Apple Launches iPhone Duo, Its First Foldable Smartphone with Passport-Size Design
Apple has launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, featuring a passport-sized book-style design with a 7.6-inch inner foldable display and a 5.4-inch outer screen. Powered by the A20 Pro chip, it supports Apple Pencil and offers a dual 48MP rear camera system. The device uses a titanium frame, has Touch ID instead of Face ID, and is eSIM-only. Priced starting at $1,999 (around Rs 2,99,900 in India), pre-orders begin October 16 with availability from October 23. Samsung responded with social media jabs highlighting its earlier foldable models.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (60/100). Lens Score 32/100.
Outlets measured: timesnow, hindustantimes, thetelegraph, mint, thehindu, mint, businessstandard, moneycontrol, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 45/100 to 78/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 10 Sept, 04:54 am. Other outlets followed.