Apple Announces Foldable 'iPhone Duo'

[cmichaelb]

Most of us have iphone, macbook, ipad... so no one needs this. I guess if you travel a lot?

I could see replacing my iPhone and iPad mini with this.

 

[Nilhum]

That video introducing it was quite amazing actually. Much better than I expected. Considering purchasing it for sure.

 

[hirsthirst]

Was NOT expecting to like it but I have to admit I want it.

came in (and read 11-pages) to say the same. absolutely wasn’t interested in advance - for years! - and now really do think I’ll get one.

 

[turbineseaplane]

"The HEAVIEST iPhone we have ever made.."

254g

The weight alone puts this into a very different category of device for many of us and how we use our iPhones.

Of course, the target seems to be ProMax users, who are already used to nearly this weight (a lot!)

 

[hugogogo2003]

Google has. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold from last year and now 11 Pro Fold both are IP68.

Google is 1m, iPhone Duo is 6m. That's like comparing iPhone 7 to iPhone 17's water resistance.

 

[SnickyD]

Can't wait for a tear down of the iPhone Duo

 

[willybk3]

Correct? Dark Matter 1 week ago.

 

[ngextreme]

you cant have both battery and lightness

The Honor V6 folding phone. Has the battery 6600mAh weighs 219g and is 50% the cost of the Duo, built solid with IP68 & IP69/IP69K ratings. There is a world outside of Apple where Apple's rules do not apply.

 

[hirsthirst]

Can't wait for a tear down of the iPhone Duo

I’m already sad about the YouTube arseholes unnecessarily destroying them.

 

[Neil Harrison]

Personally think it’s looks amazing, would genuinely not be put off by price but it’s just too big and going back to Touch ID on its own is a no…shame

 

[falainber]

Was NOT expecting to like it but I have to admit I want it.

Is not it what Android users were saying all along? Apple fans loudly reject all new designs invented by other companies only to become enthusiastic about them years later when Apple finally copies the design. It's probably a coping mechanism. One needs to justify why he can't have something other people have been enjoying for years.

 

[x-evil-x]

Really my only issue with it is no MagSafe for charging and holding it. The usb c unfolded is on the left side also so what is the charging cable going to look like? I see it has semi opened for clock and things but how do you charge it like that? Seems like an afterthought to use as a display at night if charging it is awkward.

 

[baconcat_8964]

For the durability claim,

IP68, ceremic sheild, nano texture, and new glue sounds promising.

But as someone who broke two flip and one fold, I will wait until October and see how it goes in "real world tests".

 

[joshwithachance]

Oh wow… this thing is HEAVY.

(254g may not sound like a lot on paper, but when concentrated into something this compact it will lowkey feel like a brick.)

 

[Haiku_Oezu]

Just realized the Duo only supports Apple Pencil USB-C, so no pressure support and useless to me - I want to draw, not write

Still think I'm gonna try it, after living with Max sized phones since the 6 plus I realized I don't need all that screen real estate most of the time.
If the screen is as good as it looks like in the promo videos it's gonna be fun to have a more compact phone that I can turn into a miniature tablet when I can sit down

It also doesn't look too big that I wouldn't ever want to use it open on the go

I think I'm gonna like it

 

[Pezimak]

Really my only issue with it is no MagSafe for charging and holding it. The usb c unfolded is on the left side also so what is the charging cable going to look like? I see it has semi opened for clock and things but how do you charge it like that? Seems like an afterthought to use as a display at night if charging it is awkward.

It DOES have MagSafe. It is in the devices specs:

"MagSafe, Qi2 and Qi wireless charging"

 

[soulreaver99]

Ok so it DOES have Magsafe and Promotion. No faceid is a bummer though especially at that price.

 

[coccamocca]

No FaceID on the flagship? Explain yourself Apple!

 

[loopi77]

so, here we go, there is it. i still dont understand this device, but i honestly wish, everyone who does and now finally got it, will be happy and satisfied.
that he used the „one more thing“ reference, i really liked it. a bow to Steve, and also a statement that there is a new guy in town, after so many years without that iconic sentence.

 

[chars1ub0w]

I wish it could run Sidecar but I guess it doesn't support iPad-only apps.
It'd be a wonderful extra (iPad mini-sized) screen for a MacBook.
Anyone tried OpenDisplay on an iPhone?

 

[hugogogo2003]

Instant buy if it wasn't for the weight. 254 grams??!! 21 grams more than 17 Pro Max which was already a brick. I understand it's much better built than the competition but this seems so heavy when closed down especially.

 

[norwaypianoman]

What a beautiful little thing. Prices in Norway are 500 dollars less with VAT, than I thought.

It makes this a good offer for filthy rich norwegians, of which I am not. But I am glad the prices did not go far up.

My plan to buy a new iPhone in 2030 are going good. Cause the iPhone in your hand is always the better one...

 

[falainber]

Oh wow… this thing is HEAVY.

(254g may not sound like a lot on paper, but when concentrated into something this compact it will lowkey feel like a brick.)

26% heavier than Samsung Fold 8 (201g)

 

[norwaypianoman]

I'm still not sure who this is actually for.

Cool tech, but I remain puzzled as to the narrative of the buyer for it.

c") Oops. I am guessing norwegians, Londoners and koreans ?

 

[turbineseaplane]

So Apple doesn't copy anyone?

I mean, they even copied the Duo name!

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