Apple says third-party developers are rapidly updating apps to take advantage of the iPhone Duo's folding design and larger inner display, which it says is 50 percent bigger than the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Apple VP Susan Prescott cited 'incredible' developer response, with apps for streaming, gaming and multitasking being adapted, including Netflix adding a seamless Clips-to-viewing transition across the device's displays. Apple plans to spotlight top iPhone Duo apps on the App Store when the device launches this Friday.
Apple announced that more than 50 apps, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Paramount+, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Slack and Salesforce, have been updated to take advantage of the foldable iPhone Duo's 7.6-inch display. The device launches this Friday, with sports apps like PGA Tour and MLB also tailored to use the folded, multitasking format.
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.
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.
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.
Apple told Reuters that only a limited number of iPhone Duo foldable phones will be available for walk-in customers at its stores when the device launches Friday, October 23rd. Online preorders for the $1,999 device, Apple's first foldable with a 5.4-inch outer and 7.6-inch inner display, sold out quickly, pushing some delivery estimates into next year. In some markets, including Japan, South Korea, and the UAE, customers can only obtain the device through a pickup reservation rather than walk-in purchase.
Apple has released the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, which uses a wide, passport-shaped design rather than the tall-and-narrow form factor most rival foldables have adopted since 2020. The review describes the device as a significant but unfinished first-generation product, aimed more at gadget enthusiasts than mainstream buyers.
Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, saw estimated delivery dates slip to January almost immediately after pre-orders opened on Friday, even for early buyers. Some observers have criticized Apple for launching with what they call insufficient stock, calling it a major misstep.
Apple's EU regulatory filing revealed iPhone Duo's battery totals 4883mAh, split across two cells of 2962mAh and 1921mAh. That places it between the iPhone 18 Pro (4288mAh) and iPhone 18 Pro Max (5567mAh), with Apple citing up to 44 hours of video playback on the outer display and 31 hours on the inner display.
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'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.
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.
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