Hands-on with the foldable iPhone Duo
The Verge got hands-on time with Apple's first foldable iPhone. The inner screen's matte finish handled glare well, the folding mechanism felt smooth and is IP68 rated, and the crease was almost impossible to find by touch. The 5.4-inch outer screen looks petite next to modern slab phones, while opening the device reveals the larger foldable experience.
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