Indian rapper Santy Sharma posted a viral AI-generated meme on Instagram showing himself with a kidney removal scar while holding Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo, sarcastically commenting on the device's high price of approximately $3,100 in India. The meme plays on the common joke about selling one's kidney to afford expensive products, sparking widespread online engagement following Apple's September 9th announcement of the phone.
Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold is the company's fourth-generation foldable phone, featuring a traditional closed shape with an almost-square open display, IP68 water resistance, and an excellent triple camera system. Priced from £1,799, it runs Android 17 with AI tools and offers extended support until 2033, though battery life is slightly shorter than rivals and the display crease is more visible than competitors.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders show lukewarm demand with 3-4 week wait times only for select high-storage models, while most configurations are immediately available. Analyst Jeff Pu attributes softer-than-expected demand to limited spec upgrades and higher pricing, and has trimmed production estimates for both the Pro lineup and the upcoming iPhone Duo foldable.
Apple's iPhone Duo foldable device prompts developers to reconsider app design for flexible screens. The news roundup covers major tech industry stories including regulatory scrutiny of Nvidia's acquisition, security vulnerabilities in Microsoft and Apple products, and developments in AI, open-source software, and cybersecurity infrastructure.
New Apple CEO John Ternus attended the Emmy Awards two weeks after taking over from Tim Cook, demonstrating the unreleased iPhone Duo foldable device to press and celebrities. Apple's first foldable iPhone will launch next month at a $1999 starting price.
Samsung is reportedly considering an early release of the Galaxy Z TriFold 2 in response to Apple's iPhone Duo announcement, potentially moving the launch from 2027. The sequel is expected to be thinner, lighter, and more durable than the original model, with Samsung aiming to maintain a similar price point around $2,900.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a book-style foldable phone that opens into a large tablet-like screen for productivity tasks like reading PDFs, running spreadsheets, or using multiple apps simultaneously, while closing to pocket size for quick tasks on its cover display. It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, improved hinge design with a less noticeable crease, Galaxy AI capabilities, and is currently discounted to $1,650 from $1,900 on Amazon.
Apple's iPhone Duo includes a hidden "Shift Left Edge" display setting that adds a black border to the left side of the screen to accommodate cases that cover that area while preserving iOS back swipe functionality. The setting was discovered by blogger Nicolas Lellouche in the Display & Brightness menu, and the device launches October 23.
Samsung's Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra are reportedly upgrading to M16 OLED panels with improved brightness, color accuracy, and power efficiency, marking the first major display material upgrade in three years. The standard S27 and S27+ will use M14 panels, while M16 panels will also appear in upcoming Z Flip 9 and Z Fold 9 foldables in late 2027.
Samsung's Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra will feature M16 OLED panels, marking the first major OLED upgrade in three years, offering higher brightness, power efficiency, and color accuracy. The S27 and S27+ will use M14 panels. Samsung's foldable Z series is also expected to adopt M16 panels in 2027.
Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone with a 5.4-inch front display expanding to 7.6 inches, starting at $1,999. The company also introduced new AirPods with enhanced noise cancellation, iPhone 18 Pro with improved battery life, and an Apple Watch with conversation summarization, addressing long-standing criticism that Apple lacks innovation.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max became available for pre-order on Saturday, with most Pro models shipping on the September 18 launch day, while Pro Max availability is more limited except for the 2TB configuration. Some customers may delay purchases awaiting Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, launching October 23.
ESR has launched a comprehensive iPhone accessory lineup for Apple's new devices, including a premium Atelier Vegan Leather case designed specifically for the foldable iPhone Duo with a 180-degree rotating stand, along with versions for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models featuring military-grade protection and MagSafe compatibility.
Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo, unveiled as the company's first foldable smartphone, features side-mounted controls and Touch ID that left-handed users argue could make the $1,999 device difficult or unusable without a dedicated left-handed mode. The device has a 7.6-inch inner screen and 5.4-inch outer screen, but its design optimized for right-hand operation has sparked criticism from the left-handed community, though accessibility features are built in.
Apple's new iPhone Duo foldable features elegant split-screen multitasking that lets users see the home screen while using apps side-by-side, but the reviewer wishes Apple would bring this simpler approach to iPad, where iPadOS 27 still requires an all-or-nothing windowing system that feels convoluted.
Apple launched five new products this week including the foldable iPhone Duo ($1,999–$3,199), iPhone 18 Pro ($1,199), iPhone 18 Pro Max ($1,299), Apple Watch Series 12 ($399–$449), and AirPods 5 ($129–$149). Most products saw price increases, though AirPods 5 offers better value than its predecessor.
Apple's iPhone Duo, announced at Apple Event 2026, reportedly uses Samsung's foldable OLED panels under a three-year deal valued at up to $1.25 billion based on an estimated 5 million units shipped at $250 per panel. Samsung Display would supply the M16 OLED panels for the iPhone Duo and future models, though neither company has confirmed the agreement's terms or exclusivity details.
An opinion piece arguing that Apple enthusiasts need not respond to Android users' criticisms about feature parity and pricing, asserting that ecosystem integration and design cohesion justify Apple's appeal regardless of which platform innovates first.
iPhone Duo is a foldable Apple device with dual displays launching October 23, 2026, featuring a 7.6-inch inner screen and 5.4-inch outer screen. Developers can preview websites on the simulator by configuring Content-Security-Policy headers to allow embedding and removing X-Frame-Options restrictions. The device supports five postures and includes titanium construction, A20 Pro chip, and dual 48MP cameras.
T-Mobile is promoting an iPhone 18 Pro "On Us" deal ahead of preorders starting September 12, requiring carrier switch or phone trade-in plus enrollment in the $100/month Experience Beyond plan with bill credits over 36 months. Apple announced the iPhone 18 lineup including the new foldable iPhone 18 Duo on September 9, with the Duo featuring dual displays and starting at $1,999.