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3 publications · September 9, 2026
Apple announces iPhone Duo foldable phone starting at $1,999
Key points
- Apple announced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone, with a starting price of $1,999
- The device will launch globally on day one, not as a US-exclusive
- Apple used AI and 3D printing in manufacturing the hinge
- The iPhone Duo is thicker and heavier than most Android foldables
- Hands-on videos show the device has a visible screen crease similar to other foldables
Summary
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Apple officially announced the iPhone Duo on September 9, 2026, with availability expanding beyond initial expectations. The company confirmed the device will launch simultaneously in multiple countries rather than as a US-only release.
Apple stated it used AI and 3D printing in the hinge manufacturing process. Early hands-on coverage reveals the phone shares common foldable challenges: it is thicker and heavier than competing Android devices, and displays a screen crease similar to Samsung and other manufacturers’ foldables.
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