New iPhone Duo's instant popularity stirs folding phone race
Apple's first foldable phone sold out preorders in hours; online buyers won't receive until January.
Apple's iPhone Duo launched preorders on Friday and disappeared within hours. Buyers ordering through Apple's website or app now face a backordered wait until the last week of January, though the phone hits physical stores on October 23.
The 7.6-inch foldable screen is the largest iPhone display yet, with a 5.4-inch outer screen for single-handed use. Two 48-megapixel cameras handle main and ultrawide shots.
The Duo supports Apple Pencil and drag-and-drop multitasking like an iPad. The base model costs $1,999, though trade-in offers and Apple's Upgrade program can reduce the out-of-pocket cost.
Availability at carriers like Verizon and AT&T varies.
- 7.6 inches
- Foldable screen size
- 5.4 inches
- Outer display size
- Two 48-megapixel
- Camera resolution
- $1,999
- Base model price
Why it mattersExtreme demand for new tech can signal which innovations buyers actually want, helping other makers decide their next moves.
AustraliaAustralian buyers wanting the iPhone Duo at launch will face the same January backorder if ordering online, but may find stock at retailers or carriers from October 23.
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