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Apple launches $2,000 foldable iPhone Duo with scarce supply

dailysabah.com — October 23, 2026 at 02:01 PM UTC

Apple launched its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, worldwide on Friday at about $2,000, with strong demand but rationed supply, resulting in fewer large launch queues than previous iPhone releases. The Duo faces competition from Samsung and Huawei in the foldable market, and early reviews praised its design and hinge but noted camera compromises and app issues. Apple's new CEO John Ternus faces an early test, with pre-order delivery dates already slipping to late January. Analysts at IDC forecast Apple will capture 44% of foldable market value in 2026, potentially becoming the market leader by 2027. Resellers and loyal customers queued globally, while some reviewers recommended against the device for typical users.

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iPhone Duo screens crack at hinge within 24 hours of launch (tomsguide.com)

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Apple launches $2,000 foldable iPhone Duo with limited supply (indianexpress.com)

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Apple launches foldable iPhone Duo at $2,000 with limited supply (channelnewsasia.com)

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iPhone Duo foldable screens crack within hours for some buyers (notebookcheck.net)

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iPhone Duo displays crack along hinge on launch day for some owners (sea.mashable.com)

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Apple launches iPhone Duo foldable, drawing overnight crowds in Los Angeles (abc7.com)

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iPhone Duo durability test cracks inner screen when bent backward (cnet.com)

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Apple's iPhone Duo launches today with in-store stock reserved for walk-in customers (global.techradar.com)

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iPhone Duo hinge cracks reported by early owners (macrumors.com)

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