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Apple Starts Selling Its Folding Phone

Name: __________________________ Date: __________________

Read the story

Apple began selling its first folding iPhone, called iPhone Duo, on October 23, Reuters reported. People queued outside a shop in Sydney.

The phone has a small screen outside and a larger one inside. Apple says users can open two apps side by side.

Source: Reuters; Apple, 2026-10-23. https://www.marketscreener.com/news/apple-bets-iphone-duo-can-remake-foldable-market-as-sales-begin-ce785cdedc80f120

Read and practise

  1. What can people do on the larger screen?

    1. Only use one app at a time
    2. Use two apps together
    3. Only make phone calls
  2. Does the launch mean every shop has a phone for you?

    1. Yes, every shop has unlimited phones
    2. No shops are selling it yet
    3. No, the story does not promise that

Your turn

Explain one use for two apps on the same screen.

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