iPhone Duo • Hacker News Board

Re: iPhone Duo

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Post by ulfw » Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 4:03 AM UTC

ksec wrote: post #469

I think the Duo looks great. And from the few hands on video I have seen I think the Apple presentation actually doesn't do it justice. There is no crease at all! [1] On the note on this year's keynote. I can't be the only one who feels the whole vibe of the keynote changed. This isn't Tim Cook style keynote and John Ternus wasted no time to try and changed a few things already. I can't wait for John to further shake…

It was even more American over the top Marketing which really doesn't work well in the rest of world.

We laughed out loud when they claimed "the controls on the side let you celebrate your pictures on your lockscreen more"

Yea it's nice we can put whatever picture on a phone's lockscreen. It really is. Every phone does that.

Not once have I CELEBRATED my picture tho.

Open a bottle of champagne anyone?

Re: iPhone Duo

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Post by vladsolokha » Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 4:06 AM UTC

vivzkestrel wrote: post #870

- where do i get a 5 inch iphone? - no seriously i dont want a 6 inch / 6.5 inch screen, any recommendations? - ok how about a 5 inch anyphone?

I was hoping a new mini would come out but it seems like modern phones are just getting bigger. Still rocking an iphone 6s which i got for exactly $1. its cheap, light, small, thin, and I dont have to worry about breaking the screen because a replacement is about 20 USD.

Re: iPhone Duo

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Post by bentt » Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 4:09 AM UTC

I like the idea, but I really want iPhone Nano.

Re: iPhone Duo

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Post by busymom0 » Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 4:09 AM UTC

factorialboy wrote: post #94

It's priced identical to the Samsung Fold 8. The dimensions are also close. From a visual aesthetics perspective, I prefer the square edges of the Samsung Fold 8. Eager to check out the reviews of the software capabilities of the iPhone Duo. And I'm not sure about the inner screen's selfie camera. The under-screen camera has failed in previous devices, especially for zoom calls, it was abysmal. Excited for the nano t…

I think the rounded corners of the the duo might be more comfortable to hold when open.

Re: iPhone Duo

#875

Post by mikasisiki » Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC

So the iPhone has finally fallen from grace. Apple’s copying the Chinese smartphone playbook now.

Re: iPhone Duo

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Post by 4star3star » Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 4:23 AM UTC

I don't think I would want this device for $500, let alone what Apple is asking.

What is the appeal? There are a few screen scenarios that make sense for my life: (1) Multiple displays at desk to work; (2) TV + couch; (3) laptop + lap or surface; (4) phone (anywhere). I'm never in need of a tablet. If I needed that screen real estate, I'd be reaching for my laptop.

Re: iPhone Duo

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Post by cyrilng » Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 4:24 AM UTC

Virtually no crease. Foldables are undoubtedly the future of phones; the price is the only real dealbreaker.

Re: iPhone Duo

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Post by 2muchcoffeeman » Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 4:25 AM UTC

4star3star wrote: post #876

I don't think I would want this device for $500, let alone what Apple is asking. What is the appeal? There are a few screen scenarios that make sense for my life: (1) Multiple displays at desk to work; (2) TV + couch; (3) laptop + lap or surface; (4) phone (anywhere). I'm never in need of a tablet. If I needed that screen real estate, I'd be reaching for my laptop.

Then don’t buy it.

Re: iPhone Duo

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Post by smt88 » Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 4:26 AM UTC

4star3star wrote: post #876

I don't think I would want this device for $500, let alone what Apple is asking. What is the appeal? There are a few screen scenarios that make sense for my life: (1) Multiple displays at desk to work; (2) TV + couch; (3) laptop + lap or surface; (4) phone (anywhere). I'm never in need of a tablet. If I needed that screen real estate, I'd be reaching for my laptop.

> If I needed that screen real estate, I'd be reaching for my laptop.

It is increasingly common for people to have no laptop or any computing device other than their smartphone, smartwatch, and/or game console. I know very few people who have a non-work computer anymore.

Re: iPhone Duo

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Post by raydenvm » Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 4:28 AM UTC

Apple is simply repeating Samsung, Google and the other companies with their Duo model. Nothing revolutional, nothing "one more thing amazing". Another heavy and clunky foldable phone. I bet that folding durability will disappoint the users after all.