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Apple's iPhone Duo Market Entry Validates Foldable Smartphone Category

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 23

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What happened

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Apple is entering the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Duo, which is expected to be available for pre-orders next month. Industry reports indicate that this entry validates the foldable category, which Android brands have been building upon for years. Google believes that this market validation could increase consumer interest in Android foldable phones as well. The company notes that this market shift could push developers to properly optimize applications for larger displays.

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Why it matters

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The market entry is viewed by Google as potentially beneficial for the entire category. This influx of high-end hardware could raise the competitive bar for mobile operating system platforms. The event signals a potential shift in consumer expectations regarding large-screen, immersive mobile experiences.

Companies compete in the foldable phone market, and both Alphabet Inc. and Apple Inc. compete in the broader smartphone and wearables market.

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Who's involved

Apple Inc.Introducing the iPhone Duo into the competitive foldable smartphone market.
GoogleThe company whose Android ecosystem is seen as benefiting from the category validation.
NetflixA subscription video on-demand service used as an example of app optimization.
SlackA web-based instant messaging service cited as needing app optimization.

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Apple Inc.
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Netflix
American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service
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Sep 23androidcentral.com