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Apple launches foldable iPhone Duo in London amid Storm Austen

By Drooid · Oct 25, 2026, 2:01 AM UTC · How we work

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Apple customers queued at Covent Garden store for the iPhone Duo on Friday 23 Oct.
The Met Office issued a yellow wind warning for London and South East England as Storm Austen struck.
Wind gusts hit 111 mph and amber warnings covered northern England, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
Apple launched its foldable iPhone Duo globally at £1,999 ($2,000).
Shoppers braved gusty rain and warnings while lining up outside the store.

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Apple customers queued at Covent Garden store for the iPhone Duo on Friday 23 Oct.
The Met Office issued a yellow wind warning for London and South East England as Storm Austen struck.
Wind gusts hit 111 mph and amber warnings covered northern England, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
Apple launched its foldable iPhone Duo globally at £1,999 ($2,000).
Shoppers braved gusty rain and warnings while lining up outside the store.