Apple officially unveils the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, at its “Surprise and Shine” event in Cupertino. The device uses a book-style design that opens into a larger tablet-like display, while a smaller outer screen is available when closed.

Multiple outlets report the iPhone Duo’s display sizes as 7.6 inches when unfolded and 5.4 inches on the cover. Apple positions the foldable as a refinement of established foldable form factors, with at least some comparisons made to Samsung’s recent Galaxy Z Fold 8 in terms of overall size and experience. Reports also highlight a vertically and horizontally adapting interface, with UI elements reportedly designed to remain stable as the phone opens and closes.

Coverage varies in emphasis: some outlets focus on the significance of Apple entering the foldable market after more than seven years of anticipation and rumors, while others stress design choices such as the “squat” outer shape and the immersive size claim. A number of articles frame the Duo as Apple’s first major experiment under new leadership, noting it as the first marquee launch tied to CEO John Ternus.