Apple has finally released its first foldable phone, named the iPhone\nDuo, alongside the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro series last week. The\narrival of this device has been highly anticipated, given that several\nother manufacturers have already introduced their foldable lines to the\nmarket.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe iPhone Duo represents the most transformative change to the\niPhone since its original version. With an entirely new design and an\nintuitive experience, this phone features the largest screen ever on an\niPhone, while remaining easy to slip into your pocket,\u201d said Apple CEO,\nJohn Ternus.<\/p>\n
The foldable phone, which has a passport-like shape, features Apple\u2019s\nfirst under-display camera technology. Several advanced features are\nalso embedded in this premium device, which is priced at S$3,099\n(approximately Rp43 million) in Singapore.<\/p>\n
Here are several standout features to consider before deciding to\nswitch to the iPhone Duo, as summarised from BGR, Wednesday\n(16\/9\/2026):<\/p>\n
Naturally, the main attraction of this phone is its ability to fold.\nApple has designed the folding mechanism exquisitely; when the phone is\nopened, the screen appears seamless like glass, providing a smooth\ntransition when moving applications from the outer screen to the inner\nscreen and vice versa.<\/p>\n
The device is also claimed to have high durability thanks to titanium\nmaterials, protective glass layers, and a micro-blasted finish on the\nhinge cover.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the iPhone Duo is resilient in various conditions as it\nhas obtained IP68 water and dust resistance certification, making it\nsafe from rain, poolside splashes, or use at the beach.<\/p>\n
One of the most exciting innovations in this phone is the inclusion\nof an under-display camera on the inner panel. With this technology,\nwhen the camera is inactive, users can enjoy a full view of the inner\nscreen without the distraction of a notch or punch hole.<\/p>\n
Overall, the phone is equipped with four cameras. The main system\nconsists of an ultrawide camera and a Fusion main camera, each with a\n48MP resolution, as well as a 12MP front-facing camera with Center Stage\nsupport.<\/p>\n
For the first time, an iPhone comes with a matte texture screen\noption. Previously, similar capabilities were introduced by Samsung via\nthe Galaxy S26 Ultra for privacy purposes.<\/p>\n
Apple introduced the matte screen on the iPhone Duo with several key\nconsiderations. Firstly, this layer serves to reduce light reflections\n(glare) on the inner screen while also masking the crease and the selfie\ncamera lens.<\/p>\n
An additional benefit is that the matte surface is claimed to provide\na much more comfortable tactile sensation in the hand.<\/p>\n
The iPhone Duo is powered by the latest operating system, iOS 27,\nwhich offers a significantly different navigation experience. One such\nfeature is an iPad-like interface, where users can run two applications\nside-by-side.<\/p>\n
Full support for Apple Pencil usage is also available. Apple has also\noverhauled several interface elements, such as moving the app dock to\nthe right corner of the screen alongside the Wi-Fi and cellular\nindicators.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the iPhone Duo\u2019s orientation can adjust automatically\ndepending on how the user interacts with it. For example, when placed in\nan upright position, the phone enters StandBy Mode to display calendar\nwidgets, night lights, or video players.<\/p>\n
When placed in a half-folded (lounge) position, users can enjoy video\ncontent on one side of the screen, while the other side displays control\nbuttons such as play and pause.<\/p>\n
The iPhone Duo is equipped with various creative photography features\nthat utilise its foldable design:<\/p>\n
Smart Take: Automatically captures photos without a timer because\nthe system can recognise when the user is ready to pose.<\/p><\/li>\n
Duo Preview: Allows both screens to display previews of photos\nand videos simultaneously, so the subject can immediately see if the\nresult is satisfactory.<\/p><\/li>\n
Kid Cue: Displays various interactive animations on the outer\nscreen, which is very helpful for attracting children\u2019s attention to\nfocus on the camera.<\/p><\/li>\n
Duo FaceTime: The outer screen can also be utilised by others\nnearby, allowing FaceTime video call participants to be more numerous\nand interactive.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/5-features-exclusive-to-iphone-duo-apples-first-foldable-phone-1789549232", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }