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Today is Apple Day. We have something new, the hottest. This is the most interesting thing Apple has released in recent times. I don't know if this will be confirmed by sales figures. I don't know about supply and demand. Are there many of them on the market? Is the offer limited? Whatever it is, it feels like a hit. In my observations, people come up to me and ask, "What about the foldable iPhone?" What's up with Duo? So, Duo is finally here. It's already on sale, which means we got it. And we even have it in a few different colors. Look at these little boxes. I said to Will, "Can you imagine a pallet or a whole truckload of these?" Because these things are not cheap at all. You could carry a bunch of money in a truck with them. I was looking at
Canadian prices. In Canada, the top model in maximum configuration costs almost five thousand. Oh. You know the face you make when you think about spending five thousand on a phone? This has a slightly strange aftertaste. Almost like chewing chickpeas. Do you understand what I mean? Well, you have to eat chickpeas. Fiber, protein- great features. I took the light and dark versions. Availability was limited, we were looking for the base models, but ended up with one at 512GB and one at 1TB. So, this one is the more expensive of the two. So there's not much to unpack. What do you say here? I've been using foldable phones for a very long time. Of course, not from Apple, because they didn't exist. There were times when I
wondered if Apple would ever do this at all. But here they are, joining the party as usual. No rush, because they would say, "We've been waiting to do it right. Everyone else has been doing it wrong. You've been waiting for us because we're doing it right." That's what they said in their presentation, right, Mo? "We're doing the right thing. Thank you for waiting for us. We're doing the right thing." They usually wait until the technology matures a bit. Let 's be honest, foldable screen technology has improved. They have become thinner, more perfect, so let them be. Apple is getting in on the game now, but it will cost you a lot. This will cost you a lot of money. So, let's unpack both.
Let's pull the four tabs. They are still unbeatable in unboxing. Everything always goes according to plan. Look at this. Apparently, when you have incomes like theirs, you can afford the best packaging. They don't skimp on these tongues. Look at them. Wonderful experience. I don't know about the environment. Here they say, "Please recycle. It's all paper." But I'm thinking, " Yeah, but you had to make this, use glue and overly complicated boxes that have to be so thick? " Yeah, you had to, because we're Apple, and this is experience. By the way, this is another area in which Apple is special- zero resistance when
removing the cover. But it all comes down to tongues. If you design the tabs correctly, you can be sure that the lid will stay on loosely. So I don't make those usual movements. How many times have you seen me do this before? Ha? Mo? That's it. I don't need to do this. I just.look at this. Boom. Click. Perfectly. Oh. So, Mo says they want to call it "the night sky." Night sky. I think most people would call it what? Black polka dot packaging. Yes, of course, there's nothing there. You received the cable. The real question is, when will they stop
laying cable? This is the main question as of 2026. No SIM card tool, no stickers, just a paper reminder that you no longer need the tool because there is no SIM card. Write in the comments how long will they give us cable? Will we be without cables by 2030? Here is the white version. It's such a subtle, almost chalky white color. Very matte finish. Star white. This is a space theme. SpaceX. SpaceX, it was like a Tesla presentation. There was a sense of, "Is this for Tesla or for SpaceX? What are we looking at?" I don't know. This part should also be smooth. I think it will be smooth.
Many companies spoil this moment, and it begins to tear. No, you see, Apple doesn't mess around. Clean, dude. Clean, clean. Apple is not wrong. They pay attention to details. Damn, that's how matte it is. You have to understand, this is the first time I've looked at him. You didn't see me at the event. I see it for the first time, I examine it. The display is quite matte, and I'm not going to complain about that. I know how it works. You will lose a little in contrast. I'm not complaining, but you can see what a big difference the glare makes. That's the difference. See? That is, it reflects a pure white color, compared to a display that gives off a soft glow when reflecting light.
Hinge. First impressions of the hinge. Surprisingly, there are a few small dust particles here. Okay. Mhm. Engineering. I see a tiny gap in the hinge. This is one of those options where dust particles won't scratch your device. Camera module, small protrusion, nothing extraordinary. Avoiding strong swaying-that's what I like. What about the deployed state? Well, yes. Here he is staggering. I don't think you'll use it like that. Passport-style phones are the hottest thing right now. This is the most relevant aspect ratio in 2026. This is what people are looking for.
Now Apple is in the game. People will talk about it more. This will become much more popular. And people will say, "What are you talking about? It's normal. My phone is folding." Even Samsung has been doing this for ages. They're like, "Okay, okay. Passport style. New aspect ratio. We can do that too, Apple." And in general, this is a pretty good moment for comparison. A little thicker, a little shorter than the Samsung, which is interesting. Bottom button, volume rocker. One nice thing is that it is stable in this mode. For example, holding it like this. Of course, a little slippery. So, a big, actually quite big power button. We have camera controls, and at the top-volume. And
wow, what a difference they made inside with that matte display. Now you are probably wondering about the hinge. They hid it, but I think the matte, satin finish helps with that. Okay, let's look at the white version. So, the bigger difference than the color of the case itself will probably be in the color of the frame. Here we have a polished silver frame, a little more like a piece of jewelry, to me. Interestingly, the hinge itself has a satin finish, while everywhere else is polished. Matte white on the back. Tell me, friends, which one do you like more?
