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Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo features a 7.6-inch inner display and 5.4-inch outer display, priced at $1,999. CNET compares this to buying a separate iPhone and iPad, finding the combined cost of those devices can be close to or even exceed the Duo's price depending on the models chosen.
A tech writer with years of foldable phone experience shares candid impressions of what daily use is like, framed around anticipation of Apple's rumored foldable iPhone. The piece notes that a larger screen and unique software tricks come bundled with real-world trade-offs that new foldable owners should expect.
Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 at its recent event. Comparing published specs, the iPhone Duo closely mirrors Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 in screen size and brightness, but differs in resolution, weight, chip, and camera setup, with Apple's device notably heavier at 254g versus Samsung's 201g. The iPhone Duo launches October 23, though Apple has not yet disclosed battery capacity.
A survey of 1,517 US adults by data removal service Incogni found that people who say they have 'nothing to hide' are more likely to spy on others' phone or laptop screens in public than those who admit to having something to hide. The survey also found generational differences, with Gen Z most likely to peek at others' screens, and revealed that many respondents who dismiss their own privacy concerns still snoop through partners' or family members' devices without permission.
Apple's new CEO John Ternus introduced the iPhone Duo, the company's first foldable device, at a Cupertino launch event. The phone opens to a 7.6-inch screen and will launch October 23 at a price lower than analysts anticipated, while Apple also debuted an AI-driven Siri, a new A20 Pro chip, and a $100 price increase on the standard iPhone 18 Pro lineup.
Apple has revealed its newest iPhone lineup, including the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and its debut foldable model, the iPhone Duo. Pre-order windows and shipping timelines have been laid out for customers eager to secure the new devices before general availability.
Trump Mobile has increased the price of its T1 handset from $499 to $749, a $250 jump that moves the device out of the mid-range category. The phone, marketed with an 'American-made' identity, now costs roughly the same as established flagship smartphones from major manufacturers.
Trump Mobile has increased the price of its gold-colored T1 Phone from $499 to $749, a change first spotted by The Verge after the company silently updated its website without any public announcement. The new price makes the T1 costlier than Apple's iPhone 17e.
Apple's first folding phone, the iPhone Duo, launches October 23rd priced above Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold and Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8. It uses a passport-style design with matching inner and outer screen ratios, partial-fold app usability, and hardware aimed at minimizing the interior crease.
Apple has unveiled the iPhone Duo, a foldable device that reworks the traditional iPhone interface by orienting controls vertically instead of horizontally. The redesign reflects the physical shift to a foldable form factor, requiring interface elements to be rethought for the new screen shape.
In a personal interview, ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes described how raising her 3-year-old son has become her most effective way to disconnect from her phone, saying outings like hiking or beach trips leave her happier than screen time ever did. She also detailed her strict inbox habits, keeping unread emails at zero and total messages under ten, and noted her Spotify listening is now dominated by children's music like Raffi and Ms. Rachel.
Trump Mobile quietly updated its website to raise the price of the T1 Phone from its original $499 to $749, without issuing any public statement about the change. The device itself remains unchanged, still shipping with 512GB of storage, 12GB of RAM, and Android 15, which has received just one security update since launch.