211: The iPhone Duo Debate Continues

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On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we revisit the iPhone Duo debate, early impressions of AirPods 5, and the merits of Apple's latest iPhone and Apple Watch upgrades. 00:00 Intro  03:41 iPhone Duo Hype and Compromises  15:26 Will the iPhone Duo Sell Out? 17:45 The iPhone Duo Display Debate  22:34 Who Is the iPhone Duo Actually For  28:09 Can the iPhone Duo Replace an iPad? 32:54 AirPods 5 First Impressions  36:43 Apple Watch Series 12 and the New Health App  42:25 Is the iPhone 18 Pro Worth Upgrading To? 55:44 Outro Apple's first foldable iPhone continues to divide opinion, with much of the discussion centering on whether its larger inner display justifies the compromises elsewhere. Combining an iPhone and an iPad-like device has obvious appeal, but its value depends on how often that extra screen space would actually be used. Watching videos, reading, referencing documents, and working across multiple apps could all make the foldable display worthwhile, particularly when traveling. For users who primarily take photos, send messages, and browse social media, the benefits may be harder to justify against the device's price, weight, thickness, and camera trade-off