The Vergecast gave the new folding iPhone Duo a score of 7 out of 10. On this episode, David Pierce and Nilay Patel ask whether that was the right call. They admit it might not stay the right score as the phone changes.
They also ask whether the Duo would have worked better as an iPad. The outer screen has been heavily criticised, with one reviewer calling it the worst iPhone screen ever.
π The Backstory
The Duo is Apple's first folding phone, and reviews weigh the hinge, the crease in the screen, battery life and a high price. Scores for brand-new designs often shift once apps catch up.
The episode also covers a major PHP security flaw that shook the web this week, the rise of AI shopping agents, and confusion around Google's Gemini announcements.
π― Why It Matters
Folding phones are the biggest change to smartphones in years. Early reviews help buyers decide whether a first-generation design is worth the money.
The Vergecast gave the new folding iPhone Duo a score of 7 out of 10. On this episode, David Pierce and Nilay Patel ask whether that was the right call. They admit it might not stay the right score as the phone changes.
They also ask whether the Duo would have worked better as an iPad. The outer screen has been heavily criticised, with one reviewer calling it the worst iPhone screen ever.
The Duo is Apple's first folding phone, and reviews weigh the hinge, the crease in the screen, battery life and a high price. Scores for brand-new designs often shift once apps catch up.
The episode also covers a major PHP security flaw that shook the web this week, the rise of AI shopping agents, and confusion around Google's Gemini announcements.
Folding phones are the biggest change to smartphones in years. Early reviews help buyers decide whether a first-generation design is worth the money.