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Apple has started installing large, cloth- and plastic-wrapped rectangular structures around the glass cube entrance of its Fifth Avenue store in New York, widely believed to be oversized iPhone Duo models ahead of Friday's launch. No customer line has formed yet at that location, though shoppers have reportedly already begun queuing at other Apple stores since earlier in the week.
9to5Mac's daily podcast on October 21, 2026 covered recent reporting on upcoming iPhone 'Duo' features, among other Apple news stories of the day. The episode is distributed through standard podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, and Google Play.
Wired reports that Apple's new iPhone Duo, which launches Friday at $1,999, will receive the Reachability accessibility setting in a future software update. The feature, which lets users shift the top of the display downward for easier one-handed use, has existed on iPhones since 2014 but hasn't yet been confirmed for the Duo's dual-screen, foldable design.
Photographer Tyler Stalman published a video review assessing iPhone Duo's camera system against the iPhone 18 Pro. He found the Main and Ultra Wide cameras nearly indistinguishable in most conditions, though the Pro edges ahead in low light, while the Center Stage front camera trails at 12MP versus 18MP on the Pro models.
Apple told 9to5Mac that Apple Stores will carry limited walk-in stock of iPhone Duo for its launch, covering markets including the US, UK, Canada, Mexico, Australia and several European countries. In other markets such as China, Japan, India, South Korea and France, customers will only be able to get the device through online orders for in-store pickup, not walk-in purchases.
Amazon is discounting several Apple products, including the new Apple TV 4K at $289 (down from $299) with release-day delivery, AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, and the M6 Mac mini at nearly $150 off. The retailer is also offering an all-time low price on Apple's 2026 Magic Keyboard, alongside launch deals on Baseus's PicoGo Air power bank and the 2026 HyperDrive Next Thunderbolt 5 Dock.
Early reviews of Apple's new foldable-style iPhone Duo praise its hardware design and build quality, according to a TechSpot roundup. However, reviewers raise concerns about whether the device's roughly $2,000 price tag is justified given its features.
Apple confirmed that iPhone Duo, launching this Friday, will ship without a new Reachability feature meant to help users reach the screen's left or right edges more easily. According to WIRED's Julian Chokkattu, the horizontal version of Reachability will arrive as a software update later in 2024, letting users with smaller hands tap to bring content within thumb's reach.
Apple will enable Apple Pencil compatibility on the iPhone Duo with iOS 27.2, which is set to launch publicly around October 26. The feature was confirmed working in the iOS 27.2 release candidate by Max Weinbach, and only the USB-C Apple Pencil model is supported, not the Pro or standard versions. Apple had previously said Pencil support would arrive 'later this year' without specifying a date.
A review of Apple's new foldable device, referred to as the iPhone Duo, describes it as blending iPhone and iPad functions into one folding handset. The reviewer notes the device offers novel features but also carries compromises typical of a first-generation product.
9to5Mac published a hands-on review of the iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable iPhone, after a week of testing. The reviewer reports the device weighs 254 grams, measures 11.3mm thick when folded and 5.2mm when unfolded, and has a folded footprint of 117.8mm by 84.1mm, noting it feels more comfortable to hold than the iPhone 18 Pro Max despite being heavier.
Engadget's review of Apple's iPhone Duo foldable describes a 5.4-inch 120Hz OLED outer display with up to 3,000 nits brightness, paired with a 7.6-inch inner panel sharing the same aspect ratio and interface for a seamless transition. The inner screen uses a matte nanotexture coating to reduce glare and hide the crease, which is replaceable for $49 but can be damaged if peeled at improperly, with no on-device warning against doing so.