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iPhone Duo Gets Its Own Case and Folio With Kickstand

Apple today introduced two dedicated accessories for iPhone Duo, its Case and a Folio with Kickstand.

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The ‌iPhone Duo‌ Case is a thin, two-part design that wraps around both the front and back of the device. It uses built-in magnets that align with th ‌iPhone Duo‌ for what Apple calls a "magical attach experience." The case is made from polycarbonate with a matte coating and comes in Sand and Navy Blue.

The ‌iPhone Duo‌ Folio with Kickstand takes a different approach, using TechWoven, Apple's custom technical fabric, and covering only the back of the device rather than wrapping the edges. It includes an integrated kickstand that snaps flush against the case when not in use and props up at a range of angles for reading, watching video, or FaceTime calls. It uses the same magnetic alignment, and Apple says it is able to charge via MagSafe behind the kickstand, even when it's propped open. The Folio with Kickstand is available in Taupe and Navy Blue.

iphone duo kickstand

Apple says both cases go through thousands of hours of testing during design and manufacturing, consistent with the rest of its case lineup. The ‌iPhone Duo‌ Case and Folio with Kickstand are currently unavailable, but will presumably become available for pre-order soon.

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Top Rated Comments

5 weeks ago
The folio with kickstand is $129 and it completely covers the front display. And its taupe color is hideous.
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Liquid Galaxy Avatar
5 weeks ago

So with the folio you have to take it off to use the outside display. Hmm seems a bit of a weird design choice.
No, it folds back. Think iPad Smart Cover...
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
5 weeks ago
I like it. I like the design, I love the software changes and I still won't buy one.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
charliesaigon Avatar
5 weeks ago

It's funny that the Duo exclusively supports the Apple Pencil (USB-C) and the Apple Pencil Pro is unsupported. The device support list for that pencil specifically is extensive.
I was surprised to hear that too. Then i realized the Pencil Pro only charges by docking with a device (iPad) and has no standalone charging capability like the USB-C pencil.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
5 weeks ago
No thanks. Gonna get AppleCare and rock this iPhone nude.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
5 weeks ago

Wow, it seems a lot of you don't know what options and preferences are. This is the folio... which acts like a folio... which means it will have a protective cover which... you guessed it, opens up as a folio revealing access to the outer display without coming off. If you don't like taupe, it comes in navy blue as well. If you don't like the idea of a protective front cover, don't get a folio for any of your devices.
Lighten up, Francis....
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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