Foldable iPhone Debuts as Apple Preps Touchscreen MacBook Pros
The iPhone Duo is now on sale at $1,999 with a folding 5.4-inch cover screen and a 7.6-inch inner display. Reviewers see innovative ideas but also trade-offs, praising the matte inner screen and build while criticizing inconsistent software and everyday usability. Apple's October 28 event is expected to introduce redesigned MacBook Pros with OLED screens and touch input.
The iPhone Duo went on sale October 23, 2026, priced from $1,999. Its 5.4-inch cover panel opens to a 7.6-inch interior screen. Reviewers highlighted the matte finish for cutting glare and softening the visible fold, while praising construction and speed. They also noted uneven app layouts, unused space, and controls that take getting used to.
Apple's October 28 Los Angeles event is expected to center on 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros with OLED panels and Mac-first touch input, plus lighter designs, a stronger hinge, and a Dynamic Island instead of a notch. A refreshed iPad mini and M6 updates for the iMac and entry 14-inch MacBook Pro are also anticipated.
The Duo could affect early adopters, mobile developers, and people who rely on phones for work and media, since its price and usability trade-offs may shape whether foldables become mainstream. Apple's touchscreen MacBook Pro plans may influence designers, students, and office workers if touch changes how apps are built and used. These shifts may prompt app makers to adapt interfaces, though adoption could remain limited by cost and uneven software.