Apple launches $1,999 folding iPhone Duo to challenge Samsung and Huawei

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Apple launched the Duo, a $1,999 folding iPhone, on Wednesday, marking its entry into the foldable phone market and aiming to challenge rivals like Samsung and Huawei. The Duo, Apple's thinnest phone when open, features a passport-like design with a 19-cm screen and a custom hinge. New CEO John Ternus led the event, positioning the device as a productivity tool with privacy-focused AI features. Analysts predict Apple could capture 40 percent of the foldable market by next year. The phone, available from Oct 23, includes the A20 Pro chip and a new C2 modem, while the company also unveiled iPhone 18 Pro models and health-focused Apple Watch updates.


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