Show HN: Foldelight – the iPhone Duo folding effect the MacBook was owed
ThinkingNews Desk · how this was written
Apple has released the iPhone Duo, a dual-screen foldable phone that folds into a compact form factor. The device’s design includes a folding effect that mirrors the MacBook’s hinge mechanism, and experts suggest Apple should expand its foldable lineup with both smaller and larger models.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- Hacker News·Show HN: Foldelight – the iPhone Duo folding effect the MacBook was owed
- Engadget·Where should Apple go after the iPhone Duo? Bring on smaller and larger foldables
Apple’s $1,999 iPhone Duo demonstrates that Apple can produce an ultra-thin, hinge-based device, prompting calls for a smaller “iPhone Flip” modeled on Samsung’s Z Flip and a larger foldable iPad that could mimic the Duo’s dual-screen layout. The author argues Apple’s software expertise would let the foldable iPad function as a full-screen tablet, a pseudo-laptop, or a multitasking hub, offering a clear advantage over current Android-focused competitors.
- The Verge·We unfolded the iPhone Duo
Apple unveiled its first folding phone, the iPhone 18 Pro, during a launch event where CEO John Ternus made his debut appearance. Reviewers tested the new variable-aperture camera, noting its potential to improve image quality. The event also highlighted Apple’s integration of AI features into the Apple Watch.
Related stories
- Sources: Apple is set to debut the foldable iPhone Duo at $2,000+ with 256GB of storage, with sales starting as early as October, in white and dark blue (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg)7 outlets
- Apple Unveils iPhone Duo4 outlets
- Apple's unveils its first folding iPhone3 outlets
- Apple’s foldable iPhone is on track to launch in September, report says4 outlets