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iPhone Duo will usher foldables into the mainstream, just as iPhone did with smartphones; sources: iPhone game controllers will launch under the Beats brand (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg)
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Mark Gurman reports that Apple’s upcoming iPhone Duo is expected to popularize foldable phones while the company also plans to release Beats-branded game controllers.
If Apple succeeds in making foldables mainstream, a large number of devices will inherit a new hardware form factor that security teams must evaluate. The introduction of flexible displays and hinges creates novel attack surfaces that differ from traditional slab phones, requiring updated threat models and firmware protections.
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Apple’s iPhone Duo is positioned to bring foldable smartphones into the mainstream market.
Apple is also preparing to launch iPhone game controllers under the Beats brand.
The rollout of a mainstream foldable device will expand Apple’s hardware ecosystem, prompting new security considerations for developers and enterprises.
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