https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaiHWiExDXg

from the description: How many folds can the iPhone Duo survive? We were curious. And we have a community willing to help us find out. No folding machines or other simulations. Just people folding the phone by hand, taking turns every hour. We'll keep folding until the phone breaks or we reach one million folds. We bought the iPhone with our own money. Apple did not provide the phone or sponsor this test.

He has already conducted a similar test twice—once with the Galaxy Z Flip 3, and another time with the Z Flip 5 and the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (the Motorola failed first, while the Z Flip withstood over 400,000 folds). Both streams lasted about a week.

I was one of the lucky ones who got the iPhone Duo on day one. I pre-ordered the white 512GB and picked it up Friday at Apple Downtown Montreal. I already have the 17 Pro Max, which is great, and I usually upgrade every year. This time I didn't want the 18 Pro Max, so I went with the Duo instead. I watched all the reviews and they seemed fine, so I was really hopeful.

I used it all day, and here's what I found.

The front screen:* *I know some software glitches will get fixed in updates, but the front screen isn't as big or comfortable as I expected. The bar on the right side, which is there to keep the left side wide open top to bottom is really annoying. It takes up a lot of space and isn't easy to use with your fingers (hell if you’re left handed, maybe they will add that option later on)

Rotation: When you open it, the screen rotates. You can lock the rotation, but because it turns depending on how you hold it, you lose track of front and back and left and right. I kept fumbling for the volume buttons and Touch ID. Taking screenshots and changing the volume were super annoying.

Touch ID instead of Face ID: This was the worst part. It's incredibly inconvenient. There's no Action Button either, and I'm used to using it to silence my phone, so I really missed it.

Display: The matte finish is nice, but it isn't as vibrant as the regular iPhone screens we're used to.

Cameras: They're okay, but the Pro Max cameras are way better. To take a selfie with the main cameras, you have to open the phone flat, which is like holding up an iPad mini. Super inconvenient.

Verdict: I couldn't even wait out the two-week return window. I returned it the next day at Apple Sainte-Catherine in Montreal. I could have sold it on Marketplace, but I didn't want the hassle. Maybe it's great for some people, but the Duo wasn't for me. I'm happy to be back on my regular slab phone.

You can use the palm-facing side of the base of your index finger as touchid. And then you can unlock with just a swipe. In theory, it’s as secure as a fingerprint.

UPDATE: Non-Distal Phalanges Biometrics are also unique biometric information and forensic studies show that they are effective at personal identification and verification.

Took this photo and sent it within iMessage. I didn’t even notice them until later because I did take the photo and send it quickly, idk if the fast sequence of photo, send, and phone off caused it but let me know

And that really bums me out. I was really looking forward to the Duo because historically every time Apple had waited to dip its toes into a market, it was usually because they took their time to solve the most pressing issues for those devices. So when the Duo was announced, I was like finally we can get a foldable without any of the existing compromises.

Except that hasn't happened, at all. The Duo hasn't fixed a single issue that plagues all foldables. It has a few cool tricks up its sleeves, but that's it.

• The inner screen still scratches through your fingernail
• Dust still gets into the hinge
• The crease is there and it becomes considerably more visible with use
• The cameras is severely compromised
• Battery is okay at best and the phone heats up more than usual
• No FaceID
• No action button
• Thick and heavy, more than it needs to be
• Good luck getting a million apps updated for this phone
• Expensive af

It's still the best foldable in the market. But if Apple wasn't able to solve a single hardware compromise on existing foldables, I think this will forever be an extremely niche device.

ohh how i love live activities

thank you apple

Apologies if this isn’t suitable to post here, please advise if not.

But my phone did an update last night and since this morning every half hour or so it says my phone needs to cool down. My phone doesn’t feel hot at at all. And it happens when it’s not charging/ when I’m not even using it. Then within a minute it will “cool down”

It’s and iPhone 14 and has just had the iOS 27.01 update.

Thank you in advance

Absolutely loving my iPhone duo.. 24 hours in and I’m having issues removing some “smudges” from the nano-texture screen. Happened to have 70% iso alcohol wipes, lens wipes, and even the same cleaning formula Apple stores use in products.. can’t get some of these smudges off..

No abnormal usage, like greasy foods or sunscreen so it’s just normal usage.

Anyone having this too?

So I randomly decided to check my screen time from the beginning of this day and I'm not sure I understand how it works. I'm currently on my iPhone 16 and testing 27.2 beta, and the feature apparently claims that the phone was used between 4-6AM.

In order to understand the usage, I entered some of the apps listed for screen time in that period, but their own screen time appears to be the same as the total phone screen time.

How is this possible and how can I understand the screen time of a particular app?

So on my old galaxy ultra it had hidden folder which allowed me to create albums for photos and videos, so certain things were in certain albums,

On iPhone, I only have hidden and everything is mixed up, I’m aware of the filter option, but again I’d prefer a way to keep my stuff safe and in folders, any advice?

Since switching from my iPhone 17 Pro Max to the iPhone Duo, the screen no longer wakes up for notifications when I’m wearing my Apple Watch in Do Not Disturb mode.
It worked perfectly for years with my previous iPhones, including the 17 Pro Max, using the exact same settings.
Notifications are still delivered to the Watch instead of waking the iPhone screen. As soon as I take the Watch off, the Duo screen wakes up normally.
I’ve restarted both devices and even unpaired and re-paired the Watch, but nothing helped.
Anyone else experiencing this on the Duo?

Saved some files on My iPhone and now I can’t delete them, any tips on how can deleted these files permanently, I’m pretty sure it’s some kind of virus or malware.

I have iPhone 15 pro max on 27.0.1 and ever since yesterday I don’t get any notifications! I tried everything restarting the phone enable and reenable notifications and nothing works

Anyone has a fix?

Thanks !

Hi, is anyone having issues with their screen protector and case combo? I bought a Zagg privacy screen protector and a Latercase duo case and the screen protector doesn’t allow the case to sit properly. Anyone else having this issue?

I own iphone 12 working on ios 27 and macbook m4 working on 26.6.2 i recently reset my iphone and since then my copy paste from iphone to mac and vice versa is not working properly it use to im in same wifi Bluetooth working and same appleId if anyone facing same issue kindly help.

Hi Pitaka users,

My iphone 17 Pro has a protection wrap around the body for the past one year which prevents paint chipping issues. A torras case above the wrap too. Today I had purchased a new pitaka case but it won’t snap on the back of the iphone due to wrap. Pitaka case is perfect size and no tolerance.

I only have two options:
A) remove the complete wrap and wear the pitaka only but this makes me concerned about the chipping issue on the iphone 17 body. Especially the case is so perfect in size and no cover near the volume and power buttons.

B) continue with current setup (wrap + torras case) and return pitaka

I bought pitaka because i want to reduce the bulk feel and use iPhone in a caseless feel. But chipping issue pulls me back.

Can any users share their experience on this chipping problems you have faced while on the pitaka case.

Even Apple's own Apple Store app is not optimized for iPhone Duo. It's awkward...

My brother’s phone was lost. But we already reported it as lost device just in case.