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Apple Debuts iPhone Duo Foldable

Priced from about €2,299, the passport‑sized Duo is billed as an on‑device AI hub but ships without Face ID or a telephoto camera.

Overview

  • Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo on Tuesday, September 9, and said preorders start October 16 with shipments on October 23.
  • The Duo is a passport‑sized foldable with a 7.6‑inch inner display and a 5.4‑inch outer display designed for split‑screen multitasking.
  • Apple set starting price at roughly €2,299 with a top 2TB model near €3,800, prompting questions about everyday value versus luxury pricing.
  • Apple announced official accessories including a Folio with stand (€149) that protects only the outer screen, a Duo Case (€89) with more coverage, and a Wristband (€29), and it said iOS 27.1 adds an outer‑screen UI tweak.
  • Reviewers flagged missing features and early usability issues, and analysts say Apple likely will add Face ID and a telephoto lens across future Duo generations while using the device to push on‑device AI and expand in markets such as Asia‑Pacific.