“iPhone Duo Review: Why Apple’s Big New Idea Should Have Been an iPad” — what this page in the network covers. The Vergecast’s David Pierce and Nilay Patel dive deep into the iPhone Duo, a device that earned a 7 out of 10 in our review—but that score was never set in stone. The duo unpacks the challenges of evaluating a bold new concept from Apple, the company behind the most popular smartphone in history. They explore how the iPhone Duo’s unusual form factor and software limitations affect everyday use, and why the review score might shift as the product matures.
Key discussion points include how the Duo handles multitasking, battery life, and the awkwardness of carrying a dual-screen phone. The hosts also compare it to existing iPads and foldables, questioning whether Apple missed an opportunity to simply make a better tablet instead. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.