Apple opens iPhone Duo preorders at $1,999
Apple opened preorders for the iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone, with prices starting at $1,999, the Verge, Engadget, 9to5Mac and MacRumors reported. Orders were available through Apple’s website and store app in more than 70 countries, with the first deliveries scheduled for October 23.
Why it matters
The launch puts Apple into the established foldable-phone market at a premium price point.
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Part of the October 16, 2026 brief.