Apple launches iPhone Duo with pre-orders selling out in the United States

Updated 2026-10-20 · told from many outlets at once

Apple unveiled the foldable iPhone Duo at a special event, with pre-orders starting in the UAE on October 16 and availability beginning October 23.

• The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 for the 256GB version and features a 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR screen.
• The iPhone Duo is Apple's first foldable smartphone with a 48MP Fusion Main camera and integrated 2x telephoto.
• The iPhone Duo was unveiled at Apple’s ‘Surprise and Shine’ event and will launch on October 23.
• Apple stated pre-order demand for the iPhone Duo was extraordinary.
• The inner display on the iPhone Duo is 50 percent larger than the display on the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

Outlets: Business Recorder, Business Standard, El Universo, Gulf News, International: Top News And Analysis, The Economic Times, The Verge, g1

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