GoKawiilAnalyst urges Apple to expand foldable lineup beyond iPhone Duo
Following the debut of Apple's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, at $1,999, commentary suggests Apple should now build smaller flip-style and larger tablet-style foldables similar to Samsung's Z Flip and Lenovo's X1 Fold. The idea is that Apple has proven it can engineer a durable hinge and thin foldable body, making it easier to scale that design up or down for new devices.
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Apple took nearly seven years to respond to Samsung's foldable phones, so speed matters if it wants to compete in a market where rivals are already iterating. A smaller flip phone could revive demand from users who miss compact iPhones, while a foldable iPad Pro could meaningfully differentiate it from the iPad Air, giving Apple new product categories to drive upgrades.
- Apple's iPhone Duo shows it has solved core foldable hinge and thinness challenges.
- A future 'iPhone Flip' could target users who want smaller phones like the discontinued iPhone Mini.
- A foldable iPad Pro could set Apple apart from stagnant tablet foldables by Lenovo and ASUS.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 — If the article's dream of an "iPhone Flip" has you curious, Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip7 is the clamshell foldable you can actually buy today. It folds into a pocketable square, flips open to a full-size screen, and its cover display handles quick glances and selfies without unfolding.
See Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 on Amazon → Affiliate link — we may earn a commission on purchases, at no extra cost to you. Product picked by AI based on this article; it is not a tested recommendation.Source: engadget.com — Devindra Hardawar, 2026-09-11
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