The MacRumors Show: Is the iPhone Duo Actually Worth It?
The MacRumors Show: Is the iPhone Duo Actually Worth It?Friday September 18, 2026 9:15 am PDT by Hartley CharltonOn this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we revisit the iPhone Duo debate, early impressions of the AirPods 5, and the merits of Apple's latest iPhone and Apple Watch upgrades. Combining an iPhone and an iPad-like device has obvious appeal, but its value depends on how often that extra screen space would actually be used. Watching videos, reading, referencing documents, and working across multiple apps could all make the foldable display worthwhile, particularly when traveling.
- ▪The MacRumors Show: Is the iPhone Duo Actually Worth It?Friday September 18, 2026 9:15 am PDT by Hartley CharltonOn this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we revisit the iPhone Duo debate, early impressions of the AirPods 5, and the mer
- ▪Combining an iPhone and an iPad-like device has obvious appeal, but its value depends on how often that extra screen space would actually be used.
- ▪Watching videos, reading, referencing documents, and working across multiple apps could all make the foldable display worthwhile, particularly when traveling.
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The MacRumors Show: Is the iPhone Duo Actually Worth It?Friday September 18, 2026 9:15 am PDT by Hartley CharltonOn this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we revisit the iPhone Duo debate, early impressions of the AirPods 5, and the merits of Apple's latest iPhone and Apple Watch upgrades. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videosApple's first foldable iPhone continues to divide opinion, with much of the discussion centering on whether its larger inner display justifies the compromises elsewhere. Combining an iPhone and an iPad-like device has obvious appeal, but its value depends on how often that extra screen space would actually be used.
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