📱 [Tech News] Apple Enters the Foldable Era! New CEO's Debut Features 'iPhone Duo' with Competitive Pricing

Apple's fall product launch event was grandly held on September 9th, US time! The new CEO, John Ternus, who just took over from Tim Cook, made his debut on stage and brought a brand-new product that has excited Apple fans worldwide – Apple's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo. 📌 Event Highlights and Market Analysis: Featured New Product and Pricing: The highly anticipated first foldable phone, iPhone Duo, starts at $1,999. Also launched were the iPhone 18 Pro (starting at $1,199) and Pro Max (starting at $1,299), with prices slightly increased by $100 compared to the previous generation. New AirPods 5 and Apple Watch smartwatches were also unveiled. Expert Analysis Optimistic About Pricing Strategy: US analysts point out that the $1,999 price point is highly competitive, directly challenging Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 series, the current market leader. Apple's strong entry has even prompted Samsung to quickly offer promotions on its official website to compete. Perfect Integration of Software and Hardware is the Biggest Weapon: Unlike traditional upright phones, the iPhone Duo brings significant breakthroughs in interface expansion and content creation. Apple's dual control over both system and hardware allows it to maximize the potential of each function, providing a distinct advantage against other foldable phone brands. Future Popularization Challenges: Analysts predict that the iPhone Duo will initially cause a buying frenzy and even become a status symbol. However, for it to truly become mainstream, future market pricing may need to drop to around $1,000. 💡 Editor's Note: Apple has finally officially joined the foldable phone battle! The price of $1,999 (approximately over NT$60,000) is indeed a test for Apple fans' wallets. Before making an impulsive purchase, it might be wise to wait for future hands-on reviews and consider your actual work needs! 🗣️ Discussion Time for RtiTalk Readers: The long-awaited first foldable phone from Apple, the 'iPhone Duo,' is finally here! Compared to the traditional upright phones you're used to, would you consider spending $1,999 (approximately over NT$60,000) on Apple's foldable phone? Or do you feel your current upright phone is sufficient? Feel free to leave your thoughts on tech purchasing decisions in the comments below! 👇