iPhone Foldable: Name likely indeed “Duo” – and an inventor named Tim Cook
After months of “Ultra” naming, Apple now seems to have decided on a different name for its foldable. There is also new information about its origin.
A foldable smartphone (here from Samsung).
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Initially, it was just a (presumably unfounded) rumor: Apple’s very first foldable, which is expected to be unveiled today from 7 PM, is not to be called “iPhone Ultra,” as has been rumored for months, but will be called “iPhone Duo.” This information comes from a reliable source: Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, who has good sources in and around Cupertino, mentions the brand name for the first time in a report today. Previously, he too regularly spoke of the “iPhone Ultra,” and it was said that this name was also used internally at Apple for the foldable iPhone. However, Apple is known to change such information even shortly before events, at least if there is enough time to adapt marketing materials and packaging information. Since it also looks like the iPhone Duo will probably not be delivered until October, this would not be a problem in this case.
Hardware information and the question about the stylus
Gurman further writes in his report that the new foldable will start at at least 2000 US dollars. In euros with VAT, it could therefore approach almost 2500 euros. Higher configurations (presumably with up to 2 TByte) could even reach 3000 US dollars, according to industry sources. The entry-level model could be delivered with 256 GByte NAND.
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Two colors (White and Dark Blue) are planned, and the devices will reportedly be compatible with the Apple Pencil after all, Gurman writes. There are two cameras on the back, each with 48 megapixels, and a 12-megapixel selfie camera. Multiple apps can be used in parallel when unfolded. There will be “iPad-like multitasking.” The name “Duo” was used by Apple, among others, for a PowerBook from the nineties.
Origin story of the iPhone Duo
According to Bloomberg, new Apple Watch models and new AirPods (5th generation) will also be introduced. It remains to be seen whether new “Home Hub,” new Apple TV devices, and HomePod minis will also be shown. The event is also intended to introduce the new Apple CEO, John Ternus, with a fireworks display of products. Although Tim Cook is expected to be present, he will only be sitting in the VIP row and will not appear in the presentation video that Apple is apparently planning once again.
Meanwhile, Cook is said to have played an important role in the foldable introduction. The current chairman of the board is said to have experienced the foldable trend in Asia back in 2020 and then pushed Apple to adopt the form factor. Internally, however, planning for the technology is said to have existed long before Samsung’s first Fold in 2019. However, the company did not see the necessary durability and quality – and therefore took until 2026 to release a first foldable iPhone.
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