Not Everyone is Loving Their New iPhone Duo

An open-and-shut case. For most new relationships, two weeks probably isn't enough time to decide if you're ready for long-term commitment. But two weeks with a new phone? You probably know. The iPhone Duo launched just over two weeks ago, and that's been enough time for a subset of day-one buyers who aren't loving the phone to make a decision: It's time to end things. Also, they wanted their $2,000 back. This is to be expected, to an extent; the Duo just isn't a phone for everyone. It's an early adopter device - we called it "a messy, expensive good time" - and on top of that, the hinge appears to be suffering some first-gen growing pains. Despite all that, Apple is likely to continue iterating on the Duo, recognizing its potential as a premium, experimental device. Early feedback, though critical, provides valuable data for future generations. While some early adopters are returning their units, the device still garners interest from those seeking cutting-edge technology, even if it comes with a hefty price tag and initial quirks. The company's strategy seems to be to refine the concept over time, addressing the "growing pains" to eventually deliver a more polished and widely appealing foldable experience.