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Apple unveils iPhone Duo, its first foldable, as display durability and design draw scrutiny
September 10, 2026 at 09:02 PM
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Apple has unveiled its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, starting at $1,999, with pre-orders opening October 16 and retail availability October 23.
- Apple announced the iPhone Duo with a 7.6-inch internal Super Retina XDR display, a 5.4-inch external screen, an A20 Pro processor, and a titanium frame.
- Pre-orders begin Friday, October 16, with stores receiving the phone October 23 and a broader rollout to additional markets on October 30.
- Apple has not stated how many fold cycles the display withstands, citing instead a titanium grade-5 frame, Ceramic Shield, and IP68 water and dust resistance.
- Social media users criticized the device's design and price, with some on X calling it "ugly" and questioning its usefulness.

