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Key FactsApple Starts iPhone Duo Pre-Orders

Oct 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: macrumors.com

Pre-orders are available through Apple’s online storefront and Apple Store app in more than 70 countries and regions.

The foldable model measures 5.4 inches closed, 7.6 inches open, and 5.2 millimeters unfolded.

Pricing starts at $1,999 for 256GB, with Star White and Night Sky available.

Customers securing launch-day delivery are due to receive their devices on Friday, October 23.

Hold Us Accountable
— From the article headline: Apple Exec Says 'Hold Us Accountable' on iPhone Duo Crease.

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Key FactsApple unveils foldable iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro

Sep 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnbc.com

The foldable iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 and is scheduled to reach stores on October 23.

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Apple Watch Series 12’s Audio Intelligence will capture and summarize conversations; a beta is expected later in 2026.

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For a device that plays such a central role in your life, a larger display would open up entirely new possibilities.
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Key FactsApple unveils its first foldable iPhone Duo in UAE

Sep 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gulfnews.com

In the UAE, iPhone Duo starts at Dh8,499; pre-orders open October 16, with customers and stores receiving it October 23.

The phone has a 5.4-inch outer display and 7.6-inch inner display, with both reaching 3,000 nits outdoors.

iOS 27 introduces Split View, allowing two apps to run side by side on an iPhone for the first time.

Its camera system has three 48-megapixel cameras; the main camera records 4K Dolby Vision video at 120 frames per second.

iPhone Duo is the most transformational change to iPhone since the original. With an entirely new design and intuitive experiences, it shows what’s possible when hardware and software are engineered together and redefines what it means to use a foldable phone.
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