Apple Launches $1,999 Foldable iPhone Duo Under New CEO John Ternus

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Apple Inc. has released its first foldable phone, the Duo, priced at $1,999 in the United States, marking the most significant design change to an iPhone in recent years. The device features a 7.6-inch inner display, a 5.4-inch outer screen, the company's A20 Pro chip, a custom hinge, and a titanium build, and it was the first major product launch for new CEO John Ternus, who called it "the most transformational change to iPhone since the original." Apple is billing the Duo as a hybrid of smartphone portability and tablet-like productivity with a Split View that lets users open two apps at a time. Industry analysts expect Apple to capture a significant share of the niche foldable market, with TrendForce projecting 25% market share in its debut year and IDC projecting 40% by the end of 2027. However, the lofty price, entrenched competition from Samsung and Huawei, and Apple's lack of AI development could prevent the Duo from becoming the company's next growth engine.

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Apple Inc.
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▲ PositiveTechnologyPricingrelevance

Apple launched its first foldable iPhone Duo with new A20 Pro chip, custom hinge, and titanium build, its biggest design change in years.

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
005930
▼ NegativeCompetitionrelevance

Apple's foldable Duo enters the market with entrenched competition from Samsung, threatening its foldable share.

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HuaweiPrivate▼ Negative
Competitionrelevance

Apple's foldable Duo faces entrenched competition from Huawei in the foldable market.

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