Would you choose white or " starry night"? That's pretty cool. Listen, that's pretty good. However, I must say that compared to others, these polished edges and the lack of a protrusion make it harder to open and close. It's rounded, which is comfortable when you hold it that way, but when opening it, it's a bit more slippery than the protrusions on the Samsung. Speaking of device accessories: this episode is sponsored by Ridge and their power banks and wallets. We'll give you points for style, because it looks completely different from other power banks, I'm telling you. So, MagSafe, this option is "Phantom."
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Pro Max, or even the new iPhone Duo, head over to ridge.com/unboxtherapy or just click the link in the description to check them out. Now, another thing you can do to increase your grip area is when it comes to holding onto the edge. I mean, that's been the case with foldable phones since they came out. You put on a slim case, like the LaterCase, which you've probably heard of. I've done this in the past, and here you see this beautiful blue on blue. I usually install just the back part like this. I tend to leave the front panel off, and it gives me a better ledge to grab when opening and closing, as well as
a bit of protection and a better grip when the phone is in my pocket. You get the same texture that LaterCase is famous for, and it doesn't slip out of your shorts pocket as easily as it would with a slippery glass back, and the camera section is also protected. So it's up to you. You can do a full installation or a partial one. This is what the full setup actually looks like, but even so, you still get a convenient grip point thanks to the large cutouts. You can use both parts. There is no solid edge here, and you will still have a better point to grab. And this material is simply more tenacious than aluminum. And of course, foldable phones are a bit bulky on their own, so I think you'll want to avoid using a bulky case
on top of them. You'll want something that keeps the feel of using your phone as close to using it without a case as possible, and this option really delivers. So, this is the LaterCase, and it comes in a few different colors. Not only blue, but also classic and many other options, and you can buy them on the site right now. Details will be in the description. By the way, it's worth noting, and this applies to all new LaterCase variants, that we have built in MagLock, which is now extremely durable. So this will be for the iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, and it will also be built into Duo. Another difference now is the Dock panel on the right, although it doesn't matter much to me. I mean, I used to use the Dock on the right on a Mac a long time ago, and it's
easy to reach in one-handed mode because the device is a bit wider. Having, you know, quick access to programs under your thumb- no problem. And the same goes for the inside of the device, as you can see on the right side. If you keep scrolling, you'll get to the widgets and app library. One of the biggest improvements in a foldable phone is the keyboard. So, this typing experience, you know, when you type quickly, hmm. OK. So, I'm not a fan of the split keyboard on this device. I almost want to quickly grab a Samsung to get my bearings. Oh, this feels incredible. Okay, I'll tell you what's going on here. I don't think I want to use a split keyboard on any of them with this new form factor. I think I like typing in this orientation
the most, but this device is much lighter than the iPhone Duo. So it matters, especially if you choose to print this way. He has less weight in the upper part. That's good. This is really good. It is heavier. It's definitely heavier, but there 's a reason for that. I think the components, it's thicker, feels a little stronger. And also, you know, what Apple did with this display, with this coating-holding it in my hands, I will say that this is my main conclusion and the biggest plus, it is a good decision. This is coming from someone who always orders anti-reflective coating, I've been a fan of it since the old days. I was willing to sacrifice a little saturation or contrast in exchange for less reflectivity, even when given the choice.
So take it how you will, but this device really feels like a much more finished product thanks to that anti-glare coating. It's a little weird when you go from the outer display to the inner one because they don't match up, but if you can live with that, it actually looks good because it now looks like a traditional display instead of a foldable one, because of that coating. Of course, you can still see where the front camera is, you know, under the display right here. So this has to be the weakest camera out of.Oh my god. Is this serious? This camera is terrible. Oh, it's like. it's like a painting. I mean, I didn't have very high.But, seriously? Yes, the under-screen camera is still just garbage, unfortunately. But you know what
It's fine for video conferencing, but since there are so many other cameras on the device, what's the difference? Because I can just do this, and here I am, a much better photo. Look at the detail. Let's do something crazy. Forget it. Who even uses front cameras? This is madness. Why do this? Let's check 1x. Are you kidding me? " Blue Steel" is right here. Are you kidding me now? I'll switch to 4K and 60 frames. This is vlogging in 4K 60. Oh, people will do that. People.people will do that. Vlogging in 4K 60. This should be pretty easy. Yes, people will actually do that. I wouldn't want to upset you.
Get ready, audience. Get ready, people, you're going to have to watch out for those who do this, because now they have this awesome viewfinder. Like, he's not even really needed. That's what's surprising. From an ergonomics perspective, it's much better. It is more massive. It is easier to grab and hold. I say just do it, because you know what? You're in the frame and you don't even need to see this preview. Let me get closer with the unit. Wow. Macro photography for one person. This is enough for such a phone. Do you understand what I mean? Obviously, you're making some compromises on the camera. Is this what really matters? Why do people spend
so much money on this thing? This is due to a complex mechanism. This is for content consumption. Of course, video viewing, productivity, split screen. And there is an element of showing off in this too. I mean, let's be honest. This is obviously a new iPhone. You are in public. That guy has a new iPhone. Unlike the last generations of iPhone, where it was n't immediately clear that you had a new device. I think Apple should thank the pioneering brands for actually creating this category and providing insight, because perfecting components like these ultra-thin foldable displays requires the successes and failures that other brands went through when they were first, and Apple comes in when it's already a little more developed and refined. But this
really does look like the ultimate in the foldable category, and the most important aspect of it is how that display looks and feels. The fact is that they managed to minimize the visibility of the crease as much as possible. This is not my best attempt at showing you the fold. A little crease, a little fingerprint. I watched a few videos about this, and apparently if you use cosmetics, hand lotion, or I guess makeup, from what I've seen, it can get into that coating so much that it becomes difficult to clean. So this is worth taking into account. It's impressive, it's expensive, it's very expensive. I looked at the prices and thought, "Damn, who would pay that much?" And I think a lot of people won't even consider it
because of the price. It just feels like 2026, man. Like, everything seems expensive and is getting even more expensive. But I think people in general can wait. What should they do? I don't know. You're waiting for the second generation, trying to buy the first one at a discount, or maybe you're happy with what you have, or you think it's the coolest thing in the world and suddenly you're going to spend all your savings on it, which if you were a member of Mo's financial planning program, you wouldn't do. He would say, "I don't have the risk tolerance for things like that." No, right here, here, here, here, here. Say it right here. Come on, let's go. They drove.
Here. Does this work with a stylus or not? It works. This works great. You can definitely do this. It's actually quite smooth. Actually, it's a beautiful sound. Listen to this. Disclaimer: I don't necessarily recommend you do this. I'm afraid of scratching the screen. When I saw the makeup get in there, I don't think you're going to seriously scratch the surface, but this is all brand new so I'm not sure if it's Apple approved, but it seems to work. This is a regular stylus from Amazon with a soft tip. You know, multitasking is really convenient.
Maybe you have a browser window open, notes on the right, AI to manage your life, and on another page, a betting app, well, you know, I don't know what you're doing there in 2026. Maybe not the loudest. Okay, the 18 Pro Max sounds better. Well, for whatever it's worth. It's louder, sounds better, has more bass. Time for Pro Max, another Pro Max. I mean, it's loud, but the sound is more balanced in the midrange. which coincides with the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, very close to launching, apparently, the iPhone 18 Pro Max.
I mean, it's loud, but the sound is more balanced in the midrange. If you're interested in the aspect ratio for a regular 16x9 video in landscape orientation, this is what you get, hence the fairly narrow black bars. Of course, they can be trimmed and removed, probably without losing too much content. And if it's in portrait mode, like here, then of course there are huge black bars, but if I zoom out, I see a lot more content below. So whatever I want to look at next, or if I want to check the comments or something else, I can again do multiple things at once. It almost fills the display, there's a small bezel around it, and you have a kickstand. I mean, this is another underrated benefit of foldable phones -that it doubles as a stand. And this
stand is useful not only for consuming content, but also for creating it, because, guess what? I have a tripod for my camera. It's kind of like an alarm clock mode, so you can put it on your bedside table or on your desk. You can display the clock, calendar, and also turn on the alarm clock, and then it will light up on the table. Well, anyway, listen, I think this is pretty cool. I've been a fan of foldable phones since they first came out, and I'm glad Apple finally released one. Do I like the price? Absolutely not. Nobody likes it. There's not a single person who would say, "Hey, I like this price." Did I get surprised by the price? No, not really, because these things were expensive from every manufacturer, and let's be honest, we all
expected the same thing to happen with Apple. Ultimately, it will now all come down to what people think it's worth. I mean, some people will obviously buy it. That's another thing. Perhaps a foldable phone still isn't the right choice for absolutely everyone, including people who may be more careless with their gadgets, or work in certain jobs where their belongings are more at risk. And this again applies to any foldable phone. They tend to be more fragile, and have a few more things that can break. But some of the solutions here seem compelling to me, mainly how they designed this internal display with this special coating or film, or how they achieved this light scattering
to create the matte finish. This, in my opinion, is the achievement of this device out of all the different things I could appreciate. Let me know what you think. Are you interested in him? Is the price just.is it non- negotiable, you won't even consider it? Or has it done enough to capture your interest and ultimately your money today or perhaps later? You may have to take it out on credit. People will definitely have to take it on credit. Anyway, listen, if you do end up buying it, I have the right case for you. This is, of course, Later Case, available now.
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