iPhone Duo: A Foldable Phone That Isn't Quite an iPad Replacement

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Apple introduced its first folding phone, the iPhone Duo, at its "Surprise and shine" event, but the device is not a full iPad replacement, despite being "inspired by" the tablet. The Duo supports the USB-C Pencil, not advanced Pencil Pro models, and runs a modified iOS with side-oriented menus rather than iPadOS, raising questions about keyboard support and app compatibility. Its $2,000 base price far exceeds an iPad Mini's $600 starting cost, though it undercuts buying both an iPad Mini and an iPhone 18 Pro. The device arrives Oct. 23, and its long-term role remains uncertain, echoing Microsoft's failed Surface Duo. Apple's new CEO John Ternus frames the iPhone as an intelligent hub, suggesting the Duo may evolve into new forms, but whether it truly merges phone and tablet worlds is still unclear.


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