published": "2026-09-09T18:12:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Apple launches foldable iPhone Duo, hopes to lord over tough premium segment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/apple-launches-foldable-iphone-duo-hopes-to-lord-over-tough-premium",
        "published": "2026-09-09T18:19:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "Apple unveils its first foldable, the iPhone Duo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/apple-unveils-its-first-foldable-the-iphone-duo-6457675",
        "published": "2026-09-09T18:26:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Apple unveils its foldable iPhone Duo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/apple-unveils-its-foldable-iphone-duo-6454405",
        "published": "2026-09-09T18:30:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Apple unveils its foldable iPhone Duo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/apple-unveils-its-foldable-iphone-duo",
        "published": "2026-09-09T18:30:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Apple unveils foldable iPhone Duo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/apple-unveils-foldable-iphone-duo-6475238",
        "published": "2026-09-09T20:46:35.000Z"
      }
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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."
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