{
  "id": 6468946,
  "title": "21 photos of Apple’s first-ever foldable iPhone",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/21-photos-of-apples-first-ever-foldable-iphone",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-09T19:43:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fortune",
    "slug": "fortune",
    "url": "https://fortune.com/2026/09/09/20-photos-apple-iphone-duo-2000-dollar-foldable-smartphone/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Wednesday, Apple unveiled its first-ever foldable iPhone, dubbed the iPhone Duo, marking its entry into the competitive foldable smartphone market. The device is set to launch on October 23, priced starting at $1,999. The Duo comes in two color options: Star White and Night Sky. Resembling a passport in size, the device features a 5.4-inch exterior screen for standard smartphone use. When unfolded, it expands to a 7.6-inch wide display.\n\nApple CEO John Ternus introduced the device, emphasizing that the foldable technology differs from other offerings that he described as simply two phones stuck together. While Samsung's Galaxy Fold, launched in 2019, received accolades for a nearly crease-free foldable screen, Apple claims the Duo to be its thinnest phone to date. Its hinge, built with carbon fiber support plates and a titanium bottom layer with multi-layer lamination, promises a smooth unfolding experience, preventing any distortion or wear on the OLED screen.\n\nApple reintroduces Touch ID in the Duo, with a sensor on the right side of the device for thumbprint recognition. The task bar has also been relocated to the right side of the home screen. The Duo's screen is 50% larger than the iPhone Pro Max when unfolded, offering enhanced productivity and entertainment capabilities.\n\nThe expanded screen area is particularly beneficial for tasks such as reading emails, viewing recipes, and handling instructional applications. Users can also multitask by having different apps open on each side of the screen. The phone can be held with partially opened screens, resembling a book, to reduce glare or potential eavesdropping. Additionally, the Duo allows for vertical viewing and can be used for FaceTime video calls, with the exterior screen enabling others to join in. The foldable design even enables the phone to stand upright for video calls or movie watching.",
  "summary": "Apple has unveiled the $2,000 iPhone Duo, it first ever foldable phone. It's a gorgeous looking device that opens like a book to reveal a 7.6 inch internal display, and boast a 5.4-inch exterior screen on the front cover.",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/apple-launches-iphone-duo-iphone-18-pro-in-uae-prices-release-dates",
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      {
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        "title": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max launched: Price, specs and India availability",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/apple-iphone-18-pro-pro-max-launched-price-specs-and-india",
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        "outlet": "Arabian Business",
        "title": "Apple iPhone Duo in UAE: Prices hit $3,703 for foldable phone as release date revealed",
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      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Apple joins foldable phone race with $1,999 passport-shaped iPhone Duo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/apple-joins-foldable-phone-race-with-1-999-passport-shaped-iphone-duo",
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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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