Apple's first foldable, the iPhone Duo, has its initial reviews out, and the 9to5Google Pixelated podcast dedicated episode 122 to the verdict. Hosts Abner, Damien, and Will break down what the hardware actually delivers after seven years of watching Samsung, Google, and others define the foldable category.
The core question driving the episode is not whether Apple built a good foldable, but whether it solved the problems that have plagued foldables since 2019. The title signals the answer: same problems, different logo. The discussion identifies specific gaps where Apple failed to catch competition that has had nearly a decade of iteration, and what Android OEMs can extract from Apple's approach now that the largest smartphone maker is finally in the segment.
The full episode is worth listening to for the competitive breakdown, not the summary judgment. Pixelated runs weekly on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, and Overcast. A members-only bonus episode ships via 9to5Google Pro at $5 per month.
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