BloombergMark Gurman suggested that Apple would release an “iPhone Duo Max” in the coming years, highlighting why Apple chose the “Duo” moniker over other names.
In the months leading up to Apple’s iPhone Duo unveiling, Gurman reported that Apple employees began calling the device “iPhone Ultra”, likely influenced by media coverage of the device and leak speculation.
Ultimately, however, Apple chose to go with a three-letter “Duo” suffix, which Gurman said matches Air and Pro, and leaves room for additional suffixes that wouldn’t have worked with “Ultra.”
Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman predicts that the company will launch an “iPhone Duo Max” in the future, which would likely feature a larger screen, and perhaps even a “Duo SE” or “Duo Mini”, with simplified specifications and a clamshell design, respectively.
Gurman says he expects the iPhone Duo to become the “predominant foldable phone on the market”, thanks to its software adaptations, high-quality hardware and durability compared to other foldables. Indeed, he claims the device is “so impressive” that it “will make foldables the new standard.” Do you agree? Let us know in the comments.
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