Apple's Foldable iPhone Duo Draws Skepticism From Analysts

Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo faces skepticism from analysts due to its large size and potential one-off status, with concerns it may not drive massive sales. The device debuted Wednesday under new CEO John Ternus. Jefferies analyst Edison Lee warned the phone is hard to operate with one hand, especially for smaller-handed users, and supply chain checks suggest a second-generation normal-size foldable arrives next year, prompting some consumers to wait. The Duo starts at $1,999, with top models near $3,199. AT&T CEO John Stankey noted foldable phones have existed in the Android ecosystem for years, functioning as a niche product rather than broadly accepted. Apple shares closed slightly down Wednesday but rallied modestly Thursday morning.