📱 Apple Unveils First Foldable Smartphone "iPhone Duo"
• Overall Launch & Timeline: Apple announced the iPhone Duo, featuring a breakthrough foldable design powered by the A20 Pro chip, vapor chamber cooling, and dual-battery architecture. Pre-orders begin October 16, with availability on October 23. • Display & Hardware Specs: • Outer Screen: 5.4-inch display delivering 90% of screen area relative to iPhone 18 Pro. • Inner Canvas: 7.6-inch display (50% larger than Pro Max) with nano-texture finish for anti-glare and hidden FaceTime camera. • Features: 3000 nits peak brightness, ProMotion, Always-On, and upcoming USB-C Apple Pencil support. • Durability & Build: • Grade 5 titanium chassis, 3D-printed hinge cover, and Ceramic Shield 2 (3x scratch resistance). • IP68 splash, water, and dust resistance rating. • Software & AI: Integrates iOS 27, Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, and a dedicated Siri Camera mode via Camera Control. • National Context: Highlights Apple's ongoing push into premium consumer electronics, a key import category in Sri Lanka's high-end ICT & retail tech segment.