iPhone Duo Launches: 8 Things to Know About Apple's First Foldable

The Duo does not have Face ID, likely because the technology takes up too much space in the thin chassis. Instead, Apple brought back Touch ID on the right side, the first time it appears on a flagship iPhone. Wired notes this will take getting used to, but it is not a deal-breaker.

The Dynamic Island has not disappeared. Apple moved it to the top-right edge around the outer selfie camera, and on the inner display it appears at the top-right when a live activity is running. MagSafe is supported, but if you unfold the Duo and attach it to a car dock or tripod, it tips to one side due to uneven weight distribution. MagSafe wallets also stick out awkwardly past the lower edge because the Duo is shorter than other iPhones.

One of the best foldable features is using the superior rear cameras for selfies while previewing on the outer screen. Wired explains that you launch the camera, flip the phone around, and slide the on-screen control to show the full camera app on the outer display. This also disables the inner screen so your fingers do not accidentally switch modes. Do not confuse this with Duo Preview, which shows the viewfinder to the person you are photographing.

Apple shared a growing list of optimized apps including Netflix, Prime Video, Paramount+, Zoom, Slack, Salesforce, Instagram, DoorDash, WhatsApp and VLLO. Netflix, Prime Video and Paramount+ support half-folded tabletop mode, while Zoom can turn the inner display into a conference-room view. Gaming titles like Asphalt Legends, Zenless Zone Zero and UnGodly are also optimized.

At $1,999, the iPhone Duo is roughly 5,800 TND before any local taxes or import fees. Availability in Tunisia has not been announced, and the 70-country launch list shared by Apple does not confirm Tunisian retail. If you want one, expect to import it or buy through resellers, likely at a premium given the tight global supply.

For most readers in Tunisia, waiting may be the smarter move. Online orders are already pushed to January, and by then more apps will be optimized for the new screens. If you rely on Face ID or use a MagSafe wallet daily, try the Duo in person first, because both work differently here. Early adopters who want the latest Apple form factor should expect to pay above list price through third-party channels.