Apple has launched its first-ever foldable iPhone, entering a market where several other smartphone companies already offer foldable devices.
The new foldable iPhone, named iPhone Duo, features a design inspired by a passport. The device comes with rounded edges and a 19-centimeter display that can be used in both horizontal and vertical orientations.
The phone also has a smaller display that allows users to operate it while the device is folded. According to Apple, when fully opened, the new foldable iPhone is the thinnest iPhone the company has ever produced.
The new device has also become the most expensive iPhone launched by Apple so far. The top-end version of the foldable iPhone is priced at $3,199.
Apple unveiled the device during a colorful launch event led by the company’s new chief, John Ternus. The launch marks Apple’s entry into the growing foldable smartphone market, which already includes products from several major smartphone manufacturers.
Technology experts believe the high price of the new iPhone could be the biggest challenge for Apple. The success of the expensive foldable device will also be an important test for John Ternus as he takes on leadership of the company.
With its foldable design, large display and premium pricing, Apple’s new iPhone is expected to attract significant attention in the global smartphone market.