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  "id": 6545663,
  "title": "At Rs 2,99,900, Apple’s new foldable iPhone Duo triggers a meme storm",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/at-rs-2-99-900-apples-new-foldable-iphone-duo-triggers-a-meme-storm",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-10T04:47:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-globally/iphone-duo-price-india-rs-299900-memes-10871184/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, at its Cupertino headquarters during a major product event. The price for the device begins at Rs 2,99,900, making it the most expensive item unveiled at the event. In comparison, the iPhone 18 Pro starts at Rs 1,64,900 and the iPhone 18 Pro Max at Rs 1,79,900. Following the price announcement, social media was flooded with humorous memes, ranging from \"Aisi Zindagi\" to the \"Kidney\" joke. Among the reactions, one Twitter user humorously captioned, \"Me with 3.5 LPA salary,\" comparing their salary with the hefty price tag. Another user jokingly shared, \"no, we have iPhone Duo at home.\" Apple's entry into the foldable smartphone market marks its belief in the maturity of the technology to secure a significant share of the premium smartphone market. The company is now set to compete directly with established players in the foldable phone segment. The iPhone Duo will be available in various storage capacities, including 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB. Other products launched at the event included the AirPods 5 with active noise cancellation, the new Apple Watch Series 12, and Ultra 4 models.",
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      {
        "outlet": "CBC Business",
        "title": "Apple's new iPhone Duo costs more in Canada, but not because of tariffs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/apples-new-iphone-duo-costs-more-in-canada-but-not-because-of-tariffs-6504973",
        "published": "2026-09-09T23:43:23.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "SCMP Tech",
        "title": "After Apple’s launch of its foldable iPhone, what are the caveats for Chinese buyers?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/after-apples-launch-of-its-foldable-iphone-what-are-the-caveats-for",
        "published": "2026-09-10T02:11:38.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "Apple iPhone Duo hands-on: This is one smooth foldable phone",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/apple-iphone-duo-hands-on-this-is-one-smooth-foldable-phone",
        "published": "2026-09-10T02:29:19.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Apple unveils first-ever foldable iPhone Duo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/apple-unveils-first-ever-foldable-iphone-duo",
        "published": "2026-09-10T02:48:50.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "HT Morning Brief Sept 10: Apple iPhone 18 unveiled; politicians join 1980's trend; revelation in Red Fort blast probe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/ht-morning-brief-sept-10-apple-iphone-18-unveiled-politicians-join",
        "published": "2026-09-10T04:00:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "YourStory",
        "title": "Apple enters foldable era with iPhone Duo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/apple-enters-foldable-era-with-iphone-duo",
        "published": "2026-09-10T04:20:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "How Apple iPhone Duo got Samsung and Google in an 'ugly fight'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/how-apple-iphone-duo-got-samsung-and-google-in-an-ugly-fight",
        "published": "2026-09-10T04:21:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times - Top News",
        "title": "Apple Event 2026 impact: Redington shares jump 5% after Apple unveils first-ever foldable iPhone",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/apple-event-2026-impact-redington-shares-jump-5-after-apple-unveils",
        "published": "2026-09-10T04:22:17.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Apple unveils first foldable iPhone 'Duo' at $1,999 alongside iPhone 18 Pro",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/apple-unveils-first-foldable-iphone-duo-at-1-999-alongside-iphone-18",
        "published": "2026-09-10T07:15:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde Economie",
        "title": "VIDEO iPhone Duo : voici à quoi ressemble le premier smartphone pliable d’Apple",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/video-iphone-duo-voici-a-quoi-ressemble-le-premier-smartphone-pliable",
        "published": "2026-09-10T07:27:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Apple unveils first foldable iPhone ‘Duo’ at $1,999 alongside iPhone 18 Pro",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/apple-unveils-first-foldable-iphone-duo-at-1-999-alongside-iphone-18-6578741",
        "published": "2026-09-10T11:29:09.000Z"
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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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