Overview
- Apple began selling the iPhone Duo on Friday, October 23, with first shipments and in‑store sales reported in launch markets including Australia, New Zealand, India and China.
- Preorders surged within minutes and online delivery estimates slipped into late January 2027 as Apple said walk‑in stock would be limited in many countries because production yields for foldable panels and hinges are low.
- The Duo is a premium, passport‑sized foldable that starts at $1,999 (₹2.99 lakh), offers a 5.4‑inch outer display and a 7.6‑inch inner Super Retina XDR screen, and is powered by Apple’s A20 Pro chip.
- Apple and developers are rolling out Duo‑specific app updates while an iOS 27.2 release candidate on review units signals imminent support for the USB‑C Apple Pencil, with the stable update expected soon.
- A small number of buyers posted images of cracks near the internal hinge; reports are limited, Apple has replaced at least one unit, and analysts say reliability, production ramp and app optimization will be key to the Duo’s market impact.