Apple launches into foldable market as iPhone Duo sales begin
Apple said limited walk-in units will be available as preorders sold out in minutes and delivery estimates pushed to late January.
- On Friday, October 23, Apple officially launched the iPhone Duo in stores worldwide, marking its first foldable smartphone. In Sydney, customers queued early outside the flagship store to purchase the $1,999 device.
- Following an October 16 pre-order window, demand for the foldable device proved 'nothing short of extraordinary,' with shipping estimates slipping into January 2027 within minutes due to limited inventory.
- Carriers AT&T and T-Mobile offer trade-in credits up to $1,200 to offset costs for the foldable handset, which features a 5.4-inch outer display and 7.6-inch inner screen.
- Apple warned of limited walk-in stock worldwide and capped purchases at two units per customer to curb scalping. Many retail branches report constrained supply, forcing buyers to seek alternatives or wait.
- Market researcher IDC projects Apple could capture 44% of foldable market value in 2026, positioning the device as a major hardware evolution testing whether the company can sustain long-term adoption.
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Apple’s iPhone Duo goes on sale with tight supply and mixed reviews
Apple’s first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, went on sale on Friday, October 23, at a starting price of $1,999. Sydney was the first Apple Store to sell it, opening its doors at 08:00 local time (21:00 GMT on Thursday) to a queue of buyers. The launch will show whether Apple can grow a niche […] This story continues at The Next Web
The iPhone Duo, Apple’s first foldable, arrives today in Spain. After opening reservations, deliveries start on October 23rd at the company’s online store and in its stores. Siri AI, the new version of the assistant that Apple presented at the WWDC26 last June, will not be available on iOS ... Continue reading “The first foldable iPhone arrives in Spain today for 2,339 euros, but its new Siri will not be available”
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