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Apple unveils first foldable iPhone Duo under new CEO

By PulseAugur Editorial · [2 sources] ·

Apple has introduced its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, which opens like a passport to double its screen size. Priced at $1,999, the device aims to integrate iPad-like screen real estate with iPhone portability and features. The launch marks a significant design shift for Apple and serves as the initial major product test for new CEO John Ternus. The company also announced updates to its iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models, emphasizing new AI-enabled features like Siri AI and an "Apple Reference Image" to authenticate original photos. AI

IMPACT This launch integrates AI features into Apple's core product line, potentially increasing consumer exposure to AI capabilities through everyday devices.

RANK_REASON Product launch of a consumer electronic device by a major tech company.

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Apple unveils first foldable iPhone Duo under new CEO

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. The Guardian — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Johana Bhuiyan ·

    Apple unveils folding iPhone Duo as new CEO takes center stage

    <p>The passport-size iPhone Duo serves as the first big test for John Ternus, who took over for Tim Cook last week</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/apple">Apple</a> has unveiled the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/iphone">iPhone</a> Duo,<stron…

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Fold the phone: Apple's new CEO unveils a foldable iPhone New Apple CEO John Ternus announces the iPhone Duo, which folds like a passport and is the most radica

    Fold the phone: Apple's new CEO unveils a foldable iPhone New Apple CEO John Ternus announces the iPhone Duo, which folds like a passport and is the most radical iPhone design update in nearly 20 years. https://www. npr.org/2026/09/09/nx-s1-59614 87/apple-duo-foldable-iphone-john…

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