https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-s-iphone-duo-will-turn-foldable-phones-into-the-new-normalContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-s-iphone-duo-will-turn-foldable-phones-into-the-new-normalhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-s-iphone-duo-will-turn-foldable-phones-into-the-new-normal#u69693Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:20:37 +0000Apple has modified iOS 27 to support the iPhone Duo with six specific foldable features, including StandBy, Split View, and hinge-aware layouts. The Duo enters a market with established competitors like Google, Samsung, and Huawei, priced at $1,999. While the device launches alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, the company has designed the operating system to handle the unique hardware requirements of a folding screen. This software integration aims to move foldable technology into the mainstream, though some analysts remain cautious about the costs of first-generation hardware.Why it mattersThe iPhon https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-s-iphone-duo-will-turn-foldable-phones-into-the-new-normalhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-s-iphone-duo-will-turn-foldable-phones-into-the-new-normal#u68520Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:57:12 +0000Apple has unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, priced at $1,999. The device marks Apple's entry into a market already occupied by Samsung, Google, Huawei, and others. While some analysts suggest the Duo will move foldable phones into the mainstream, others warn that first-generation foldable hardware can be a costly mistake. The phone is supported by iOS 27, which includes specific changes for the Duo and the iPhone 18 Pro. Mark Gurman indicates that the Duo is the first of a planned expansion into a broader foldable product line.Why it mattersApple's move follows