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Apple's iPhone Duo: A Naming Echo of Microsoft's Past?
10 Sep
Summary
- Apple has released a foldable phone named iPhone Duo.
- The name 'Duo' was previously used by Microsoft for its Surface Duo.
- This naming choice has sparked online discussion comparing the devices.
Apple has officially released its much-anticipated foldable phone, the iPhone Duo. The launch has immediately drawn attention not just for its form factor but for its name, which echoes Microsoft's 2020 dual-screen device, the Surface Duo. This has sparked considerable online discussion and amusement among tech enthusiasts and long-time observers.
Many recall Microsoft's Surface Duo and its subsequent discontinuation. Tech analysts suggest Apple may have felt free to adopt the name, potentially burying Microsoft's prior efforts further. Social media and forums are abuzz with comparisons, with some users suggesting alternative names for Apple's new device.
Interestingly, the 'Duo' moniker also brings to mind Intel's older Core Duo chips, leading some to label it an unoriginal choice. While Apple has not commented on the naming, this isn't the first time the company has used 'Duo,' notably for its PowerBook Duo laptops in the 1990s. This historical context adds another layer to the naming debate, especially for fans of Microsoft's original device.
