For months, rumors suggested Apple would name its first foldable the iPhone Ultra. But on Wednesday, the company unveiled its highly anticipated device with a different name: the iPhone Duo. Skipping the Ultra name feels fitting for a foldable that doesn’t quite offer Apple’s highest-end features. The Duo is still a premium device, but it
Companies often focus on features like thinness and screen size when launching foldable phones. But for many people, one of the biggest concerns is durability. If you’re spending around $2,000 on a phone, you want to know it can withstand whatever life throws at it. Apple’s iPhone Duo and Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold stand
I review a lot of phones, and most of the time, it’s easy to move on to the next handset. But the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 gave me a problem I didn’t expect: I genuinely didn’t want to stop using it. I fell for the adorable, passport-size foldable the moment I got my hands
You know the person blocking your view of the concert because their phone is swaying in the air, recording the entire thing? Get ready for the unfolded version of it. This week on The Vergecast, we dive right into the big week of Apple news. First, it’s the refreshed Mac Mini and Mac Studio, as
Today, Google dropped its 2026 Pixel hardware and the focus is clear – deliver more practical AI help, better cameras that are easier to use, and a few thoughtful hardware touches that actually change how you use the devices day to day. The Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11
What makes the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra so Ultra? Samsung’s first foldable with the Ultra name isn’t a souped-up version of the regular Fold 8, as you might expect. Where the Z Fold 8 is squat and wide, the Fold 8 Ultra retains the thin outer screen and square inner panel of the
