Analysts Jeff Pu and Henry Huang of GF Securities forecast Apple will ship 257 million smartphones in 2026, a 4% increase, even as the overall market shrinks over 14% to 1.08 billion units. Apple's global market share would rise to 24%, ahead of Samsung's roughly flat 241 million units, while the note also flags weaker reception for the iPhone 18 Pro models and production constraints tied to hinge issues on the iPhone Duo.
A comparison outlines expected differences between Apple's rumored foldable iPhone Duo and the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max lineup, covering dimensions, weight, displays and cameras. The Duo reportedly pairs a 5.4-inch outer screen with a 7.6-inch folding inner display featuring a nano-texture finish, while weighing slightly more than the Pro Max despite its slimmer profile when unfolded. The iPhone 18 Pro models are said to retain a clear camera advantage over the foldable.
Apple has launched its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, featuring a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch inner display with a nano-texture finish and minimal crease. The device drops Face ID in favor of Touch ID on the power button, includes dual rear cameras, and runs a redesigned version of iOS 27 built around the folding form factor. Pricing starts at $1,999 for the base 256GB model.
Apple's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, went up for preorder Friday starting at $1,999 and exceeding $3,000 for the 2TB model. Apple said demand was 'extraordinary,' with launch-day pickup inventory gone and some online delivery dates pushed into late January.
Apple's online store began showing a January 25 ship date for iPhone Duo preorders across all colors, storage sizes, and carriers within 30 minutes of orders opening, according to MacRumors. That three-month wait surpasses previous Apple records, including the iPhone X's five-to-six-week delay in 2017 and the iPhone 7 Plus's roughly two-month delay in 2016.
Apple's $1,999 foldable iPhone Duo sold out across all color and storage options within minutes of preorders opening, according to 9to5Mac. Estimated ship dates for buyers now range from January 25 to January 29, 2027.
Amazon is now offering the first discount on pre-orders of Apple's next-generation Apple TV 4K, pricing it at $289.99 versus the $299 list price. Amazon is also promising faster delivery than Apple, whose own shipping estimates have slipped to late November for some locations. The discount comes alongside other Apple deals, including $50 off AirPods Pro 3, cuts on HomeView units, and a $430 discount on a 1TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro configuration.
Apple's foldable iPhone Duo, priced above $2,000, sold out within hours of pre-orders opening today. New orders placed now are quoted shipping estimates of late January 2027, a delay of more than three months.
Following the launch of Apple's iPhone Duo, Apple and several third-party accessory brands including Pitaka, Spigen, SANDMARC, Nomad, and Burton Goods have released cases for the device. Options span Apple's own TechWoven and Folio cases ($79 and $129), aramid fiber builds, and full-grain leather covers, with some models discounted or offered with promo codes.
Apple opened preorders for the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, on Friday at 5 a.m. PT. Preordered units are now backordered until January 29, even though the phone officially launches October 23 and will be available in stores that day. The device starts at $1,999 and features a 7.6-inch inner display, a 5.4-inch outer screen, dual 48-megapixel cameras, and Apple Pencil support.
Apple opened pre-orders for its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, on Friday morning with initial deliveries slated for October 23. Within minutes, every color and storage configuration showed estimated ship dates pushed to January 25, with some buyers seeing January 29. Scalpers have already listed units on eBay for as much as $5,200.
Apple opened pre-orders for its first foldable, the iPhone Duo, on Friday, and delivery estimates quickly slipped to roughly three months out. The $1,999 device features a 7.6-inch folding display and an A20 Pro chip, and competes with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold line.
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