{
  "id": 16158490,
  "title": "iPhone Duo on sale in UAE: Is Apple's Dh8,499 foldable worth it? The real cost of owning one",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/iphone-duo-on-sale-in-uae-is-apples-dh8-499-foldable-worth-it-the",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-23T06:12:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/iphone-duo-on-sale-in-uae-is-apples-dh8499-foldable-worth-it-the-real-cost-of-owning-one-1.500720723"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, in the UAE with a price tag of Dh8,499. However, this starting cost does not encompass the full expense of owning the device. Additional accessories such as a protective case, AppleCare+, a charging adapter, and a MagSafe Charger can quickly elevate the total cost to Dh15,845 for the top-end 2TB version. The iPhone Duo offers two screens and a foldable design, promising extra screen space for tasks like reading, watching videos, and multitasking. But the ultimate value depends on whether the convenience and extra functionality justify the significant investment.",
  "summary": "Dubai: The iPhone Duo is officially on sale in the UAE from today, October 23, and Apple's first foldable phone comes with a rather substantial price tag: Dh8,499. That's just the starting point. Add a protective case, AppleCare+, a charging adapter and a few extras, and the bill can quickly cross Dh10,000. Choose the top-end 2TB version, and you could be looking at nearly Dh16,000. For that…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Business Standard IN",
        "title": "Apple limits iPhone Duo orders to two per customer amid supply crunch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/apple-limits-iphone-duo-orders-to-two-per-customer-amid-supply-crunch",
        "published": "2026-10-22T08:08:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "First iPhone Duo pre-orders now say ‘shipped’ ahead of launch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/first-iphone-duo-pre-orders-now-say-shipped-ahead-of-launch",
        "published": "2026-10-22T13:52:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechSpot",
        "title": "Apple says more than 50 apps will be updated for the iPhone Duo at launch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/apple-says-more-than-50-apps-will-be-updated-for-the-iphone-duo-at",
        "published": "2026-10-22T16:04:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "iPhone Duo 2 prototypes are already circulating at Apple, report says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/iphone-duo-2-prototypes-are-already-circulating-at-apple-report-says",
        "published": "2026-10-22T17:18:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MacRumors",
        "title": "Apple is Apparently Considering a Slightly Larger iPhone Duo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/apple-is-apparently-considering-a-slightly-larger-iphone-duo",
        "published": "2026-10-22T20:10:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "'We didn't ship them all away during the pre-order' — Apple's Greg Joswiak has good news for iPhone Duo buyers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/we-didnt-ship-them-all-away-during-the-pre-order-apples-greg-joswiak",
        "published": "2026-10-22T23:23:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Hands-on with the Apple iPhone Duo: Sexy work-in-progress (VIDEO)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/hands-on-with-the-apple-iphone-duo-sexy-work-in-progress-video",
        "published": "2026-10-23T01:15:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Nippon.com News",
        "title": "Apple Launches Foldable iPhone in Japan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/apple-launches-foldable-iphone-in-japan",
        "published": "2026-10-23T05:29:36.000Z"
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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."
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