Apple’s New Foldable Phone Poised for Strong Sales

Apple has released a foldable phone called the iPhone Duo. Other companies like Samsung and ASUS already make foldable phones. Some people are now discussing whether Apple should expand its foldable phone line with smaller and larger versions, and there are mixed reactions to the iPhone Duo's design and durability.

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National story. 183 articles from 77 sources. 67 are on the bar; 10 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated Sep 12, 2026.

How each side is putting it

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14 sources
Fast CompanyLean Left· Sep 12, 2026

The iPhone Duo isn’t just a folding phone

Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· Sep 11, 2026

Off the news: Apple takes big bite with foldable iPhone

BloombergLean Left· Sep 10, 2026

iPhone Duo Hands-On: Apple’s First Foldable Phone Makes Strong First Impression

CheddarLean Left· Sep 10, 2026

Apple Unveils First Ever Foldable iPhone

Ran by 2 outlets· Philadelphia Inquirer, The Boston Globe
Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Sep 10, 2026

Foldable Phones Are Unpopular. Why Is Apple Selling One?

The Boston GlobeLean Left· Sep 10, 2026

Foldable phones are unpopular. Why is Apple selling one?

Center

42 sources
KiplingerCenter· Sep 11, 2026

Apple’s New Foldable Phone Poised for Strong Sales

CNETCenter· Sep 11, 2026

A Breakthrough? Or Just Breakable? Apple Unveiled the iPhone Duo, and CNET Writers Have Many Thoughts

CNETCenter· Sep 10, 2026

Bye-Bye, iPad. The iPhone Duo Could Be the All-in-One You Need

CNETCenter· Sep 10, 2026

Is It Me or Is the iPhone Duo Looking More Like the All-in-One Device?

Ran by 3 outlets· KRDO, KESQ Palm Springs, +1 more
KRDOCenter· Sep 10, 2026

What it’s like to use the iPhone Duo, Apple’s biggest change to the iPhone in its history

KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· Sep 10, 2026

What it’s like to use the iPhone Duo, Apple’s biggest change to the iPhone in its history

Local News 8Center· Sep 9, 2026

What it’s like to use the iPhone Duo, Apple’s biggest change to the iPhone in its history

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11 sources
FOX BusinessLean Right· Sep 10, 2026

Inside John Ternus' first Apple launch event as CEO: Foldable iPhone Duo, AI and more

The Jewish VoiceRight· Sep 10, 2026

Apple Unveils Groundbreaking Foldable iPhone Duo as New CEO John Ternus Begins Tenure With Major Hardware Push

ObserverLean Right· Sep 9, 2026

John Ternus Opens His Apple Era With the Foldable iPhone Duo

FortuneLean Right· Sep 9, 2026

21 photos of Apple’s first-ever foldable iPhone

AL.comLean Right· Sep 9, 2026

Apple to release its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo

Other outlets

International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage

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18 articles
EngadgetLean Left· Sep 11, 2026

Where should Apple go after the iPhone Duo? Bring on smaller and larger foldables

EngadgetLean Left· Sep 10, 2026

The iPhone Duo just might live up to the hype

Al JazeeraLean Left· Sep 10, 2026

Apple unveils first-ever foldable iPhone Duo

BGRLean Left· Sep 9, 2026

I've Never Liked Folding Phones, But Here's Why I'm Pre-Ordering The iPhone Duo

BGRLean Left· Sep 9, 2026

Fanboys Gather At Apple Park Visitor Center For The iPhone Duo Announcement

Center

2 articles
France 24Center· Sep 10, 2026

Apple's new foldable iPhone: expensive gadget or bold statement?

Financial TimesCenter· Sep 9, 2026

Apple raises iPhone prices ahead of foldable device launch

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The story so far

5 developments
  1. Sep 8Apple event expected to debut foldable iPhone and new CEO John Ternus
  2. Sep 9Watch live: Apple to hold 'Surprise and Shine' September event
  3. Sep 9New Apple CEO to unveil latest iPhone lineup
  4. Sep 9Apple unveils foldable iPhone Duo at September event
  5. Sep 11Apple’s New Foldable Phone Poised for Strong Sales

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