Apple launches $1,999 foldable iPhone Duo as it joins the foldable race
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Apple's launch of the $1,999 foldable iPhone Duo signals a major product-cycle shift and an attempt to penetrate a segment led by Samsung and Chinese OEMs. If demand meets bullish analyst expectations, near-term focus will turn to mix, margins, and supply-chain execution for foldable components. The stock's 0.3% decline on the day suggests initial skepticism and profit-taking despite the strategic significance.
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NCSKAAPL2USD/USDT+3.44%
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Apple introduced its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, priced at $1,999. The passport-style device opens into a 7.6inch display that can be used horizontally or vertically and includes a smaller outer screen when folded. The launch was led by new CEO John Ternus and is seen as Apple’s biggest iPhone redesign since the iPhone X in 2017. Analysts forecast strong demand and say Apple could take 40% of the foldable market by the end of next year, even as the stock fell 0.3% on the day of the announcement.
