Apple launched its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, globally on Friday, with scalpers outside the Sanlitun flagship store in Beijing offering buyers roughly 3,000 yuan ($448) above retail price for their newly purchased units. One scalper, Alex Wang, said he expects to resell the devices at a markup for about two weeks due to limited supply. Customers, including one who arrived at 6 a.m. to join a line of about 100 people, said they were eager for Apple to finally enter the foldable category.
cnbc.com
· 2026-10-23
In the latest episode of 9to5Mac Overtime, Jeff Benjamin interviews Fernando Silva about his first day using Apple's iPhone Duo, a foldable device that departs from the standard iPhone form factor. The discussion covers the device's performance as both phone and tablet, comparisons to the iPad mini, the visible crease, and whether Fernando intends to use it as his daily driver.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-23
Reviewers of Apple's newly released iPhone Duo had complained that swiping from the top-right corner to open Control Center is awkward in left-handed use due to the device's wide, folding design. Developer Stephen Robles demonstrated on X that users can instead tap the Battery/Wi-Fi/Cellular icon to open Control Center, a shortcut that becomes even more reachable when a Live Activity is running and shifts the icon lower on screen.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-23
CNET's Kerry Wan tested early apps built for Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo, highlighting Netflix and NYT Cooking as among the most polished so far. Apps optimized for the device's flexible screen will carry a 'Made for iPhone Duo' badge on the App Store, while a separate web tracker monitors which popular apps still lack support.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-23
Apple has published a set of support documents to coincide with the iPhone Duo launch, addressing hinge troubleshooting, Touch ID, and case compatibility. One document lists fixes for hinge problems such as the device not closing fully, unusual noises, or a loose, bent, or broken hinge. Another explains a 'Shift Left Edge' display setting that adjusts the outer screen when a case partially covers it.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-23
Researchers presenting at the Hexacon security conference in Paris demonstrated a series of exploits targeting iPhones, including a one-click attack against Signal and a separate compromise involving iMessage. The team said the full technical details and tools used will be released at a later date.
blog.calif.io
· 2026-10-23
Apple's newly launched folding iPhone lineup has gone on sale, but early demand is outstripping available stock. Reviews of the devices have been mixed, yet buyers are reportedly struggling to secure units through normal retail channels.
wsj.com
· 2026-10-23
To mark iPhone Duo's shipping launch, retailers are discounting related Apple gear: AirPods Pro 3 are $50 off at $199, Apple Pencil (USB-C)—the only stylus iPhone Duo supports—is down to $69 (or $61 used-like-new), and the new Apple TV 4K remains available at a pre-order discount. Additional savings cover leather cases, power banks, and the new Mac Studio and M6 Mac mini.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-23
A tech outlet published size comparisons pitting a rumored, unreleased Apple dual-screen device dubbed the 'iPhone Duo' against expected 2026 Android foldables including the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, as well as older devices like the original Pixel Fold and Microsoft Surface Duo. No Apple device of this kind has been officially announced.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-10-23
Apple quietly rolled out iOS 27.1, but it is only available on the new iPhone Duo; other iPhone models currently show iOS 27.0.1 as their latest update. All other iPhones will instead jump directly to iOS 27.2, which has been in beta for a month and is set to launch next week with its own new features.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-23
Apple published a support document outlining how to achieve fastest charging speeds on iPhone Duo. Wired charging to 50% in about 20 minutes requires the bundled USB-C cable paired with a 60W+ adapter supporting Adjustable Voltage Supply and USB-PD 3.2, such as Apple's 40W Dynamic Power Adapter. Wireless charging to 50% in roughly 30 minutes requires a specific MagSafe-compatible charger named in Apple's guidance.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-23
Apple's stock hit an intraday record above $351 per share on Friday, pushing its market capitalization to about $5.12 trillion and overtaking Nvidia as the world's most valuable company. The milestone coincided with the launch of the $2,000 foldable iPhone Duo. Nvidia and Google now rank second and third by market cap.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-23
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