{
  "id": 14949395,
  "title": "iPhone Duo now available to pre-order, prices start at $1,999",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/iphone-duo-now-available-to-pre-order-prices-start-at-1-999",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-16T12:01:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/16/iphone-duo-now-available-to-pre-order-prices-start-at-1999/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has launched pre-orders for its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo. Customers can order the device through Apple's website or the Apple Store app, with shipments arriving on October 23. The iPhone Duo boasts a 5.4-inch outer display that unfolds into a 7.6-inch inner display. Under the hood, it's powered by Apple's A20 Pro chip. The dual-camera system includes a 48MP Main camera and a 48MP Ultra Wide camera, with a Center Stage camera on the front and a FaceTime camera underneath the inner display. Apple has made several software optimizations to enhance productivity and interaction with the foldable display. These include Split View multitasking, seamless app switching, and a reimagined iOS experience that reacts to folding, side orientation, and flipping. The device can also enter StandBy mode on either display, transforming into a photo frame, widget hub, clock, and more. The iPhone Duo comes in two colors - star white and night sky - and starts at $1,999 for the 256GB model. Customers can also explore carrier offers for monthly payments starting at $55 and up to $1,200 off with an eligible trade-in.",
  "summary": "Apple’s first-ever foldable iPhone is now available for pre-order . You can head to Apple’s website or the Apple Store app this morning to place your iPhone Duo pre-order, with the first orders arriving in one week on October 23. more…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Guide",
        "title": "iPhone Duo pre-order deals in Australia — top offers and plans from Optus, Vodafone, Amazon and more",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/iphone-duo-pre-order-deals-in-australia-top-offers-and-plans-from",
        "published": "2026-10-16T12:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Apple iPhone Duo pre-orders open with prices and trade-in deals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/apple-iphone-duo-pre-orders-open-with-prices-and-trade-in-deals",
        "published": "2026-10-16T13:22:01.000Z"
      }
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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."
}