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On people, choices, and the
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An ivory architectural scene with two charcoal figures considering a book-style folding smartphone, with a map and conversation visible together.
Journal1 min read

iPhone Duo: request the full research report

Explore who would choose a $1,999 foldable iPhone, why others would pass, and how the tested price changes affect modeled demand.

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An ivory architectural scene with two charcoal figures considering a book-style folding smartphone, with a map and conversation visible together.
Would It Win?9 min read

Who Would Buy the $1,999 iPhone Duo?

Apple’s first foldable iPhone starts at $1,999. We modeled 10,000 synthetic U.S. smartphone-buyer profiles to examine who would upgrade, what earns the premium and what changes at $1,799 or $1,599.

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An architectural research campus links several distinct studios through a common central courtyard.
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17 Best Market Research Companies in 2026, Compared by Research Job

Compare 17 market research companies by research job, evidence source, deliverables and pricing, from custom studies to specialist market data.

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Three stepped audience terraces connect distinct groups to a shared view of the consumer.
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Best Consumer Insights Companies in 2026: 15 Providers by Research Job

Compare 15 consumer insights companies by research job, data source, deliverables and pricing, from audience research to retail measurement.

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A cutaway conversation room brings individual voices around a shared research table.
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13 Best Qualitative Research Companies in 2026

Compare 13 qualitative research companies by audience, evidence source, interview method and deliverables. Find the right fit for your study.

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An architectural research workshop connects an audience, study materials and an open decision doorway.
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Market Research Services: Types, Costs and How to Choose

Choose the right study, understand what you are paying for, and get an answer your team can act on.

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Architectural illustration of an audience, a research workspace and a decision, connected in one research sequence.
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13 Best AI Market Research Tools in 2026, Compared by Use Case

Compare 13 AI market research tools by use case, output and pricing, with an actual study example and profiles of specialist platforms.

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