Apple's latest foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, has been met with mixed reactions. While the company is trying to showcase the phone's ergonomic design, marketing images featuring 'uncanny alien fingers' are causing a stir. Some are questioning whether Apple is gaslighting consumers into thinking the phone is more user-friendly than it actually is.

The $1,999 price tag and the 'passport' design have already been scrutinized, but Apple seems to be doubling down on the ergonomic argument. However, marketing shots of the phone being easily held in one hand are being called into question by eagle-eyed viewers who spot the unusually long fingers. One user quipped, 'Apple: the phone fits perfectly. Please update your fingers.'

While it’s natural to expect a bit of artistic license in marketing, the reality is that the average-sized hand may struggle to comfortably hold the Duo in its vertical form. This raises questions about whether Apple is being truthful or simply trying to sell a sleek marketing image. Ultimately, the focus should be on whether the phone lives up to its ergonomic promises rather than whether it works with a regular-sized hand.

Despite the controversy, the iPhone Duo is set to compete with other high-end foldable phones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. For more insights, check out why some are worried about the potential health risks of the iPhone Duo or our review of the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra.