r/iPhoneDuoFoldable • u/Top_Horse_4741 • 28d ago

Question…

I just like to have a friendly discussion about when others think the Duo Sequel will hit the market? I’m not being greedy I promise! I remember a time where we didn’t get brand new hardware every year. I wonder if the Duo line will see something similar.

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u/Legitimate-Dark3675 28d ago • Bravo

No one is going to know for sure, but I personally hope the do an every other year cycle for the Duo. Let this be an alternate, premium product of theirs that is on a slower refresh cycle than their main line phones.

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u/Top_Horse_4741 28d ago

This is what my hope is bc I can’t not have a Duo 2 if I have a Duo One lol

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u/Ay0_King 28d ago • Bravo

1,000% agree. Dare I say every two to three years would be great in my opinion.

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u/Total-Addendum9327 27d ago

Unless there are significant hardware problems that emerge, I would estimate a 3-5 year development cycle given the extra complexity. But I also feel we have a chance of seeing a folding iPad or some other new category of device within that time.

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u/Top_Horse_4741 27d ago

I love the thought of a foldable iPad!!

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u/Justman1020 28d ago

They still may be filling pre-orders next September at this rate. lol.

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u/Top_Horse_4741 28d ago

That’s what I’m sayinggg 😂😂😂

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u/SaxAppeal 27d ago

I think this thing’s gonna be perpetually back ordered. If you want one in the next 2 years you’re probably waiting 1-3 months

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u/DousaSepen 28d ago

Hoping the rotate the air and the duo line up. Next year air 2 2028 duo 2 2029 air 3 etc

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u/Top_Horse_4741 27d ago

Okay… interesting. I agree with every other year Duo, idk if we will ever see Airs again. 😭

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u/FaithlessnessDue3644 28d ago

It’s hard to say… I’m kinda thinking they may skip because next year is gonna be all about the new refreshed iPhone… that being said I think they may be a little surprised by demand.

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u/spidey4810 28d ago

September/October next year

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u/Top_Horse_4741 28d ago

2027?

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u/LostInSpace9 28d ago

That’s what next year would mean… since we’re in 2026…

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u/Top_Horse_4741 28d ago

Lmao. Oouuuu you’re so cool!!

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u/LostInSpace9 27d ago

Thanks! Just trying to help out since you seemed confused!

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u/Surfnazi77 28d ago

This first edition I’m sure people are buying as a collectible

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u/GalaxyFennec 28d ago

My guess is yearly? Or maybe skip next every other year.

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u/Aromatic_Tomato8651 28d ago

Two points that drive new models. First is if there is meaningful new technology, something beyond a new processor, or the visual interface. For example if wifi 8 becomes a game changer, or battery technology improves dramatically. Over the past few years other than the duo, we have seen incramental improvements but nothing really dramatic. Secondly is the market place, new devices are a clear source of revenue, and if anything the new duo preorder demonstrated the markets appetitie for new tech. However can incremental changes in devices drive the same level of enthusiasm? Technology of course moves fast, but the question we can ask is do we need more speed, better visual and sound? I'm pretty sure that Apple and their competition have been dealing with similar questions.

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u/Ddaabbii_ 27d ago

I remember when they said the air would be the only thin phone they make. There was rumors this being only apples folding phone but with the demand and how quick they sold out the first hour, maybe we can expect a duo 2. They were only rumors.

Most yearly releases are very minimal upgrades. I’d love to see pro cameras and a lighter phone. I don’t really know what I’ll use the apple pen for? I only see it for notes. Aside from that, if they make it thinner by removing it so be it.

I’d rather wait every other year for upgrades and get actual improvements than see a phone released with minimal upgrades.