iPhone Duo • Hacker News Board

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

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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 #883

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 #883

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.

Re: iPhone Duo

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Post by bel8 » Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 4:30 AM UTC

4star3star wrote: post #883

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.

It's not the worst status symbol. It's useful.

Re: iPhone Duo

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Post by tootie » Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 4:30 AM UTC

pier25 wrote: post #353

Foldables seem like Homer's car to me. It's a worse phone and a worse tablet all in one. For reference: https://media.wired.com/photos/593252a1edfced5820d0fa07/3:2/...

In my house, even the iPad hasn't been touched in weeks. I frankly don't see how tablets even have all that much appeal beyond little kids or maybe retail spaces. Don't really understand the utility of a convertible device.

Re: iPhone Duo

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Post by protocolture » Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 4:32 AM UTC

Its about time that Apple invented the foldable phone. They dont usually wait this long after something gets popular on Android to invent it for iPhone.