Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, sold out at numerous Apple stores within minutes of launch-day opening on Friday, with some locations depleting stock before doors even opened. Shoppers had camped outside stores like Apple's 5th Avenue location in New York starting two days early, while preorders that opened October 16 had already created a backlog stretching into early next year. The device, priced from $1,999, features split-screen capability, Touch ID, a photo preview display and Apple Pencil support.
Following the release of Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo, a wave of protective cases has gone on sale from Apple itself and accessory makers including Pitaka, Spigen, SANDMARC and Nomad. Options range from Apple's $79 TechWoven case and $129 kickstand folio to Pitaka's aramid-fiber shell, SANDMARC's leather case with a lens-mount system, and Nomad's full-grain leather folio, with prices spanning roughly $27 to $129.
CNET's review of Apple's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, highlights its 5.4-inch cover screen and 7.6-inch inner display, along with a matte inner panel designed to reduce glare and crease visibility. The device includes camera features like Duo Preview and Smart Take, which let users preview shots on the cover screen while using the higher-resolution 48-megapixel rear cameras instead of the 12-megapixel selfie camera.
Apple's foldable iPhone Duo officially went on sale today, marking the company's entry into the foldable phone category. Apple has described demand for the device as extraordinary, and supplies in Apple Stores are reportedly limited in many markets.
CNET released a cheat-sheet covering iOS 27, the operating system running on Apple's new iPhone Duo. The guide highlights a revamped Siri for Apple Intelligence-compatible devices, an updated Safari browser, and other subtler under-the-hood changes, and will be updated as new versions like iOS 27.2 roll out.
The Verge published a tips roundup for new owners of Apple's iPhone Duo, a foldable-style device with inner and outer screens. The tips cover setting orientation lock independently for each screen and automatically remapping volume buttons to match whichever orientation the phone is held in.
Delta's 2.0 update introduces a dual-screen mode that uses foldable hinge hardware to emulate the Nintendo DS experience, splitting gameplay across two screens. The release also adds support for emulating Sega Genesis games, expanding the app's library of supported retro consoles.
Apple has launched the iPhone Duo, a $1,999 folding iPhone with a 5.4-inch outer screen and 7.6-inch inner display, arriving seven years after Samsung's first Galaxy Fold. The device drops Face ID in favor of Touch ID, and many third-party apps, including some already updated for iOS 27.1, still display improperly on its new screen formats.
Apple published its repair price list for the newly launched iPhone Duo foldable, which starts at $1,999. Costs range from $49 for cover layer damage up to $999 for the inner display and $1,499 for unspecified 'other damage,' with AppleCare+ cutting those prices dramatically, including a $99 inner display repair.
A senior reviewer testing the iPhone Duo found that despite its 5.4-inch cover screen matching the iPhone Mini's size, the foldable device is notably thicker and heavier than the Mini, making it feel bulky in daily use. The reviewer also noted the Duo's wider front panel makes one-handed reach difficult, though Apple reportedly plans to add a reachability feature later this year, according to Wired.
According to a new report, Dutch intelligence agencies discovered in 2017 that a Russian spy agency had compromised Jared Kushner's iPhone. The Dutch reportedly used the same vulnerability to conduct their own surveillance of Kushner, including monitoring his use of a Middle Eastern investment fund described in the report as a slush fund.
Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak told TechRadar that not all iPhone Duo units were allocated to pre-orders, leaving some stock for in-store customers at launch. He described pre-order demand for Apple's first foldable iPhone as extraordinary, while Apple has confirmed only limited walk-in availability across a set list of countries including the US, UK, Canada and Germany.
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