iPhone Duo: What We Missed!
Marques Brownlee breaks down Apple's $2,000 iPhone Duo foldable, who it's actually for, and the pricing markups buyers outside the US will face.
The gist
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The Duo works as a phone when closed and a small tablet when open, so it suits people who want to replace both devices, not those happy with each separately.
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Apple built custom software for the folding form factor, including adapted home screens, camera apps, and Settings, rather than just stretching existing iPad layouts.
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International prices run 10 to 35 percent above US pricing, with the UK equivalent reaching around $2,700 USD.
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Brownlee says the target buyer is an early adopter with disposable income who wants one Apple device, and it is not the right pick for camera enthusiasts.
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