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We gave the iPhone Duo a 7 \/10<\/a>. But that wasn\u2019t always the score we planned, and it might not be the right score forever. Such are the challenges of reviewing \u2014 and assessing \u2014 a big, new idea<\/a> about the most popular smartphone in history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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On this episode of The Vergecast<\/em><\/a>, David and Nilay debate whether the Duo deserved the score it got, and try to work through how this device might change over time. Is the outer screen, as Daring Fireball\u2019s John Gruber suggested, the worst iPhone ever<\/a>? Would it be a better product if it started as an iPad rather than an iPhone? Would we feel differently about this thing if it were simply called the iPad Duo? It\u2019s easy to see how the Duo will improve over time, but will it ever be the phone for everyone?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In case you missed it this week: We also talked about vibe-coding creators<\/a>, chaos in the AI math world<\/a>, and the flying Tesla Roadster<\/a>. And we want to hear all your thoughts about all of it! Call the Vergecast Hotline at 866-VERGE11, send us an email at vergecast@theverge.com, and tell us everything that\u2019s on your mind. And make sure you subscribe so you don\u2019t miss an episode!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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