Apple's $2,000 iPhone Duo goes on pre-order today at 8AM ET
The Apple Store is down ahead of pre-orders for the first folding iPhone.
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Apple opens pre-orders for its first folding handset ahead of next week's release
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Apple began taking pre-orders this morning for the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, ahead of an official launch on October 23. Pricing starts at $1,999 for a 256GB model and scales up to $3,199 for a 2TB tier, available in Night Sky and Star White finishes. Both Apple and industry observers anticipate heavy initial demand and constrained launch inventory, prompting early storefront closures to prepare for the rush. [1][2]
The device features a 5.4-inch outer cover screen and unfolds into a nearly seamless 7.6-inch matte OLED widescreen designed to resemble a compact iPad. Despite the premium cost, Apple omitted several high-end smartphone staples: the Duo lacks Face ID, trades away the variable aperture camera found on iPhone 18 Pro models, and relies on an under-display FaceTime sensor for the interior folding screen. [2]
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iPhone Duo pre-order live blog: How quickly will Apple’s folding phone sell out?
Macworld If feels like it’s been a month since Apple unveiled its first folding phone, the iPhone Duo, and, well, it has. Announced on September 9 at the “Surprise and Shine” event, it finally goes up for pre-order this morning at 8 am ET before hitting shelves next Friday. If you want one, however, you’re going to have to act fast.
via Macworld