We unfolded the iPhone Duo: Vergecast discusses Apple’s foldable
The Vergecast episode covers hands-on impressions of Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo, its software and multitasking, plus Watches and Mac LLMs.
By Maya Lindqvist · Senior Technology Correspondent
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“We unfolded the iPhone Duo” is a Vergecast episode published by The Verge on September 11, 2026. The program centers on hands-on discussion of Apple’s new foldable phone, including how its design, software and multitasking work, while also covering the iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch updates and local LLMs on Macs.
The episode is a discussion program rather than a product review or an Apple announcement. Jacob Kastrenakes hosts, and Allison Johnson joins after testing Apple’s new iPhones in Cupertino, according to The Verge.
What does “We unfolded the iPhone Duo” cover?
The iPhone Duo portion begins with an introduction to the device at about 12 minutes and 47 seconds in The Verge’s video edition. A later segment, beginning around 18 minutes and 12 seconds, turns to the phone’s software and multitasking.
The Verge says its hosts discuss how Apple selected features from existing Android foldables. The show’s description identifies foldable-phone hands-on impressions as a central topic, but it does not present the discussion as independent verification of Apple’s product specifications or performance claims.
Apple announced the iPhone Duo on September 9 as its first foldable iPhone. According to Apple, the device has a 7.6-inch internal display when opened and a 5.4-inch external display when shut. Apple says both screens use the same aspect ratio, while iOS 27 adapts its interface to the changing form factor.
Apple also says Duo can run two apps side by side, supports hands-free FaceTime calls and offers flexible viewing positions. Those functions are manufacturer descriptions, not findings from The Vergecast discussion.
- Apple has scheduled iPhone Duo preorders to begin October 16, 2026.
- Apple says the phone will become available on October 23, 2026.
- Apple lists star white and night sky as the available colors.
Outside the foldable-phone segment, the episode discusses the iPhone 18 Pro camera, including questions about its variable-aperture system. Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro models on September 9 and says they feature a 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera with variable aperture.
The program also examines the new Apple Watch sensor array and AI-related listening features, including potential privacy and social concerns raised by the hosts. Its final major technology segment considers running local LLMs on Macs, with AI researcher CJ Trowbridge joining Nilay Patel and David Imel.
The Verge’s video version runs 1 hour, 14 minutes and 34 seconds. Readers looking for the iPhone Duo discussion can use the listed chapter times, while the wider episode provides context on Apple’s broader September product announcements.
This story draws on original reporting from The Verge.