Apple's $1,999 iPhone Duo Wins Over Reporter After 5 Days Despite App Bugs

3 articles · Updated · TechCrunch · Oct 30

Five days of vacation use turned a skeptical tester into an iPhone Duo convert, with the foldable proving more appealing in daily use than expected despite repeated thoughts of switching back.
The biggest frictions were software and ergonomics: some apps still showed black bars or froze, Touch ID felt clumsy for Apple Pay, and the camera lagged a Pro Max enough that the reporter carried two phones.
Durability and design helped offset those drawbacks. The Duo survived at least three drops and repeated sitting pressure, while its foldable form, subtle crease and IP68 dust resistance made it feel less fragile than feared.
At $1,999, the device still looks best suited to early adopters, but the report argues Apple's entry could push foldables into the mainstream and even encourage more deliberate, less compulsive phone use.