Apple unveils its first foldable, the iPhone Duo
Apple today introduced its first foldable device, named the iPhone Duo, at its “Surprise and Shine” iPhone event held in Cupertino.
By Dillip Chowdary • Sep 30, 2026 • Source: TechCrunch
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TechCrunch reports: Apple unveils its first foldable, the iPhone Duo. Apple today introduced its first foldable device, named the iPhone Duo, at its “Surprise and Shine” iPhone event held in Cupertino. The phone is the first marquee device launched under the company’s new CEO, John Ternus. The company said that the new device was “Inspired by the versatility of iPad” and also showed how…
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