Overview
- Apple told customers they must save their iPhone Duo selections by 9 p.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, October 15, so orders can be completed with a single click when preorders open.
- Preorders will begin on Friday, October 16 at 5 a.m. PT / 8 a.m. ET and Apple plans first deliveries and in‑store availability on October 23 in the initial group of more than 70 countries.
- The Duo starts at $1,999 in the U.S. and ships with an A20 Pro chip, a 7.6‑inch inner display, a 5.4‑inch outer display, and storage tiers of 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB in Star White and Night Sky.
- Industry reports say manufacturing yields for the foldable OLED panels and precision hinge are low, which Apple treats as a limited‑volume halo launch that could make early units scarce and push buyers toward carriers or in‑store purchases.
- Security firms have flagged fake preorder pages and at least one malware‑laden scam posing as Apple offers, so shoppers are advised to use the official Apple Store app or website and verify carrier pages before submitting payment.