The Vergecast · October 21, 2026 · 1h 5m

How we really feel about the iPhone Duo | Livestream

The Vergecast hosts a live Q&A about the iPhone Duo on its review embargo day. David Pierce and Nilay Patel are joined by senior smartphone reviewer Allison Johnson, who authored The Verge's review. They walk through the device's standout foldable form factor, its messy software experience, and the high price that makes it feel like a preview for early adopters rather than a broadly recommendable product.

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The iPhone Duo is a messy, expensive, good time

The iPhone Duo delivers a genuinely fun and impressive foldable experience, but it's held back by inconsistent software, high fragility, and an extreme price.

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The foldable hardware impresses but software can't keep up

Apple's foldable hardware is polished, but iOS hasn't been meaningfully redesigned for the dual-screen form factor, leading to frequent awkwardness.

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