It’s been a week since the release of the iPhone Duo, and MacRumors Videographer Dan Barbera wanted to review his review because he was able to use the Duo for a longer period of time.
You’ve probably seen images of iPhone Duos with a bright white line on one side of the interior screen. There is a defect affecting some users, but Apple says this is an issue limited to a small number of units.
None of us MacRumors There was a display crack and we saw AI photos floating around, so it’s hard to tell how many people are actually having issues. iPhone Duos with the hinge issue that causes the screen to crack appear to be damaged shortly after purchase, so if you got an iPhone Duo last week and it’s still fine, it’s unlikely it has this defect.
The exterior screen is small, but Dan finds it useful for checking notifications, replying to messages, and scrolling through apps and websites. He unfolds it for multitasking or longer messages, and is a fan of using the iPhone Duo unfolded in portrait mode to watch videos and use an app at the same time.
He finds the Touch ID fingerprint sensor easy to find and says unlocking the Apple Watch is similar to Face ID. The cameras are just okay, and someone who zooms a lot will probably miss having a telephoto lens.
Battery life falls between an iPhone 18 Pro and a Pro Max, and for most people it will probably last a full day. Not all apps have been updated to the Duo layout yet, but it’s getting better. There’s an extension called Wider that extends the Safari window to the edges of the iPhone Duo’s outer screen, and it’s a big improvement. We may see more tweaks in the coming months as developers and users get used to the new look.
Dan says the iPhone Duo is the most excited about an iPhone in a long time, and he plans to continue using it even if it lacks a telephoto lens.
Have you purchased an iPhone Duo? What do you think of it now that you’ve been using it for a week? Let us know in the comments below.
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