Sue is still using hers (was my old one). She says it does the job for her.
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It was and still is a great phone hence me not upgrading for years even though I know the camera modules are considerably better for ages.
Lack of iOS updates and recently a few important apps which no longer work push me to upgrade. Almost went for one of the 17 range but held out for various reasons and put some dosh aside for an 18 Pro version. Got daughter a standard 17 last year to replace her iPhone X and sheās very happy with it - was tempted myself but held off. Standard iPhone 18s wonāt be announced/released until next spring I believe.
It doesnāt look leftie (as in left-handed, not the other type of leftie) friendly. Unless it re-orients so you can use your left thumb on the screen.
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Iād be interested to see it next to a 16. My biggest bugbear on phones is trouser pockets. I find that most trousers donāt take the size of phones into consideration when adding a pocket. They are rarely deep enough, or the phone bulges out.
I do really like Face ID, so that would be a big no no on this model.
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No, too expensive, too much Apple!
I love my cheaper Android phones!
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Fascinating iPhone 3G bezel by the look of it.
These are reasonable questions, especially regarding cost and long-term durability. A folding iPhone would not clearly replace a standard iPhone and iPad for most users, particularly since the separate devices are already familiar and more likely to endure.
Yet I can imagine a niche for someone (like me) who prefers a phone-sized tool while out, using a larger screen for reading, maps, travel, messaging, video, or light work without carrying another device. It has always been a pain for me to carry around a MacBook Air for long-distance travel; like last year, I travelled to 5 different countries for 5 weeks, so this is less about unique capability and more about carrying fewer items.
Durability remains the key challenge. Apple would need to show that the hinge, display, and crease will last several years, not just appear impressive in launch videos.
I would also exclude character judgment: people purchase costly gadgets for many reasons, not all of them unreasonable.
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When you look at the dimensions, youāre essentially describing an iPad Mini. The Duo is lighter than a Mini but heavy for a phone. Itās also denser.
The IP68 rating is an interesting one. Letās see how the testers break that down in practice. The Mini more resistant to screen damage, no hinge wear and better in extreme temperatures. So if youāre travelling the world.
Rough guess? Theyāll discontinue the Mini to force this into that space. Itās niche space already and this will make it even more so.
Youāre free to draw your own conclusions as regards the people who might buy a product such as this. As am I.
No!
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Not for me.. it just looks too impractical to actually use as a telephone which is what I use my mobile forā¦ but I guess if you are after an iPad type device that doubles up as a telephone it might be interestingā¦ but I think the pricing will put most off.
I guess the other consideration is whether Apple have now introduced a device ākillā option to deter theftā¦ without that it starts to be too much of a honey pot at that price.
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Loss of Face ID and the camera wouldnāt cause me a problem and I like idea of combining 2 gadgets into one. But both my iPhone and iPad are less than 12 months old so no decision for another 4 years at least.
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Apple are a gimmick without Mr Jobs, Tim Apple ruined the brand
Martin
Beware iOS 26 and aboveā¦ the worst designed UI Iāve ever had the displeasure to use. Itās a bit of a shock (still) compared to what went before. Main bugbear is the moving and disappearing/reappearing elements of the UI that make it quite hard to actually press the button you wanted to.
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Donāt know how effective it is, thankfully not had to use it yet.
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That judgment is broad. Apple has shifted under Cook, and not every choice will satisfy everyone, yet āruinedā conflicts with the quality, durability, and utility many still find in its devices.
What exactly do you believe Apple has lost since Jobs? Product vision, design, software quality, or value for money?
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Yes, I understand why more animation and context-sensitive controls might feel annoying, especially when familiar buttons shift just as you reach for them.
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Thereās nothing there you canāt turn off though. Of all the issues with this device I think we can confidently say that iOS itself wonāt be top of the list.
I like the idea in theory. In practiceā¦ and at this cost with the likely loss of durability.
Any folding Lines on the screen? If no I will consider buying
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Thank you Sean
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