Apple Unveils Foldable 'iPhone Duo' Starting at $1,999 in California
Apple has officially launched its highly anticipated foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, during a 75-minute event at Apple Park in California. Featuring dual screens and a starting price of $1,999, the new device will become available in stores starting October 23.
Tech giant Apple officially unveiled its much-discussed foldable smartphone, named the 'iPhone Duo', on September 9 during a 75-minute event held at Apple Park in California. The unveiling marks a significant milestone in the company's 19-year history of mobile innovation, introducing a brand-new form factor to consumers worldwide. Company executives and industry observers gathered at the California headquarters to witness the introduction of the device, which aims to reshape the rapidly growing foldable phone market currently tracked by major analytics firms.
Technical specifications for the iPhone Duo reveal a compact 5.4-inch outer screen that occupies 90 percent of the space of an iPhone 18 Pro screen, complemented by a sprawling 7.6-inch inner screen when unfolded. Under the hood, the device is powered by 12 gigabytes of RAM and offers a robust 24-hour battery backup, supporting rapid power replenishment that can reach a 50 percent charge in just 20 minutes. For photography enthusiasts, the smartphone is equipped with a 48-megapixel fusion main camera, a 48-megapixel fusion ultra-wide camera, and a 2x telephoto zoom capability.
Detailing the design philosophy of the new device during the presentation, Apple's John Ternus remarked that many existing foldable phones on the market often look like two separate devices crudely glued together. In contrast, Ternus emphasized that this new device is arriving to completely transform the entire concept of how foldable phones are used by consumers globally. The launch event featured commentary and data analysis contributed by market researchers from organizations including Counterpoint Research and the International Data Corporation, alongside media coverage from Reuters, The Wall Street Journal, and the Associated Press.
Market analysts note that the launch arrives at a time when foldable devices represent a burgeoning sector of the mobile industry, with worldwide sales reaching 19.6 million foldable smartphones in 2025, accounting for 1.6 percent of total smartphones sold that year. Projections from industry analysts indicate that Apple could capture up to 40 percent of the foldable phone market control by the year 2027, potentially boosting the corporation's substantial 20 billion dollars annual revenue generated from the iPhone product line.
Consumers eager to purchase the new hardware will face a starting price of 1,999 dollars, which translates to approximately 245,809 Bangladeshi Taka based on an exchange rate of 122.97 Taka per dollar. Apple has confirmed that pre-orders for the iPhone Duo will officially begin on October 16, with the physical devices scheduled for widespread market availability and in-store purchases starting on October 23.
