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Apple’s iPhone Duo preorders sell out in minutes

By Drooid · Oct 21, 2026, 6:06 PM UTC · How we work

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Apple Launches Foldable iPhone

Apple launched its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, in the United States on 23 October 2026.
Pre-orders opened at 5 a.m. PT on 16 October 2026 and sold out almost immediately.
The Duo starts at $1,999 for 256 GB and tops out at $3,199 for 2 TB in the U.S.
AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Xfinity and Apple offer up to $1,200 incentives or $885 trade-in credit for eligible devices.

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Apple Duo Lacks Telephoto

The Duo’s dual rear cameras omit a telephoto lens, reducing optical zoom quality.
Touch ID on the side button replaces Face ID, changing users’ unlocking habits.
Many third-party apps appear stretched or show black bars until Duo-optimized updates arrive.
Reviewers said the wider on-screen keyboard feels more comfortable than the iPhone 18 Pro’s.
Battery typically drops to 35-46 % by bedtime, varying with screen-usage patterns.

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Apple Launches Foldable iPhone

Apple launched its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, in the United States on 23 October 2026.
Pre-orders opened at 5 a.m. PT on 16 October 2026 and sold out almost immediately.
The Duo starts at $1,999 for 256 GB and tops out at $3,199 for 2 TB in the U.S.
AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Xfinity and Apple offer up to $1,200 incentives or $885 trade-in credit for eligible devices.

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