Apple’s first foldable phone pairs a 5.4-inch cover display with a 7.6-inch inner screen and Touch ID.
Apple opened preorders for the iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone, at $1,999 for the 256GB model. The device ships on Friday, October 23, and buyers can order an unlocked version from Apple and Best Buy. The iPhone Duo has a 5.4-inch outer screen that unfolds to a 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR display.
Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo during its Surprise and Shine event alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 models. The foldable uses the A20 Pro chipset and a 48-megapixel fusion camera, matching the iPhone 18 Pro. The handset lacks Face ID and instead places a Touch ID sensor along its edge.
Operators can use trade-in credits and monthly bill discounts to lower the iPhone Duo’s effective price. AT&T offers up to $1,200 off with a qualifying trade-in, T-Mobile offers up to $1,000 off on eligible plans, and Verizon waives its $40 activation fee for new preorders. Enterprise buyers should weigh those carrier terms against the unlocked price.
The iPhone Duo releases on Friday, October 23, and Apple Pencil support arrives later this year. Buyers should watch carrier inventory, activation deadlines, and app compatibility as the foldable reaches customers. The device comes in Star White and Night Sky with an IP68 rating and Ceramic Shield protection.
What matters
- Apple opened preorders for the iPhone Duo at $1,999, with the foldable shipping on Friday, October 23.
- Carrier promotions lower the iPhone Duo’s effective price and shape upgrade economics for operators.
- Apple Pencil support arrives later this year, so enterprise buyers should track app compatibility.
Why it matters
Apple Pencil support arrives later this year, so enterprise buyers should track app compatibility.
This GenAI News article was prepared in original wording using reporting and materials published by The Verge. Source reference: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/988582/apple-iphone-duo-preorder-buy-foldable.
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