Apple is positioning its first foldable iPhone as more than a larger-screen device: The company says iPhone Duo could give small business owners a pocket-sized workstation for handling customer communications, video meetings, content creation, travel and field operations.

Apple announced Thursday that more than 2,000 developers have attended workshops focused on adapting apps for iPhone Duo, which launches Friday, October 23, in more than 70 countries and regions. The phone starts at $1,999 in the United States, putting it firmly in the premium business-device category.

The company says iPhone Duo’s inner display is 50 percent larger than the iPhone 18 Pro Max display. Users can also operate it closed, fully open or partially folded.…