Apple Unveils iPhone Duo, Its First Foldable, at $1,999
- On Wednesday, Sept. 9, Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino during the "Surprise and Shine" event.
- CEO John Ternus led his first major keynote after succeeding Tim Cook, marking Apple's competitive entry into the foldable market long dominated by Samsung.
- The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 for the 256GB model, with pre-orders beginning Oct. 16 and retail availability starting Oct. 23.
- Powered by the A20 Pro chip, the Duo runs iOS 27 with Split View, enabling side-by-side multitasking on its 7.6-inch inner display for the first time on an iPhone.
- Foldable phones accounted for 1.5% of global smartphone shipments in 2024, positioning Apple's entry to reshape a nascent category currently dominated by Samsung and other competitors.
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