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
Fresh off Apple’s new iPhone Duo announcement, the freshly released Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra are down to their best stand-alone deal prices yet. For a limited time, you can get up to $300 off a new device, no trade-in or carrier contract required. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Samsung’s
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
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