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The gist
Apple launched the Duo, a folding $1,999 iPhone.
Its arrival pressures Samsung's foldable lead and gives Chinese buyers a reason to reconsider Huawei.
How it unfolded
- Sep 9, 2026Apple launched the Duo, a folding $1,999 iPhone, at an event in Cupertino, California led by new CEO John Ternus.
- Sep 12, 2026TechRadar published its September 2026 cell phone deals roundup, including the new iPhone 18 Pro, Google Pixel, and Galaxy Z Fold.
- Sep 15, 2026Reuters published an article on Apple joining the foldable phone race with the $1,999 passport-sized Duo.