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Apple launches iPhone Duo foldable and iPhone 18 Pro series
Apple has officially entered the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Duo, alongside the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro series. The iPhone Duo features a 7.6-inch inner display and a 5.4-inch outer display, powered by the A20 Pro chip. It is priced starting at $1,999 in the United States. While the device aims to refine the foldable experience with a thin design and high-quality materials, some users have raised ergonomic concerns regarding the placement of controls and the use of Touch ID instead of Face ID.
Market analysis from TrendForce suggests the iPhone Duo could ship approximately 5 million units in 2026, potentially capturing 24.8% of the global foldable market in its first year. This entry positions Apple as a major competitor to Samsung in the category.
In other product news, the iPhone 18 Pro series features the 2nm A20 Pro processor, an upgraded camera system with 48MP sensors, and improved battery life. Pre-orders for the iPhone 18 series have already seen high demand in markets like Vietnam, while the iPhone Duo is scheduled for pre-orders starting October 16, 2026.
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A20 Pro · AT&T · Apple · Galaxy Z Fold8 · Google · Huawei · John Ternus · Qualcomm · Samsung · TSMC · Tim Cook · TrendForce
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The iPhone Duo features an asymmetric design and a 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR internal display. www.pcmarket.com.hk · www.saudigamer.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [● 5 SOURCES] The iPhone Duo weighs 254g and is 5.2mm thick when unfolded, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 weighs 201g and is 4.5mm thick. fjala.al · www.lesmobiles.com
- [● 19 SOURCES] The iPhone Duo is powered by the Apple A20 Pro chip. www.saudigamer.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.pcmarket.com.hk · seputaraceh.id · negarmag.com · +12 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Samsung referred to the iPhone Duo as ‘our leftovers reheated’ in a social media post. fjala.al
- [● 3 SOURCES] The iPhone Duo supports 60W wired charging, compared to the 45W wired charging supported by the Galaxy Z Fold8. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · fjala.al
- [● 2 SOURCES] Samsung mocked the Apple announcement on social media, claiming the new iPhone merely reintroduces features already present on Android foldable phones. fjala.al
- [● 6 SOURCES] The iPhone Duo features a titanium frame and a specialized nano-texture screen finish to reduce glare. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.pcmarket.com.hk · news.nextapple.com · gizmologi.id
- [● 2 SOURCES] Samsung competes with the iPhone Duo using its Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Flip8 series fjala.al
- [● 6 SOURCES] Apple is using nano-texture technology on the iPhone Duo to improve screen surface and reduce creases. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.lesmobiles.com · news.nextapple.com
- [● 30 SOURCES] Apple introduced its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo www.pcmarket.com.hk · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · fjala.al · www.saudigamer.com · negarmag.com · +16 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] iPhone Duo prices start at 1,999 USD. negarmag.com · www.saudigamer.com · gizmologi.id · standard.sk · fjala.al · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vertu offers the Alphafold as a luxury foldable competitor