{
  "id": 6487997,
  "title": "I just touched the iPhone Duo and Apple just solved the foldable crease problem in the most wonderfully basic way",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/i-just-touched-the-iphone-duo-and-apple-just-solved-the-foldable",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-09T21:57:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/iphone-duo-hands-on"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has unveiled its first folding phone, the iPhone Duo, which addresses the crease problem in a surprisingly simple manner. The device features a 5.4-inch external display and a larger 7.6-inch internal screen, comparable to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8. One key difference is Apple's redesign of iOS to accommodate the unconventional display shapes, moving controls to the right side. The phone's matte finish, achieved through a special nano-texture coating, eliminates the crease typically visible in foldable devices, resulting in a smooth, visually appealing display. Apple has also equipped the iPhone Duo with a new 2-nanometer A20 Pro chip, improving performance and power efficiency. The phone's USB-C Apple Pencil compatibility adds an extra edge, and MagSafe charging returns, promising all-day battery life. Overall, the iPhone Duo seems to have solved the crease issue and offers a compelling folding experience.",
  "summary": "Apple's first folding phone, the iPhone Duo, is already an unexpected delight.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Fast Company",
        "title": "Apple iPhone 18 event: How to watch live, global start times, iOS 27 release date, foldable phone, and more",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/apple-iphone-18-event-how-to-watch-live-global-start-times-ios-27",
        "published": "2026-09-09T11:50:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Mainichi",
        "title": "New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/new-apple-ceo-unveils-latest-iphone-lineup-including-a-foldable-model",
        "published": "2026-09-09T23:30:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "Hands-on with the foldable iPhone Duo [Gallery]",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/hands-on-with-the-foldable-iphone-duo-gallery",
        "published": "2026-09-10T00:48:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}