Apple Debuts $1,999 iPhone Duo Foldable as Analysts Warn 7.6-Inch Size May Limit Demand
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Updated · Yahoo Finance · Sep 10
Apple Debuts $1,999 iPhone Duo Foldable as Analysts Warn 7.6-Inch Size May Limit Demand
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Finance · Sep 10
Summary
Apple unveiled its first foldable iPhone, the Duo, with a $1,999 starting price and a top configuration of about $3,199 at its annual product event.
The device pairs a 5.4-inch outer screen with a 7.6-inch inner display, but Jefferies said the larger format may be awkward for one-handed use—especially for people with smaller hands.
Jefferies also said supply-chain checks point to a second-generation foldable next year in a more standard size, potentially prompting some buyers to wait despite an even higher expected price.
AT&T CEO John Stankey said foldables have already been available in Android for years and have remained a niche category rather than a broadly adopted smartphone format.
Apple shares ended Wednesday slightly lower and edged up early Thursday, suggesting the launch was seen as incremental rather than a breakthrough moment.