{
  "id": 6558082,
  "title": "Apple's iPhone Duo: Everything you need to know about the Dh8,499 foldable",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/apples-iphone-duo-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-dh8-499-6558082",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-10T06:34:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/09/10/iphone-18-price-apple/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple debuted its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, during a highly anticipated event at the company's headquarters in Cupertino, California. CEO John Ternus described the device as \"a thoughtful design that only Apple can provide,\" claiming it offers a unique experience akin to using an iPad. The iPhone Duo boasts the largest-ever iPhone screen when unfolded, with a 19cm internal display and a 13.7cm exterior screen. Its hinge design and non-texture finish set it apart from other foldable smartphones, though the presence of a crease remains unclear. The device comes in star white and night sky colors and is available for purchase on October 16, with a base price of $1,999. Apple claims the iPhone Duo is the thinnest iPhone ever when opened. Despite the device's high price, analysts predict strong demand, potentially giving Apple a 25% market share in the foldable market. Apple also announced improved iPhone 18 Pro models with better CPUs, GPUs, displays, and battery life, as well as enhanced AI capabilities and SynthID to combat AI-generated content concerns.",
  "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 Business",
        "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",
        "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."
}