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The popular Apple features you won't be getting with the iPhone Duo

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Engadget
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What happened

The iPhone Duo lacks a few features we're used to seeing on other iPhones.

Key facts

  • Reported by Engadget and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:45:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

What to watch next

  • Availability, pricing and rollout regions
  • Independent testing or verification of the claims made
  • Responses from regulators and competing platforms

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