Apple's iPhone Duo Case Uses Adhesives, a First for Apple but Standard for Foldables

Tomorrow marks the debut of Apple's inaugural foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo. Its silicone case boasts a two-part structure, featuring a back cover that reveals the camera and a slim shell for the top. Adhesive strips secure the case, although PetaPixel's Jaron Schneider points out that it may leave behind removable residue. Priced at $129, Apple's iPhone Duo Folio With Kickstand attaches magnetically, offering protection solely for the front and back. Additionally, third-party options from Spigen also incorporate adhesive. A spreadsheet from user currywarrior20 on a subreddit details 62 cases from various manufacturers, with roughly a dozen confirmed to be adhesive-free. Apple's product description mentions magnets but omits any reference to adhesives, sparking confusion and concerns about potential stickiness issues, coining the term "casegate."