I did not expect to end the day hankering after a Duo … 
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I’m currently on a 16e, because I really don’t need any of the extra fancy features. And I really don’t need a phone as crazy as a Duo.
I am, however, hoping that Pencil support moves down the line. I’d probably be tempted to upgrade if they rolled out a 19 Pro Max next year with Pencil support. Otherwise, I’m likely good for at least a couple more years.
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I was unexpectedly impressed by the Duo. A thought crossed my mind (I’ll say it so you don’t have to, “here he goes again!” 
): what if I gave up my iPads and instead used a Duo as both a phone and a “tablet,” plus an MBP, instead of a Mac, iPad, and iPhone, or an iPad and iPhone? The Duo would be essentially a reading and annotation “tablet,” with no expectation of it functioning like a full-fledged iPad.
I would have to hold the Duo to see if I thought this was a reasonable possibility.
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Sounds like a good idea. It’s impressive but apparently it’s heavier than the Samsung and Pixel folding phones. It weighs 50 g more than my iPhone 16 Pro.
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sure, but if a Pro iPhone costs most of £1,500 then why not just get one Duo instead of one iPhone + one iPad?
I guess I don’t understand why most businesses wouldn’t just move to the cheap iPad? Pilots may end up moving to the Duo.
All I know is what I’ve read. In my day my charts and approach plates were paper. Today’s iPad software appears very sophisticated.
Like @Bmosbacker, I was unexpectedly surprised by the Duo. I was prepared to hate it, but I really found it quite impressive. (I know, Samsung has had this for years, blah, blah, blah.) It’s not for me, because I don’t like the tradeoffs, the square shape in folded mode doesn’t appeal to me, and I’m not giving up my 13” iPad Pro and don’t want two tablets. None of those are criticisms of the Duo, they are just me spewing out my own preferences. I could see this being the best-of-both-worlds for someone who uses an iPhone + and iPad Mini. This is a very “you’ve put your peanut butter in my chocolate” moment, for any of you who can remember the reference.
Ignoring price for a moment, I could see college kids, doctors and other healthcare professionals, field researchers, and journalists, especially, loving this thing.
I’ve really loved this series of iPhones: 13-17, and now 18. I like the design, like the year-over-year improvements, and while I won’t go on to say it’s peak iPhone, I like what Apple’s doing.
Like you, @geoffaire, that new Ultra is really calling to me.
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iPhone 15 Pro
Apple Watch Series 7
Airpod pro 3
Mac Mini M2 pro.
I’m not planning any upgrades for at least 3 years if not more, except for the new AppleTV. Come on, Apple! Hurry up!
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iPhone Duo in Australia starts at $3,499 AUD.
Here’s what you can buy today on eBay AU (all prices in AUD):
Refurbished:
13" M2 MBA 16/256: $1000
iPhone 15 Pro 128GB: $686.70
iPad Air 4th Gen 64GB: $379
Apple Pencil 2nd Gen: $138.50
Apple Watch SE 2nd Gen: $199
AirPods Pro (2nd Gen): $96
Apple TV 4K Wi-Fi 64GB (3rd Gen): $298
Dell P2721Q monitor: $350
New:
Apple AirTags 4 Pack: $159
Total: $3,107.20.
You are still left with $391.8 change.
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I thought the Duo looked great and has a lot of potential. What shocked me was that my wife saw it and said she wants one! She’s not what one would called a tech enthusiast and doesn’t care about new and shiny (what a super power!).
I avoid gen 1 devices but this is on my (her) radar.
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I cannot believe that it’s €1469 for the most basic iPhone Pro now 
I’ll be keeping my iPhones for as long as possible, regular updating costs more than a gambling habit these days!
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Like some of you, I was unexpectedly impressed by the Duo. Apple seems to have done an amazing job at making this much more than two phones stuck together. It’s not for me: I already find the smaller Pro phones a bit too big, but it’s the first foldable that I’ve seen that makes me pause and think that I might want it.
As far as pricing goes, that seems to be the case with everything that has RAM (and SSD) these days. Fortunately, phones and Macs have gotten so good lately, that they last a long time without feeling old. In my family phones last 5 to 6 years, with parents getting new ones and then handing the older ones down to the kids after 2 to 3 years. Usually a battery replacement makes an older phone feel new again.
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That extra couple inches of size between the mini and the regular base iPad makes a difference. And the base iPad weighs 50% more than the mini.
I realize that, in theory, the iPhone Duo could replace an iPad Mini - but:
- It’s 300% of the cost
- It’s designed to be a phone, which (in my experience) means iOS will be periodically hassling the user about how they haven’t activated cellular service.
- It’s more fragile due to the hinge
I see lots of iPads out there in the world, for everything from signing doctor office consent forms to POS systems. All of the things above are significant factors.
Yeah ok, I’ll agree that I hadn’t considered weight for businesses. Cheers
Duo looks alright, but I have zero interest in owning one. Its just not a form factor I need.
I wonder if the new display engine in the A20 Pro means that MacBook Neo 2 will support more than one external display?
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+1
I replaced my iPhone 11 with a 16P because it was promised to have “Apple Intelligence”. But I really liked my 11 because it did everything I needed and weighed less. (My 11 is currently running iOS 26 and its battery is still at 91%. )
Google has the majority of my files and my contact and calendar data, but I prefer Apple devices. So I have been syncing my contacts and calendars since day 1, and this week started using my MacBook Air to sync selected iCloud and Google Drive files.
Based on what I saw yesterday Apple Intelligence will probably require increasingly powerful devices. I’m hoping this hybrid approach will allow me to use my current iPad Air, 16P, and MBA as long as is practical.
I pay $14/month for email, 2TB of storage, and Gemini AI. And my data is protected by the same privacy and security as that used by healthcare and legal professionals, etc.
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Was hoping for a new AppleTV or HomePod announcement myself.
I’m really glad to see the Duo looks so promising. Most likely it’ll be my next phone. But… that being said, it’s going to be a while. I’ve got a 16 Pro that’s just fine, so until there’s a reason to move off of it, I’ll be keeping this one.
This has the added benefit of the world testing out the hardware for me for an extended period, shake the bugs out of a first-get Apple product, seeing what the long-term viability of that foldable screen is. By the time my 16 is ready to upgrade, I’m betting both the Duo and my wallet will be ready.
On another note, this is the first iPhone that’s looked less like a phone to me than a real “computing device”. Almost sci-fi. I think that’s Apple at their best, bringing us a little bit of the future. I feel like the Duo would be right at home in that episode of Dark Matter on Apple TV where they visit the super advanced version of Chicago.
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I’m hoping of a new Apple TV too. That now seems like an October event to me, given the rumors.
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