I get why everyone stopped talking about the iPhone Duo

Asked 2-3 friends of mine that are die hard Apple people, watch, phone, tablet etc.

None said they would get it. One even had the iPhone air and loves it. Main reason for them is the PRICE. Second reason was they weren't sure the screen would hold up with folding.

I think the over inflated price (not just apple) is holding folding phones back from being accepted more than they are.

Financial prudence dictates that one should refrain from committing to expenditures that exceed their current budgetary capacity.

Same. I'm surprised. I'm sure it will still sell out. But I've asked 2 of my friends that are getting new iPhones this year, and they both said they would rather get the new Pro in burgundy instead of the fold. I really thought they would be hype because they are apple fanboys.

You know what’s holding me back? How atrocious Siri has become!

They cost similar to Samsung phones. People who care what happens with their data, tend to avoid Android and those that don’t are fine with Android.

My guess is that iPhones are chosen 99% of the time because that's what the person was comfortable using and doesn't want to lose apps/learn a new system.

Those types of consumers are also not going to be the consumer that has a need for a foldable device. They just want a simple phone that works and takes good pictures. Apple cut the cameras down for the foldable (as does everyone i guess..) and charges an arm and a leg. That's not going to appeal to the kids who just need blue bubbles, the parents who just want their kids on iPhone for tracking purposes/parental controls, and the normal person who drops a phone getting in and out of a car.

Foldables are for a niche consumer - and Apple doesn't have many in that niche group.

I got a Galaxy Fold 8 for $700 by trading in my old phone. I really like it for that price.

siri is absolutely horrible, the same with apple home kit. i purchased a galaxy fold8 ultra and to be honest, i am a lot less frustrated with that than i am with my 16 pro max.

i wanted to want the new foldable, but i knew deep down that Apple would fudge it up. Squat wider screen(which is fine)has more room, but can not put more than 4 icons in the dock, no more icons in rows or more rows...just added wasted space, not to mention...crap cameras for$2k.

Siri is a joke, home kit is a joke, Apple just gives everyone the middle finger. Software has become a mess, they dont give customers what they want, they give you what they tell you ,you want. Apple had 8 years to do the foldable better, to not bring out an industry 1st gen foldable, but it makes Apple sense, because they hold off because they know sheep will buy it and next year, they add a little more and the sheep will buy it again. After about 4 years, you will get the phone that should have and could have launched the first time.....but apple knows you to well.