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13 Sept 2026, 13:53 UTC · 2h ago
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Apple has introduced its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, starting at $1,999. — Entry into a new product category with high average selling prices typically drives significant revenue growth and market share shifts.
+0.60Apple launched a new 'Apple Upgrade' leasing program to offset rising device costs with low monthly payments. — Leasing models create recurring revenue streams and lower the barrier to entry for expensive hardware, potentially increasing unit sales.
+0.40iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models have received a $100 price increase, starting at $1,199 and $1,299. — Price hikes on core flagship products can expand gross margins, provided demand remains inelastic.
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Counterpoint Research projects Apple will ship 6 million units of the iPhone Duo this year. — Provides a concrete volume target for analysts to model initial foldable revenue contributions.
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The launch of the iPhone Duo is praised as a potential catalyst to legitimize and expand the foldable smartphone market.
Alphabet's Pixel Fold faces direct competition from Apple's new foldable entry.
Samsung faces new, highly anticipated competition from Apple in the foldable smartphone segment.
[mutual] Apple and Alphabet compete in the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Duo and Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold.
[mutual] Apple and Samsung Electronics compete directly in the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Duo and Galaxy Z Fold8.
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