Apple unveils foldable iPhone Duo, starting at $1,999

Apple announced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, on 2026-09-09 with pricing from $1,999 to $3,000, featuring a 7.6-inch inner folding display and 5.4-inch outer screen powered by the A20 Pro chip. Release is scheduled for October 2026.

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Apple iPhone Duo likely specifications, price and release date

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Apple's first foldable iPhone will be called the iPhone Duo. The iPhone Duo price starts at $2,000 for 256GB, rising to around $3,000 at the top configuration, and it goes on sale as early as October in white and dark blue. iPhone Duo specifications include an A20 Pro chip, dual 48MP cameras and Apple Pencil support. Apple unveils it at the Surprise and Shine event tonight.

Apple iPhone Duo launch event: The 5 biggest announcements

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Apple just wrapped up its first iPhone launch event with CEO John Ternus at the helm, and it did not disappoint. We got a look at Apple's long-rumored foldable iPhone Duo, along with the next generation of AirPods and the Apple Watch. Here's a roundup of all the biggest announcements from the event. Apple's first […]

Apple unveils its foldable iPhone Duo

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New Apple CEO John Ternus said the Duo has the “largest display ever on an iPhone, yet fits into your pocket”, claiming it will redefine the experience of using a foldable smartphone.

Apple Unveils $1,999 Foldable iPhone Duo

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Apple unveils the iPhone Duo, the company's first foldable smartphone. Prices start at $1,999 and the phone will be available for preorder starting Oct. 16 in more than 70 countries and regions. Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow reports from Cupertino. (Source: Bloomberg)

Former Apple CEO Sculley 'Excited' About iPhone Duo

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John Sculley, Zeta Global vice chairman emeritus and former Apple CEO, reacts to Apple's new iPhone Duo, the company's first foldable smartphone, which will have a 7.6-inch display when unfolded and a 5.4-inch outer screen. He speaks on "Bloomberg The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)

Apple Debuts Foldable iPhone Duo in Biggest-Ever Device Revamp

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Apple unveiled the company’s first foldable smartphone during a wide-ranging event Wednesday, betting that a new category can energize growth for its biggest-selling lineup. Chris Welch was there and explains what makes this such a big deal for the brand (Source: Bloomberg)

The incomplete history of Duo devices

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Apple announced the company's first device with a folding screen today, the iPhone Duo, but that's where the firsts end. The Duo is not only far from the first foldable on the market thanks to the efforts of Samsung and Google, but it's also not the first product to be called the Duo. Former Apple […]

With Apple iPhone Duo, iPhone prices in India cross Rs 4 lakh

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Apple has unveiled its first folding smartphone, the iPhone Duo, in India. This new device starts at an unprecedented Rs 2,99,900, significantly raising mobile phone prices. The iPhone Duo features a 7.6-inch inner display and a 5.4-inch outer panel for versatile use. Alongside the Duo, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models also see premium pricing adjustments. These price hikes reflect industry-wi

Apple enters a crowded foldable smartphone market in China – can it beat Huawei?

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Apple’s long-awaited entry into the foldable smartphone market, the iPhone Duo, has drawn immediate attention in China over its eye-watering price tag and exclusive dual-eSIM design, as the American tech giant targets entrenched domestic rivals Huawei Technologies and Xiaomi. Unveiled on Wednesday, the iPhone Duo – Apple’s thinnest and most expensive flagship model yet – captured the attention of

10 biggest features of Apple's first foldable phone, iPhone Duo

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Apple has unveiled its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, featuring a large 7.6-inch inner display. This new device incorporates a titanium frame and a redesigned hinge mechanism for durability. The iPhone Duo boasts the powerful A20 Pro chip and an advanced 48MP Fusion camera system. It runs on the updated iOS 27, offering enhanced multitasking and Apple Intelligence features.

How the iPhone Duo compares to other folding phones

rss:thevergetech19d ago kagi ↗

Apple's foldable phone is finally here - well, almost. The iPhone Duo, coming October 23rd, follows in the footsteps of past folding devices from Android phone makers like Samsung, OnePlus, and Google, with a $1,999 price tag that sits just above the Pixel 11 Pro Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 8. While its hardware bears […]

Apple's Foldable iPhone Duo Is Here, What We Know

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Apple unveiled the company’s first foldable smartphone during a wide-ranging event Wednesday, betting that a new category can energize growth for its biggest-selling lineup. The iPhone Duo will start at $1,999 and cost up to $3,199. This was the first product reveal event for the new CEO John Ternus. Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow was there and reports from Apple Park in Cupertino, California. (Source: Blo

Apple's iPhone Duo may not outdo Android's foldable hardware, but it's banking on its revamped iOS to bring a more seamless dual-screen experience. It's not always about the hardware, sometimes, the m

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Apple's iPhone Duo may not outdo Android's foldable hardware, but it's banking on its revamped iOS to bring a more seamless dual-screen experience. It's not always about the hardware, sometimes, the magic is in the software. # Apple # iPhoneDuo # iOS # TechUpdate iPhone Duo: Apple’s Key Bet Is Software, Not Foldable Hardware https://www. squaredtech.co/iphone-duo-appl es-key-bet-is-software-not-fo

Apple Announces Foldable 'iPhone Duo' - MacRumors Featuring a 7.6-inch folding inner display and a 5.4-inch outer screen, the titanium device is powered by the A20 Pro chip, supports Apple Pencil, and

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Apple Announces Foldable 'iPhone Duo' - MacRumors Featuring a 7.6-inch folding inner display and a 5.4-inch outer screen, the titanium device is powered by the A20 Pro chip, supports Apple Pencil, and starts at $1,999 ahead of an October 23 launch. https://www. macrumors.com/2026/09/09/apple -announces-foldable-iphone-duo/

How display of iPhone Duo is different from that of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

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Apple's iPhone Duo and Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 now compete in the foldable phone market. Apple utilizes a nano-texture finish to reduce glare and minimize crease visibility. Samsung incorporates a titanium layer and strengthened shock-absorbing materials for enhanced durability. Both companies aim to improve screen resilience and reduce reflections effectively. Their contrasting approaches highli

Apple addresses iPhone Duo copycats

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Apple was far from the first company to announce a passport-shaped folding phone this year, but that doesn't mean it wasn't copied. As my colleague Dom Preston already explained, it's almost impossible to keep product development secret when Apple and its competitors all share the same global suppliers. Apple's new CEO John Ternus and head […]

Samsung says ‘Tim Cook’ bought a Galaxy Fold

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That isn't Apple's former CEO promoting the Galaxy Z Fold 8 in a new Samsung ad - "Tim Cook from Palmerston North" just happens to have the same name and look a lot like him. Released right as Apple announced its iPhone Duo, the ad mimics Apple's cinematic product launch videos, with "Tim Cook" saying […]

We unfolded the iPhone Duo

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You only get one chance at a first impression, and getting to introduce Apple's first folding phone is certainly a strong way to start things off as Apple's CEO. On The Vergecast today, we're talking all about Apple's launch event: how John Ternus did in his first appearance as CEO, what we make of the […]

Apple’s Foldable iPhone Duo Shows the Upside of Waiting

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Apple may be late to the foldable smartphone market, but its first attempt is already raising the bar. Bloomberg's Chris Welch takes an early look at the $1,999 iPhone Duo, from its carefully engineered hinge and 7.6-inch inner display to a redesigned iOS experience that takes advantage of the foldable form factor. He joins Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech." (Source: Bloomberg)