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If you bought an iPhone Duo, have you kept or returned it? [Poll]
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When Apple announced the iPhone Duo back in September, the company called it “the most transformational change to iPhone since the original,” and there’s no doubt that it generated a huge amount of excitement.
But a new report suggests that for some buyers the novelty quickly wore off, and they ended up returning their devices. Is this just a handful of people, or is it more common … ?
It’s been a very long time since any smartphone launch has generated quite so much buzz. Apple called it a breakthrough in iPhone design.
iPhone Duo features a breakthrough foldable design that’s beautiful, versatile, and durable, opening up possibilities that feel entirely new yet remarkably familiar […]
“iPhone Duo is the most transformational change to iPhone since the original. With an entirely new design and intuitive experiences, it shows what’s possible when hardware and software are engineered together and redefines what it means to use a foldable phone,” said John Ternus.
Despite not really being the target market for the phone, I was still wowed by the launch video and remained incredibly impressed when I got some hands-on time with one.
Many couldn’t resist buying one despite the price – but The Verge notes that not everyone has ending up keeping the device. Apple allows you to return any product within 14 days for a full refund without having to give any reason. That window has come to an end for some of the first buyers and the site’s Alison Johnson spoke with some of those who’d decided to take advantage of it.
The iPhone Duo replaced both my iPhone 15 Pro Max and my iPad Mini 6. It now is my phone and iPad mini in my pocket. This is the dream phone I never knew I wanted.
And for the lack of Face ID, Touch ID works perfect with my Apple Watch. And even without wearing it, I don’t see the big deal of the ‘huge’ effort of bringing my finger to a button.
For the lacking 5x zoom that I had on my Pro Max, I haven’t had a moment yet that I wanted to use it to be honest. Those moments will definitely arise, but the lack of that camera cannot go up against the amazing overall experience of the iPhone Duo.