{
  "id": 14458944,
  "title": "iPhone Duo pre-order opens Friday, October 16: What you should know",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/iphone-duo-pre-order-opens-friday-october-16-what-you-should-know",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-14T13:03:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechCabal",
    "slug": "techcabal",
    "url": "https://techcabal.com/2026/10/14/iphone-duo-pre-order-october-16/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "iPhone Duo pre-orders start on Friday, October 16, at 1 pm Lagos time. Apple's first foldable iPhone costs $1,999 in the US, with arrival on October 23. You can pre-order it in over 70 countries, with specific details for 18 listed countries. The device comes in four storage sizes with corresponding prices, plus additional costs for accessories and optional upgrades.\n\nFor those in Africa, pre-ordering options vary. South Africa's iStore South Africa begins taking pre-orders on October 16, while Nigeria's iStore Nigeria requires customers to check back for availability. Kenya's iTey Store offers reservations for the 256GB model, with an expected delivery date in early to mid-November. Ghana does not yet have a confirmed launch date or price.\n\nThe iPhone Duo works exclusively with eSIM and lacks a physical SIM card slot. Before ordering, ensure your network supports eSIM and can activate your number on the Duo. Keep in mind potential delivery delays and customs charges when importing the device.",
  "summary": "Apple's first foldable iPhone starts at $1,999 in the US, and the first buyers get their phones on Friday, October 23.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "iPhone Duo faces criticism from Nothing's CEO over value and features amid rising pre-order scams",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/iphone-duo-faces-criticism-from-nothings-ceo-over-value-and-features",
        "published": "2026-10-14T10:16:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}