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Apple unveils iPhone Duo foldable and iPhone 18 Pro series FAST-MOVING
Apple has officially entered the foldable smartphone market with the announcement of the iPhone Duo. The device features a 7.6-inch internal display and a 5.4-inch external display, powered by the A20 Pro chip. The iPhone Duo is expected to be available for pre-order on October 16, with sales beginning October 23 in various global markets. The device includes a titanium frame and utilizes nano-texture technology to reduce screen creases and glare.
Alongside the Duo, Apple introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. These flagship models feature the A20 Pro chip, a new variable aperture camera system, and improved battery life. The iPhone 18 Pro Max is notable for its 6.9-inch display and high-end camera capabilities, though some regions may see variations in modem technology.
Samsung has responded to Apple's entry with social media criticism, mocking the iPhone Duo as being late to a market they have led since 2019. Analysts suggest that the iPhone Duo could significantly impact the foldable market, with some projections estimating Apple could capture nearly 25% of the global foldable market share by the end of 2026.
Entities
A20 Pro · AT&T · Apple · Galaxy Z Fold8 · Google · Huawei · Qualcomm · Samsung · TSMC · Verizon · iPhone 18 Pro · iPhone 18 Pro Max
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The iPhone Duo features an asymmetric design and a 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR internal display. tuzlanski.ba · www.pcmarket.com.hk · www.saudigamer.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [● 3 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. www.eprice.com.hk · biz.heraldcorp.com · fjala.al
- [● 4 SOURCES] The iPhone Duo is powered by the Apple A20 Pro chip. www.eprice.com.hk · www.saudigamer.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.pcmarket.com.hk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Samsung referred to the iPhone Duo as ‘our leftovers reheated’ in a social media post. www.bright.nl · fjala.al
- [● 3 SOURCES] The iPhone Duo supports 60W wired charging, compared to the 45W wired charging supported by the Galaxy Z Fold8. www.eprice.com.hk · 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 · www.bright.nl
- [● 2 SOURCES] The iPhone Duo features a titanium frame and a specialized nano-texture screen finish to reduce glare. tuzlanski.ba · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Samsung competes with the iPhone Duo using its Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Flip8 series thanhnien.vn
- [● 3 SOURCES] Apple is using nano-texture technology on the iPhone Duo to improve screen surface and reduce creases. cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [● 9 SOURCES] Apple introduced its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn · thanhnien.vn · www.pcmarket.com.hk · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · +4 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] iPhone Duo prices start at 1,999 USD. thanhnien.vn · negarmag.com · www.saudigamer.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vertu offers the Alphafold as a luxury foldable competitor thanhnien.vn