Coming from Android to the $1,999 iPhone Duo? There is no SIM tray, so your line has to move over as an eSIM. Apple’s steps take a few minutes.
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Apple taps Perryman titanium and Qnity films for iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro
The titanium in iPhone Duo comes from a family-owned mill in Pennsylvania, and Apple is putting up to $100 million behind it.
Apple Halts iPhone Duo Walk-In Sales In Japan And South Korea
Apple blocks launch day walk-in sales for the new foldable phone in Japan and South Korea as high demand and low stock force a strict reservation rule.
Some iPhone Duo Pre-orders Are Shipping Much Earlier Than Expected
Some iPhone Duo buyers are seeing shipping dates moved up to October 23. Check your order status to see if your phone is arriving earlier than expected.
Apple Explains Samsung's Role in the iPhone Duo Foldable Screen
Learn how Apple and Samsung worked together to build the custom folding screen for the iPhone Duo, featuring a hidden camera and a unique matte finish.
Mark Gurman Says Apple Made A Big Mistake With iPhone Duo Pre-Orders
Mark Gurman says Apple made a major mistake with the iPhone Duo launch. Shipping dates slipped to late January after severe supply constraints hit hard.
Apple's Silicone Case For The iPhone Duo Requires Sticky Adhesive
Learn why the new silicone case for the iPhone Duo needs adhesive strips to stay attached and get the latest updates on shipping and pre-order dates.
Apple Store Workers Warn Against iPhone Duo Walk-In Purchases on Launch Day
Apple store workers are warning customers to avoid iPhone Duo walk-in purchases on launch day. Without a pre-order, you will likely leave empty-handed.
Xcode 27.1 is out with Swift 6.4, but the iPhone Duo simulator has limits
The final Xcode 27.1 is here with Swift 6.4, and App Store Connect now takes apps built with it. Mac Catalyst and iPhone Duo testing have catches.
Apple's developer documentation is now available in eight more languages
Apple’s full developer docs now read in Japanese, Korean, German, French and four more languages, with a performance event set for October 29.
iPhone Duo will support the $79 Apple Pencil (USB-C) later this year
Apple says iPhone Duo will work with the $79 Apple Pencil (USB-C), not Apple Pencil Pro. Support is coming later this year.
iPhone Duo carrier deals reach $1,200, but your plan decides the credit
The $1,200 headline deal comes with strings. Here is what AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon actually pay on each plan, and what Apple gives with no carrier.
iPhone Duo's under-display FaceTime camera tops out at 1080p, the outer at 4K
For 4K selfie video, keep iPhone Duo closed. The hidden camera behind the inner screen records 1080p video at most.
Older apps on iPhone Duo sit in a centered window until developers update them
Not every app will fill the iPhone Duo’s big inner screen. Apple’s developer guide shows how older apps look and what changes once they’re rebuilt.
iPhone Duo costs £1,999 in the UK and ₹2,99,900 in India: prices by country
A 2TB iPhone Duo costs A$5,899 in Australia and ₹4,49,900 in India. Here is what Apple charges for each tier in four countries.
Apple's iPhone Duo Folio with Kickstand costs $129, the iPhone Duo Case $79
Apple made two cases for its foldable. The TechWoven Folio adds a kickstand for $129, while the thin two-part case runs $79.
iPhone Duo battery life: up to 44 hours on the outer display, 31 on the inner
How long the Duo lasts depends on which screen you use. Fast charging also needs a 60W adapter, and Apple only puts a cable in the box.
iPhone Duo is eSIM-only worldwide, even where iPhone 18 Pro takes a nano-SIM
Apple’s foldable has no SIM tray anywhere, including the UK, where iPhone 18 Pro still takes a nano-SIM. Here is how to bring your number over.
iPhone Duo vs iPhone 18 Pro specs: no 4x telephoto, no Action button, 254 grams
The Duo costs $1,999 and weighs 254 grams, but its rear camera tops out at 2x optical quality. Here is how it lines up with iPhone 18 Pro.
iPhone Duo storage tiers run from $1,999 for 256GB to $3,199 for 2TB
Going from 256GB to 512GB on iPhone Duo costs $200, and 2TB adds $1,200 to the bill. Here is which tier makes sense for how you use it.
iPhone Duo uses Touch ID in the side button instead of Face ID
There is no Face ID on Apple’s foldable. You unlock iPhone Duo and pay with your fingerprint on the side button, folded or not.
Apple Built a Clever Cooling System Inside the iPhone Duo Hinge
Discover how Apple keeps the new folding iPhone Duo cool. Engineers built a flexible graphite pipe inside the hinge to move heat across both halves safely.
JP Morgan Rejects iPhone Demand Cuts and Raises Apple Share Target
JP Morgan rejects reports of low iPhone demand and raises its Apple price target to $360. Investors are now looking ahead to new foldable devices.
Nothing CEO Carl Pei Explains Why The iPhone Duo Is A Waste Of Money
Nothing CEO Carl Pei calls the $1,999 iPhone Duo a waste of money. Discover why the lack of Face ID and camera downgrades sparked his strong criticism.