Overview
- Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo at its September event on Wednesday alongside the iPhone 18 Pro line, Apple Watch Series 12, Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5.
- The Duo ships with a 7.6‑inch inner Super Retina XDR display and a 5.4‑inch cover screen, Apple Pencil support, the A20 Pro chip and a dual 48MP rear camera system.
- Apple promoted substantial battery and performance claims, saying the Duo can deliver up to 31 hours of video playback on the inner screen and up to 44 hours on the cover screen, and it uses a titanium frame with a precision hinge to reduce crease and improve durability.
- The device starts at roughly ₹2,99,900 in India (about $1,999 in the U.S.) and will follow a staged October rollout with preorders in mid‑October and retail sales later that month.
- Reaction was immediate: Samsung publicly mocked the launch on social media, while analysts say Apple’s chip, iOS adaptations and ecosystem could pressure existing foldable makers but that high price and complex manufacturing may limit early consumer uptake.