{
  "id": 14950742,
  "title": "The iPhone Duo is now available to preorder at $1,999",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/the-iphone-duo-is-now-available-to-preorder-at-1-999",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-16T12:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Verge",
    "slug": "the-verge",
    "url": "https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/988582/apple-iphone-duo-preorder-buy-foldable"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has made waves with the debut of the iPhone Duo, a foldable smartphone unveiled during their \"Surprise and Shine\" event. This device boasts a 5.4-inch outer screen that transitions into a 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR display when unfolded. Notably, it supports the Apple Pencil and features a Touch ID sensor for fingerprint identification. The phone offers an IP68 rating, includes Ceramic Shield 2 on the back, and the front display is also protected by Ceramic Shield. Powered by the same A20 Pro chipset as the iPhone 18 Pro, the Duo comes with a 48-megapixel fusion camera, although it lacks variable aperture. Available in Star White and Night Sky colors, the base model starts at $1,999 for the 256GB variant. Pre-orders from Apple and Best Buy start on October 23rd. Several carriers are offering promotions: AT&T provides up to $1,200 off with trade-in, $800 reward card, or $200 per line for new activations. T-Mobile offers up to $1,000 off with trade-in on select plans, and Verizon waives the $40 activation fee with a 36-month payment plan at 0% APR or a bundled Simplicity Pro package.",
  "summary": "Few phones have been more anticipated than a foldable iPhone, but it's finally here. The iPhone Duo was unveiled during Apple's \"Surprise and shine\" event alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 models. Apple's first foldable has a 5.4-inch outer screen, and it unfolds to show off its […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Guide",
        "title": "iPhone Duo modes explained — 6 ways you can use Apple's new foldable",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/iphone-duo-modes-explained-6-ways-you-can-use-apples-new-foldable",
        "published": "2026-10-16T06:30:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "The best iPhone Duo preorder deals (so far): How to get Apples new foldable for as low as $799",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/the-best-iphone-duo-preorder-deals-so-far-how-to-get-apples-new",
        "published": "2026-10-16T09:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "iPhone Duo UAE pre-orders: 5 things Apple's foldable changes – and what it costs you",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/iphone-duo-uae-pre-orders-5-things-apples-foldable-changes-and-what",
        "published": "2026-10-16T09:13:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MarketWatch Top",
        "title": "Is Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo worth $2,000? See how it stacks up against other foldable phones.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/is-apples-foldable-iphone-duo-worth-2-000-see-how-it-stacks-up",
        "published": "2026-10-16T12:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "The best iPhone Duo pre-order deals in Australia: up to AU$1,900 in savings up for grabs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/the-best-iphone-duo-pre-order-deals-in-australia-up-to-au-1-900-in",
        "published": "2026-10-16T12:02:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "iPhone Duo accessories: Here are five top picks for Apple’s foldable",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/iphone-duo-accessories-here-are-five-top-picks-for-apples-foldable",
        "published": "2026-10-16T13:17:34.000Z"
      }
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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."
}