Overview
- As of Nov. 2, Apple has shipped the iPhone Duo into retail channels but demand is outstripping supply, leaving many buyers waiting for stock.
- A small number of owners reported cracking on the Duo's 7.6‑inch inner display near the titanium hinge, and Apple has told customers to contact AppleCare for replacements.
- Reviewers praise the Duo's engineering—A20 Pro chip, dual‑cell battery and nano‑texture inner screen—but criticize its weight, lack of Face ID, no telephoto lens and limited multitasking on iOS.
- Low early production yields and scarce spare parts are slowing Apple’s ability to replace and repair units, which raises questions about out‑of‑warranty repair costs and service capacity.
- The Duo is accelerating developer attention to wide foldable apps and prompting Apple to test under‑display Face ID for a future Duo 2 while rivals offer lighter designs and more mature multitasking.