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Video and photos circulating on social media show Apple stores in Bordeaux and Lille emptied by looters during nationwide French unrest, alongside Louis Vuitton stores in Bordeaux and a Hermès boutique in Marseille. The protests, which began over school staffing and overcrowding, also saw municipal buildings damaged, cars set on fire, and roughly 1,200 arrests amid turnout estimated between 550,000 and 800,000 people.
Apple has imposed a two-unit purchase limit on iPhone Duo orders across its online stores in the US, UK, Japan and Spain, with checkout attempts over that limit triggering a warning message. The restriction's start date is unclear, as some Reddit users report placing larger orders when pre-orders began on October 16. Apple Store shipping estimates now show January 22, while Best Buy lists earlier November and December dates for pick-up or shipping.
MacRumors reports that Apple retail employees have been told to warn customers that iPhone Duo units likely won't be available for walk-in purchases on launch day, October 24th. Staff are reportedly instructed to discourage shoppers without pre-orders from lining up expecting to buy one, as the device is already sold out through January.
Apple's foldable iPhone Duo became available for pre-order at 8AM ET, with general availability starting October 23rd. The device features a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch inner OLED screen, but starts at $2,000 and lacks Face ID and the variable aperture camera found on the iPhone 18 Pro models.
Within an hour of preorders opening at 8AM ET on Friday, Apple's website showed delivery estimates for the iPhone Duo slipping into late January across all configurations. The foldable iPhone, Apple's first, starts at $1,999 for 256GB and launches in stores on October 23rd, with colors including star white and night sky.
Apple has temporarily taken the Apple Store offline as it prepares to open preorders for the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, at 5 AM Eastern Time. The device launches October 23 with a 7.6-inch inner display, 5.4-inch outer display, A20 Pro chip, Touch ID instead of Face ID, and pricing starting at $1999, alongside iOS 27.1 software built for the folding form factor.
Apple opened pre-orders this week for its new Apple TV 4K and HomeView devices, officially launching November 13. However, Apple Store delivery estimates have already pushed into later November for many configurations, though in-store pickup and some Amazon orders still show launch-day availability.
Apple opens iPhone Duo pre-orders Friday, October 16 at 8:00 a.m. ET/5:00 a.m. PT. Shoppers who want faster checkout can pre-select color, storage and purchase or lease options through its 'Get Ready' tool, but must finalize those choices by 9 p.m. PT Thursday, October 15.
Apple announced a fourth-generation Siri Remote featuring Precision Finding support and a built-in speaker for locating a lost remote. The $59 accessory is compatible with both the new Apple TV 4K and older Apple TV HD and 4K models, and ships November 13 alongside the new $299 Apple TV 4K.
Apple has activated its 'get ready for pre-order' feature on the Apple Store Online and app, letting customers select their preferred iPhone Duo color, storage, and carrier before pre-orders open. Shoppers can also set up payment methods, including full payment, Apple Card financing, or the Apple Upgrade program. Official iPhone Duo pre-orders begin Friday, October 16 at 5 a.m. PT/8 a.m. ET.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that customers who buy the iPhone Duo at a US Apple Store will see a personalized greeting with their name when they first turn on the device. The feature, exclusive to the iPhone Duo, will support English and Spanish and launch alongside the device on October 23, with pre-orders starting October 16.
Apple confirmed shoppers can begin its 'Get ready' process for the iPhone Duo on Monday, October 12, letting buyers pre-select color, storage, carrier, and payment method ahead of time. Actual pre-orders open Friday, October 16 at 8:00 a.m. ET / 5:00 a.m. PT, and completing the setup early is meant to speed up checkout that morning.