iPhone Duo launch revives long queues at Apple stores worldwide

The launch of Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, has drawn large crowds and long queues at Apple stores worldwide, reviving the launch-day excitement seen with early iPhone models. Photos and comments on forums and social media show people arriving hours before stores opened, with dozens to hundreds gathering at some locations. Apple executives, including CEO John Ternus, visited stores in Austin and New York, while the company warned that limited in-store stock would sell out quickly due to exceptionally high pre-order demand. The queues mark a return to the pre-order era's decline in physical lines. Apple's retail leadership presence in Austin coincides with the US Formula 1 Grand Prix, where Apple TV is the exclusive streaming partner.