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  "id": 6955138,
  "title": "I’ve never wanted a phone as much as the iPhone Duo, but at $2,000, I just can't go there — and I'm left wondering who's going to buy Apple's remarkable-looking foldable",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/ive-never-wanted-a-phone-as-much-as-the-iphone-duo-but-at-2-000-i",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-12T17:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/ive-never-wanted-a-phone-as-much-as-the-iphone-duo-but-at-usd2-000-i-just-cant-go-there-and-im-left-wondering-whos-going-to-buy-apples-remarkable-looking-foldable"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple unveiled its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, at their September event. Despite the excitement surrounding the device, I found myself hesitant to purchase it at its $1,999 price point. The iPhone Duo is clearly aimed at early adopters, as it lacks many features found in more affordable models, such as three cameras, Action button, and Face ID. Instead, it offers a unique user experience and clever software adaptations. However, at $1,999, the iPhone Duo is the most expensive iPhone ever, which makes the purchase decision even more challenging. I, an Apple fan since the iPhone 3GS era, cannot justify spending that much for a phone with missing features. While it might be tempting for tech enthusiasts to try the iPhone Duo, it is unlikely to sell as well as the regular iPhone models. Apple has managed to keep costs down by addressing the global RAM crisis, but the company will need to ensure the iPhone Duo replicates the success of the original iPhone rather than the underwhelming Vision Pro.",
  "summary": "The iPhone Duo is Apple’s most exciting phone in years, but I’m wondering who is actually going to buy it.",
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        "published": "2026-09-12T07:45:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "'iPhone Duo itna mehenga hai’: Rapper Santy Sharma revives ‘kidney’ joke over ₹3 lakh price of Apple's newest device",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/iphone-duo-itna-mehenga-hai-rapper-santy-sharma-revives-kidney-joke",
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        "published": "2026-09-12T11:22:01.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/todays-apple-iphone-18-pro-and-18-pro-max-deals-include-big-discounts",
        "published": "2026-09-12T12:01:55.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "AppleInsider",
        "title": "Save up to $1,200 on Apple's iPhone 18 Pro & iPhone 18 Pro Max",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/save-up-to-1-200-on-apples-iphone-18-pro-iphone-18-pro-max",
        "published": "2026-09-12T12:14:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "ESR’s iPhone accessory lineup is ready for Apple’s foldable era",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/esrs-iphone-accessory-lineup-is-ready-for-apples-foldable-era",
        "published": "2026-09-12T16:00:00.000Z"
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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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