{
  "id": 6840292,
  "title": "Apple’s foldable iPhone poses a $1,999 question: Who is it for?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/apples-foldable-iphone-poses-a-1-999-question-who-is-it-for",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-12T01:23:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Japan Times",
    "slug": "japan-times",
    "url": "https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/09/12/tech/iphone-wealthy-tech-enthusiasts/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Wednesday, Apple unveiled its new foldable iPhone, dubbed the iPhone Duo, at a launch event in Cupertino, California. Priced at $1,999 in the U.S., the device boasts impressive features that Apple executives demonstrated by showcasing its ability to run various apps like Zoom, Slack, and Netflix on an expanded display.\n\nApple's new CEO, John Ternus, highlighted how the \"larger display that feels as natural and intuitive as an iPad\" could open up new possibilities for the iPhone Duo. He suggested that the device could serve as a user's personal AI hub, taking advantage of the larger screen's capabilities.\n\nThe folded iPhone Duo was presented as a potential solution for work, content creation, and entertainment. However, some observers at the event questioned whether the premium price tag was justified for those who are not already wealthy tech enthusiasts. The exclusive nature of the device, with its high price point, raises the question of who would be the target audience for Apple's foldable iPhone.",
  "summary": "Some observers at the launch event in Cupertino, California, were left questioning its appeal beyond wealthy tech enthusiasts.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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        "published": "2026-09-11T01:38:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Jakarta Post",
        "title": "Apple’s foldable iPhone poses a $1,999 question: Who is it for?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/apples-foldable-iphone-poses-a-1-999-question-who-is-it-for",
        "published": "2026-09-11T03:28:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Guide",
        "title": "Apple's $1,999 gamble — analysts react to the new iPhone Duo foldable",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/apples-1-999-gamble-analysts-react-to-the-new-iphone-duo-foldable",
        "published": "2026-09-11T04:30:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "Apple addresses iPhone Duo copycats",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/apple-addresses-iphone-duo-copycats",
        "published": "2026-09-11T10:02:58.000Z"
      }
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  },
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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."
}