The iPhone Duo starter kit: 10 accessories to protect and upgrade your new phone

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Brief Summary

Fox News has published what is generously called a “news article” about the upcoming iPhone Duo, which, surprise surprise, is actually a commission-fueled shopping list. The piece touts 10 accessory recommendations — from a $129 leather folio to a $7.99 lanyard — all with referral links that earn Fox a cut if you buy. It’s less about informing you and more about monetizing your excitement for Apple’s foldable debut on Oct. 23.

Why This Matters

For the average reader, this is a reminder that every tech launch is now an opportunity for media outlets to shill sponsored garbage. If you're actually buying the Duo, you'll get better accessory advice from a Reddit thread than from a news site that discloses its own profit motive in the first sentence. Don't let a slick headline convince you that you need a $129 case for a phone that already costs more than a used car.

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