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Re: iPhone Duo

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Post by dingaling » Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 4:34 AM UTC

mmmmmbop wrote: post #715

stillpointlab wrote: post #598

These threads are often amusing with people obliviously asking: why doesn't Apple make exactly what I want? And then stating with certainty how well their custom requirements would sell. I'll probably wait and see how this phone does over the next few years. If it is still highly regarded by version 3 then I could imagine making the switch to a folding phone. For now I will remain conservative since my phone is such…

100%. It was so funny to see how for years, everyone on HN was harping on about how well a smaller iPhone would sell. Then Apple finally released the iPhone mini and nobody was buying it, so they had to kill it after a couple of iterations. Basically, try to do the opposite of what HN is saying and you might just create a successful product.

Apple sold around six million Mini models per year that they were on sale.

It's hard to envisage a boardroom scenario where that's not considered successful, but apparently it exists.

Re: iPhone Duo

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Post by anon7000 » Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 4:35 AM UTC

raydenvm wrote: post #946

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.

This is how Apple works, it’s weird people complain about it at this point. It’s extremely successful

Re: iPhone Duo

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Post by Eji1700 » Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 4:36 AM UTC

4star3star wrote: post #940

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.

Which you commonly have in your pocket? I have a GPD pocket 4 and love me some portable laptops, but I do sorta hope we get somewhere with foldables to where I'm happy just breaking out an arc mouse and small keyboard and treating that as the computer.

We're obviously not, and i'm probably not anywhere near willing to shell out the cash for this, but "the tool you have" and all that.

Re: iPhone Duo

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Post by sevenseacat » Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 4:37 AM UTC

A $3,500 AUD phone. That's where we're at these days.

This is insane.

Re: iPhone Duo

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Post by encody » Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 4:38 AM UTC

> Because it’s an iPhone, it holds its value longer than other smartphones. And switching from Android is easy.

I'm neither an Apple fanboy nor a marketing professional, so this might be more normal than it appears to me, but this section of text seems really strange.

1. Doesn't Apple have a standing rule to not use articles (a, an, the) in front of product names? 2. How in the world can resale value take a top spot in marketing copy, 1) for Apple, and 2) for a product that isn't even on the market yet? 3. What does switching from Android have to do with a foldable design (or value retention, for that matter)?

Re: iPhone Duo

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Re: iPhone Duo

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Post by himata4113 » Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 4:39 AM UTC

4star3star wrote: post #940

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.

I want this, this could legitimately replace my laptop. I never liked the samsung fold since the form factor was a bit too ehh. Apple did something right here.

Re: iPhone Duo

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Post by karel-3d » Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 4:39 AM UTC

Why is there no iPhone 18 (basic) this year?

Re: iPhone Duo

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Post by lo_fye » Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 4:45 AM UTC

Competitors may have copied most of the form factor, but as usual, it’s Apple’s Special sauce that makes this thing amazing. In this case it’s how well integrated all of the screens are into the OS and its default apps and actions. SO slick and smooth. Great camera tricks, and the Pencil is a welcome addition, too.

Re: iPhone Duo

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Post by charles_f » Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 4:49 AM UTC

4star3star wrote: post #940

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.

I never thought I'd defend apple, but that was the arguments people (myself including) were making about iPads. So I wouldn't presume this won't find a public, starting with the apple fans.

I find the form factor repulsive though, doesn't fit comfortably in a pocket and seems pretty thick. Screen durability is described as "we have premium material" and an "scratch resistant" coating, but no mention of free screen replacements like samsung is doing ; so I assume you'll have to shelve off half the price of the device every year for a new screen. I think this might not be a great device.

So I guess I agree with you