Apple's first foldable iPhone, the Duo, goes on sale with limited stock
The gist
Apple's iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone starting at $2,000, went on sale with limited walk-in stock.
Reviewers praise the hardware but flag unoptimized apps and reported hinge and screen issues.
How it unfolded
- Sep 2026Apple announced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series at its annual fall event.
- Oct 16, 2026Preorders opened; Macworld's U.S. tracking showed delivery waits stretching to January 25, 2027 within around half an hour.
- Oct 21, 2026Reviews published by CNN Business, Wirecutter and WIRED.