{
  "id": 6474089,
  "title": "Apple's iPhone Duo: Everything you need to know about the Dh8,499 foldable",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/apples-iphone-duo-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-dh8-499",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-09T18:03:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/09/09/iphone-duo-price-apple-uae/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, during an event in Cupertino, California. CEO John Ternus described the design as thoughtful, noting that it resembles the iPad experience. The Duo features a 19cm internal screen and a 13.7cm external screen when unfolded - the largest-ever iPhone screen. Apple claims the non-texture finish of the screen is superior to other foldables, though a crease's visibility remains unclear. The device is available in star white and night sky colors, and Apple claims it is the thinnest iPhone ever when opened. Priced at $1,999 for the base model, the iPhone Duo will be available for purchase on October 16, with an early availability possibility of October 23. Despite foldables making up a small portion of the smartphone market, analysts predict strong demand, potentially giving Apple a 25% market share in the foldable market. Apple's stock saw a slight decline at $315.34 per share following the announcement.",
  "summary": "Apple introduced the iPhone Duo , its first foldable smartphone, during a keenly awaited event at the company's headquarters in Cupertino, California , on Wednesday. “This is a thoughtful design that only Apple can provide,” the company's new chief executive, John Ternus said upon introducing the device. “The other products out there just look like two phones glued together side by side.” He said…",
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Apple's iPhone Duo: Everything you need to know about the Dh8,499 foldable",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/apples-iphone-duo-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-dh8-499-6476104",
        "published": "2026-09-09T18:03:17.000Z"
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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."
}