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Imagine this: You're Samsung in 2019, and you have just announced the first mass-market folding phone to the world. It's exciting to be the one writing the next chapter in smartphone history. Fast-forward to 2026, and you've worked on the folding formula for seven years, with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 as your latest and

Apple says it will have “limited” iPhone Duo models for sale in stores, according to a report from Reuters . The iPhone Duo launches on Friday, October 23rd, but online preorders quickly sold out, with some delivery estimates extending into next year. “On Friday morning, our teams look forward ​to welcoming customers at Apple Stores

José Adorno/BGR Apple revamped its camera for the iPhone 18 Pro release, reworking the Camera app of this device to accommodate an new "Pro" aperture adjustment functionality–which is something Android phones had for years but it's a first for Apple. The app also remixes controls for shutter speed, white balance, and even taking advantage of

Are foldables finally ready to go mainstream? Apple Technological advances often come with growing pains. This is no less true of phones. The 1984 "brick" phone (DynaTAC 8000X) required users to carry over 1.7 pounds of weight for only half an hour of talk time, at a hefty price tag of $3,995. Foldable phones are

Apple called the early demand “nothing short of extraordinary.” Benjamin Fanjoy/Getty Images While preorder buzz isn't a solid indication of a device's lasting success, the iPhone Duo has cleared a major early hurdle. After preorders for Apple's first foldable phone went live on Friday, the company characterized the demand as "nothing short of extraordinary" in a

The iPhone Duo, Apple’s first foldable phone, is a hot ticket.  Preorders for the iPhone Duo began on Friday at 5 a.m. PT, on Apple’s website, the Apple Store app and elsewhere. Although the phone has an Oct. 23 release date, as of now models preordered through Apple won’t ship until the last week of

Apple’s integrated AI system is still yet to be rolled out in mainland China, despite launching nearly two years ago. Apple Apple Intelligence will soon be making its way to supported iPhone models in China, as the country reportedly rubber stamps the use of Alibaba AI models to power the technology. As reported by the

We compare the two on their design, displays, durability and more. Benjamin Fanjoy/Getty Images Unveiled just two days apart, the iPhone Duo and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are similar in many ways. They are both premium foldable phones in a passport-style design, moving away from the more square shape that has defined the foldable smartphone

If you’re eager to get your hands on the highly anticipated iPhone Duo, the first foldable iPhone, here’s how to get a head start on ordering. Apple has opened a staging page for preorders on apple.com, where you can get ready to place a preorder for the viral phone. Head over to Apple’s online storefront