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Apple's foldable 'iPhone Duo' reportedly launching at $2,000; Google expands Gemini access

Apple is reportedly planning to launch its first foldable iPhone, potentially named the 'iPhone Duo', with a starting price of $2,000 for the 256GB model. This device is expected to feature a landscape-oriented folding design, similar to Samsung's Galaxy Fold, enabling multitasking with side-by-side apps. The foldable iPhone may also support the Apple Pencil and is anticipated to go on sale in October, following the release of the iPhone 18 lineup. Separately, Google has made its Gemini Daily Briefs accessible to free users, removing a previous subscription requirement. AI

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Apple's foldable 'iPhone Duo' reportedly launching at $2,000; Google expands Gemini access

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COVERAGE [3]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Steve Dent) ·

    The foldable iPhone will reportedly be called 'Duo' and cost $2,000

    Apple's foldable iPhone may not be called the 'Fold' or 'Ultra' as was expected.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Google finally brings Gemini Daily Brief to free users Who says you need a subscription to access Gemini's Daily Briefs? https://www. androidauthority.com/gemin

    Google finally brings Gemini Daily Brief to free users Who says you need a subscription to access Gemini's Daily Briefs? https://www. androidauthority.com/gemini-da ily-brief-free-users-3709041/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets # Software # Cybersecurity # Apple # Go…

  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Apple’s foldable ‘iPhone Duo’ will reportedly start at $2,000 With only a few hours left until the first iPhone launch event since John Ternus took over as the

    Apple’s foldable ‘iPhone Duo’ will reportedly start at $2,000 With only a few hours left until the first iPhone launch event since John Ternus took over as the CEO of Apple, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman says the name of the company's long-rumored folding phone is the iPhone Duo…