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
Moft has adapted its Dynamic Folio accessory, originally made for the iPad, into a protective case for Apple's foldable iPhone Duo.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
Google has released the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, an incremental update to last year's foldable that keeps the same overall design but adds a lighter body, a brighter display, improved wireless charging and an updated camera sensor. The device is thinner and 19 grams lighter than the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and Google says durability has tripled thanks to a new glass-ceramic cover and glass-fiber composite back.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-11-01
Android Authority published a cost comparison examining when fixing a smartphone, such as replacing a battery or screen, remains cheaper than buying a new device, factoring in insurance and repair pricing. The piece was prompted partly by reports that a display replacement for Apple's new foldable iPhone could cost nearly as much as a new iPhone 18 Pro. It also notes that slowing year-on-year smartphone innovation and longer software support windows make older phones more viable to keep repairing.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-11-01
CNET has been using a mechanical Fold-a-Phone machine to repeatedly open and close Apple's $1,999 iPhone Duo, reaching over 139,000 folds after a week of near-continuous testing. The crease remains visible when the screen is off but is largely hidden when the display is on, thanks to Apple's nano-texture matte coating, which also happens to be removable and replaceable through an Apple service.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-30
Market research firm TrendForce reiterated its forecast that Apple's iPhone Duo will capture 29.8% of global foldable smartphone shipments in 2027, up from an earlier 24.8% projection for 2026. The firm expects the overall foldable market to reach 23.5 million units shipped in 2027, a 16.3% increase, with Samsung projected to lead at 31.9% and Huawei falling to 21.3%.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-28
Apple's chief hardware officer Johny Srouji said the company uses AI algorithms during manufacturing to match each hinge to its housing and to 3D-print micro layers that smooth out imperfections in the foldable iPhone Duo. Despite this process, a number of the $2,000-plus device's inner screens are reportedly cracking near the hinge, with early assessments pointing to the hinge design as the likely cause.
futurism.com
· 2026-10-28
Days after the iPhone Duo's launch, multiple users reported cracks and lines appearing on the foldable's inner screen near the hinge. Apple acknowledged the problem on Monday and said it is replacing affected units, though it has not disclosed how many devices are involved. iFixit's teardown technician Shahram Mokhtari said the damage likely stems from a hinge component that presses against the sensitive inner display as it folds.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-27
Apple has released the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, priced from $1,999. The device features a redesigned hinge that nearly eliminates the visible crease common to other foldables, along with software changes to support its dual-screen format.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-10-27
Apple's first foldable phone, the $1,999 iPhone Duo released last week, is drawing complaints from users whose 7.6-inch inner displays are cracking with visible white lines, in some cases within hours of use. Apple has acknowledged the problem publicly, saying it is aware of an issue affecting a small number of units, while allowing affected customers to swap devices at Apple Stores.
futurism.com
· 2026-10-27
A CNET columnist spent about 20 minutes testing Apple's foldable iPhone Duo at a Seattle store after initially dismissing the $2,000 device as not for him. He praised the unfolding animation and interior glow in tent mode, though he still favors the iPhone 18 Pro's camera for photography work. Colleague Abrar Al-Heeti, who has used the Duo more extensively, said its cost and limited availability show it isn't for everyone, but that she has no plans to return to a traditional phone.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-26
Buyers of Apple's new $2,000 foldable iPhone Duo are reporting that the device's internal display develops bright and dead pixel lines within hours or days of normal use, with some failures occurring before setup was even completed. iFixit has disassembled a unit to investigate the hinge and cable area as a possible cause, though Apple has not issued an official explanation. Screen replacement reportedly costs roughly half the phone's purchase price.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-10-26
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