Apple unsure when more foldable iPhones will be available after selling out
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Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo was a hit with people willing to spend $2,000 on a new mobile.
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A hi-tech store showcase filled with empty display cases and a single folded-up Apple iPhone Duo on a pedestal, surrounded by curious customers peering inside the empty cases.
Caption: When the display is empty, the only thing left to unfold is the warranty.
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Based on the original story on bbc.co.uk.
Editor's note
It's fascinating how quickly a new form factor can capture the imagination of tech enthusiasts, even at a premium price. However, Apple's secretive development process and limited availability leave me wondering how much they'll benefit from the open innovation and community feedback that typically accelerates improvements in open-source projects.
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Panel 1
(a) The subject is Apple, a company known for its premium and innovative products, particularly smartphones. The Apple iPhone Duo is a foldable phone priced at $2,000, indicating it is aimed at a niche market of tech enthusiasts willing to pay a premium. (b) The irony is that despite the iPhone Duo's high price and limited availability, it has sold out, suggesting that there is a significant demand for high-end, foldable devices among a certain demographic, which contrasts with the usual assumption that high-end products are niche and not widely sought after. (c) The highlight is the contrast between Apple's surprise at the demand and the reality that people are willing to pay a premium for cutting-edge tech.
Panel 2
A conference room. A large screen shows a chart with a sharp uptick in sales for the iPhone Duo. Two executives are seated around a table, looking puzzled.
Executive 1: We're getting inundated with inquiries about the foldable iPhone Duo. What's going on?
Executive 2: I don't understand. We priced it at $2,000, and it's still selling out?
Panel 3
A bustling retail store. People line up outside, and inside, a few customers hold their new iPhone Duos and marvel at their screens.
Customer 1: I waited six months for this. Worth every penny.
Customer 2: It's like carrying a small tablet in my pocket.
Panel 4
Back in the conference room. The executives stare at the screen, baffled.
Executive 1: Apple's known for exclusivity, but this is ridiculous.
Executive 2: Maybe we need to rethink our 'premium' strategy. People want the best, even if it costs $2,000.
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