IShowSpeed became the first person to perform a backflip while holding Apple’s new foldable iPhone Duo, with Apple CEO John Ternus watching from just a few feet away at Apple Park.
The moment happened after Apple’s September 9 event, where Ternus introduced the iPhone Duo as the company’s first foldable iPhone. Speed attended the event and later met Ternus during his livestream, giving viewers a closer look at Apple’s biggest new iPhone release.
IShowSpeed puts the iPhone Duo through an unusual test
Ternus handed the iPhone Duo to Speed, who explored the foldable before deciding to perform one of his signature backflips while keeping the phone in his hand. He successfully landed the flip without dropping Apple’s $1,999 device.
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The clip quickly spread across social media, with one post featuring the moment attracting millions of views within hours. Speed also took a selfie with Ternus and called the new iPhone “amazing” during their interaction.
Apple’s first foldable iPhone arrives in October
The iPhone Duo opens to reveal a 7.6-inch OLED display and has a 5.4-inch outer screen. It runs on Apple’s A20 Pro chip and supports ProMotion with refresh rates up to 120Hz on both displays.
Apple has priced the iPhone Duo from $1,999 in the US. Preorders begin October 16, followed by general availability on October 23.
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