How the iPhone Duo's software is different from a standard iPhone

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

The iPhone Duo makes some big changes to iOS to account for the foldable design.

It affects the camera, multitasking and more.

Key facts

  • Reported by Engadget and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:00:00 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

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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