9to5Mac tested several third-party cases built for Apple's foldable iPhone Duo, highlighting a $29 Baseus case with a rotating magnetic kickstand and full hinge coverage, and an ultra-thin Aulumu case made of aramid fiber and aluminum alloy that weighs 30g, is 1.4mm thick, and adds MagSafe magnets. Both cases include camera protection but differ in display coverage, kickstand functionality, and attachment method, with the Baseus avoiding adhesive strips.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-11-07
CNET photographed scenes at a Bay Area garden using Apple's iPhone Duo and Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8, two book-style foldables that start around $1,900-$1,999 for 256GB. Neither phone includes a telephoto lens; the Duo has dual 48MP wide and ultrawide cameras while the Z Fold 8 has dual 50MP wide and ultrawide cameras, alongside differing selfie camera setups on their cover and inner screens.
cnet.com
· 2026-11-07
Apple says more than 100,000 apps on the App Store have been built or adjusted for the iPhone Duo's 4:3 inner display, according to VP Susan Prescott. She noted thousands of new optimized apps are added daily, and that developers attended workshops in 19 cities over the past month to prepare updates. Examples cited include Microsoft Word, Outlook, Zoom, and sports apps like NBA and NHL that now use the larger screen format.
cnet.com
· 2026-11-06
Apple announced that more than 100,000 apps on the App Store have been built or updated for its foldable iPhone Duo, with thousands more added daily. The update coincides with the launch of Duo-ready versions of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Zoom, Etsy, Goodnotes, and apps from the NBA and NHL, among others.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-11-06
In an opinion piece, Android Authority's Joe Maring lays out four reasons he would recommend a foldable phone and four reasons he wouldn't, pointing to devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the rumored iPhone Duo. He highlights the large unfolded display and improved multitasking as key benefits, while noting tradeoffs that make foldables unsuitable for everyone.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-11-06
A tech reviewer who has tested nearly every Android foldable released this year compared them to Apple's new iPhone Duo, finding its hardware—including hinge mechanism and build materials—competitive with rivals like the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Xiaomi 18 Fold. However, the reviewer noted the Duo's cover display feels cramped due to a right-hand rail that limits usable space, and the device is heavier than comparable foldables, making one-handed use difficult.
theverge.com
· 2026-11-06
Apple COO Sabih Khan told investors on a Nov. 2 earnings call that the company cannot forecast when iPhone Duo supply will catch up to demand. The foldable, Apple's most expensive phone yet, sold out quickly after its Oct. 23 launch, and some buyers now face shipping delays stretching into 2027. Apple also said it is deepening its partnership with titanium supplier Perryman to help address production constraints.
zdnet.com
· 2026-11-03
A roundup surveys the expanding foldable gadget category, noting the format traces back nearly a decade to Samsung's original Galaxy Fold, now in its eighth generation. It highlights that Google, Motorola and Apple (with its iPhone Duo) have since entered the foldable market, alongside various Chinese-made devices not officially sold in the US.
engadget.com
· 2026-11-03
Korean leaker Lanzuk reports that Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 9 and Fold 9 Ultra will carry over camera hardware from their predecessors. The Fold 9 Ultra is said to keep a 200MP main, 50MP ultrawide, and 3x optical telephoto setup, while the standard Fold 9 reportedly retains a 50MP main and 50MP ultrawide dual-camera configuration.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-11-03
Moft has adapted its Dynamic Folio accessory, originally made for the iPad, into a protective case for Apple's foldable iPhone Duo. The $89.99 case clips securely onto the phone and includes a folding cover that acts as a kickstand for multiple viewing angles or as a grip, with preorders open now and shipping expected mid-December in three color options.
theverge.com
· 2026-11-03
Apple executives said the $1,999 iPhone Duo remains sold out after selling out within days of its late-October launch, with COO Sabih Khan telling analysts the company cannot predict when supply will meet demand. Some buyers have reported cracked screens along the fold, and Apple said it will replace affected units. The comments came as Apple reported record annual revenue of $479bn and iPhone sales of $57bn for the July-September quarter, a 17% rise that excluded Duo sales.
bbc.co.uk
· 2026-11-03
Apple COO John Ternus told Reuters the company cannot predict when iPhone Duo supply and demand will balance, with some orders delayed until 2027. Ternus also said only a small percentage of Duo units have been returned over screen-cracking complaints, which Apple is replacing. The $1,999 foldable launched last month with limited in-store availability after preorders quickly sold out.
theverge.com
· 2026-11-02
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