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Apple Begins iPhone Duo Preorders
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In Short: Apple has started accepting preorders for its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, which will be available for purchase starting October 23.
Apple has officially opened preorders for its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, following its announcement at the 'Surprise and Shine' event on September 9. The device is now available for pre-purchase on the Apple website and through the Apple Store app.
The iPhone Duo features a 5.4-inch outer display that unfolds into a 7.6-inch inner display, offering enhanced productivity with Split View multitasking and seamless app switching. It is available in two colors: star white and night sky.
Preorders for the iPhone Duo began at 5:00 a.m. on October 16, and the first orders are expected to arrive on October 23. The device starts at $1,999 with 256GB of storage.
Apple is using a queue system to manage preorders, and the availability of the Apple Store may vary as the system spins up in data centers across the world.
Wireless carriers AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are offering up to $1,200 off the iPhone Duo with an eligible trade-in, and monthly prices start at $55/month.
The iPhone Duo is powered by the A20 Pro chip and includes an under-display camera for selfies and FaceTime, an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, and an adaptable version of iOS that changes based on the phone's setup.
Apple's first foldable phone has been met with strong demand, with preorders selling out within minutes after becoming available.
In addition to the iPhone Duo, Apple has also opened preorders for its new HomeView smart display, which is available in tabletop and wall-mounted versions at $299 each.
The HomeView is part of Apple's 'Welcome home' push into the smart home category and is set to launch on November 13.
Microsoft has also released the Nvidia-powered Surface RTX Spark Dev Box for preorder, priced at around $6,000 and slated to ship in November.
Googlebook, a new device category described as a 'laptop designed for Gemini Intelligence,' is now available for preorder, with prices starting at $899 and the first units shipping on October 4.
Apple's new lineup of iPhone 18 phones, including the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, are now being delivered to customers following their pre-order period that began on September 12.
Background
Apple's new HomeView smart display, announced alongside the iPhone Duo, is now available for preorder, with the tabletop version launching on November 13.
Apple began accepting preorders for the iPhone 18 Pro and unveiled several new home devices at its recent event.
What's confirmed
- Got my order in at 8:01 (fastest I could get the app or page to load) and it was already Nov 2-9 iPhone Duo is available in two colors: star white and night sky.
- Those selections help speed up checkout when preorders are live. iPhone Duo preorders began at 5:00 a.m.
- Fri Oct 16 2026, 08:00 AM EDT · 1 minute read We have confirmed that Apple's first foldable iPhone is now available to preorder, with launch-day delivery dates expected to slip quickly.
- We don't run a piece like this until we can confirm that iPhone Duo preorders are live, with the aforementioned queue.
- Announced in September after years of rumors, Apple's first-ever foldable phone is now available for preorder ahead of its Oct. 23 release.
- The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 with 256GB of storage.
- If you don't see the store, try switching between the website and the Apple Store app.
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- Starting today, the first five Googlebook devices are now available for preorder (they officially launch on Oct.
What's still developing
- Apple is bringing the Apple Store back online in waves, so if you don’t have the option to pre-order iPhone Duo just yet, keep waiting.
- Here’s Apple on some of the software optimizations for the foldable iPhone Duo: The expansive display on iPhone Duo supercharges productivity with Split View multitasking and seamless app switching, and a reimagined yet familiar iOS experience introduces entirely new ways to interact with iPhone.
- As it's done before, Apple opened a preorder configuration option ahead of the launch, allowing buyers to select their preferred configuration and payment method.
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- Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo are launching in more than 70 countries and regions.
- Built to last with an innovative hardware design and precision hinge, iPhone Duo is powered by A20 Pro to deliver pro performance and impressive all-day battery life, and offers an advanced camera system, with the folding design unlocking fun new ways to use the camera that aren’t possible on any other iPhone.
- If you’re looking to buy from a carrier, a few are offering promomtions.
- When iOS 27 launches next week, it will include a new feature called iPhone Handoff, which allows you to use the same number on two different phones, Apple said at Wednesday’s Surprise and Shine event.
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- Apple says store teams can help with trade-ins, carrier offers, financing where available and Personal Setup.
- The one product announced last week that’s not yet available is the iPhone Duo.
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