--- title: "Apple launches first foldable iPhone Duo with new design and high price" description: "Most outlets led with the launch of Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, highlighting its innovative design and global availability. While Daily Pakistan and Pakistan Observer focused on features, pricing, and installment plans, Aaj News emphasized the $2,000 price tag and limited supply, noting the product’s lower-key rollout compared to previous iPhone launches." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/15686-apple-will-have-limited-iphone-duo-units-available-in-stores site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Apple launches first foldable iPhone Duo with new design and high price technology · updated 24 Oct 2026, 3:54 PM PKT · 21–24 Oct 2026 · 17 articles from 12 outlets over 3 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 24 Oct 2026 — Apple launches first foldable iPhone Duo with new design and high price (4 outlets) > Most outlets led with the launch of Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, highlighting its innovative design and global availability. While Daily Pakistan and Pakistan Observer focused on features, pricing, and installment plans, Aaj News emphasized the $2,000 price tag and limited supply, noting the product’s lower-key rollout compared to previous iPhone launches. - **Hum News English** — [Apple’s foldable iPhone hits stores with $2,000 price tag and scarce supply](https://humenglish.com/latest/apples-foldable-iphone-hits-stores-with-2000-price-tag-and-scarce-supply/) · 24 Oct 2026, 3:54 PM PKT > SYDNEY/SHANGHAI/LONDON: Apple's first folding phone, the iPhone Duo, hit stores around the world on Friday with a price tag of about $2,000 and less of the fanfare that accompanied previous iPhone launches. From Singapore and Shanghai to London and San Francisco, demand was strong but with sales rationed, there were fewer of the round-the-block queues and overnight camp-outs that once marked ne... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Apple's foldable iPhone hits stores with $2,000 price tag and scarce supply](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330477778/apples-foldable-iphone-hits-stores-with-2000-price-tag-and-scarce-supply) · 24 Oct 2026, 11:08 AM PKT · 98% identical wording to the newest filing > Apple’s first folding phone, the iPhone Duo, hit stores around the world on Friday with a ​price tag of about $2,000 and less of the fanfare that accompanied previous iPhone launches. From Singapore and Shanghai to London and San Francisco, demand was strong but with sales rationed, there were fewer of the round-the-block queues ‌and overnight camp-outs that once marked new iPhone days. Competi... - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Apple unveils first foldable iPhone Duo – Features & prices explained](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/24-Oct-2026/apple-unveils-first-foldable-iphone-duo-features-prices-explained) · 24 Oct 2026, 10:51 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Apple’s first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, made its debut at Apple Store locations worldwide, introducing a new design that combines a large display with the portability of a traditional smartphone. The device features a foldable design and offers Apple’s largest iPhone display to date. When unfolded, its 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR screen provides 50 […] - **Pakistan Observer** — [Apple’s first foldable iPhone Duo launched: Check prices, 24-month installment plans](https://pakobserver.net/apples-first-foldable-iphone-duo-launched-check-prices-24-month-installment-plans/) · 24 Oct 2026, 10:23 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Apple has introduced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, bringing a new approach to mobile design by combining a… ### 23 Oct 2026 — Apple launches foldable iPhone Duo amid strong demand and limited supply (8 outlets) > Most outlets reported the launch of Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the Duo, with a focus on strong consumer demand and limited availability pushing delivery dates to late January. Several also highlighted the $2,000 price tag and the device’s entry into a market dominated by competitors like Samsung and Huawei. A few outlets, such as Dunya News and Profit, added context on mixed reviews and market expectations, while The News International noted the launch had less fanfare than previous iPhone releases. - **Minute Mirror** — [Apple’s foldable iPhone draws strong demand](https://minutemirror.com.pk/apples-foldable-iphone-draws-strong-demand-650037/) · 24 Oct 2026, 1:01 AM PKT > The iPhone Duo attracted strong interest even before it officially went on sale. When pre-orders opened the previous Friday, estimated - **ARY News (English)** — [Apple’s foldable iPhone hits stores with $2,000 price tag and scarce supply](https://arynews.tv/apples-foldable-iphone-hits-stores-with-2000-price-tag-and-scarce-supply) · 23 Oct 2026, 11:43 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Competitors such as Samsung Electronics and Huawei Technologies have sold premium foldable phones for years and the Duo.... - **The News International** — [Apple's foldable iPhone hits stores](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1421071-apples-foldable-iphone-hits-stores-with-2000-price-tag-and-scarce-supply) · 23 Oct 2026, 11:12 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Apple's first folding phone, the iPhone Duo, hit stores around the world on Friday with a price tag of about $2,000 and less of the fanfare that accompanied previous iPhone launches.From Singapore and Shanghai to London and San Francisco, demand was strong but... - **Dawn** — [Apple launches into foldable market as iPhone Duo sales begin](https://www.dawn.com/news/2039239/apple-launches-into-foldable-market-as-iphone-duo-sales-begin) · 23 Oct 2026, 12:56 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Sales of Apple’s first folding phone, the iPhone Duo, began on Friday, with market watchers betting on whether the device can reinvent the small foldables market in the same way the iPhone did for smartphones. The Duo’s reception could prove an early test for new CEO John Ternus, the former hardware chief who unveiled the phone barely a week after taking charge in September. It could also have ... - **Profit** — [Apple's first foldable iPhone Duo goes on sale amid strong demand, mixed reviews](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/23/apples-first-foldable-iphone-duo-goes-on-sale-amid-strong-demand-mixed-reviews) · 23 Oct 2026, 8:22 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Pre-orders push delivery dates to late January as limited supplies constrain availability; IDC expects Apple to capture 44% of foldable smartphone market value in 2026 - **Business Recorder** — [Apple launches into foldable market as iPhone Duo sales begin](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40445582/apple-launches-into-foldable-market-as-iphone-duo-sales-begin) · 23 Oct 2026, 7:56 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > SYDNEY: Sales of Apple’s first folding phone, the iPhone Duo, began on Friday, with ​market watchers betting on whether the device can reinvent the small foldables market just like the iPhone did for smartphones. The Duo’s reception could ‌prove an early test for new CEO John Ternus, the former hardware chief who unveiled the phone barely a week after taking charge in September. It could also h... - **Dunya News** — [Apple launches into foldable market as iPhone Duo sales begin](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Technology/979171-apple-launches-into-foldable-market-as-iphone-duo-sales-begin) · 23 Oct 2026, 7:17 AM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Apple launches its first foldable iPhone Duo amid strong demand, mixed reviews, limited supplies, and high expectations for the future of foldable smartphones. - **The Express Tribune** — [Apple launches into foldable market as iPhone Duo sales begin](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2636465/apple-launches-into-foldable-market-as-iphone-duo-sales-begin) · 23 Oct 2026, 5:27 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > Apple's estimated delivery dates for the Duo have slipped to late January as demand outpaces supply ### 21 Oct 2026 — Apple to offer limited iPhone Duo units in stores on Friday (4 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Apple announced a limited number of folding iPhone Duo units would be available in stores for walk-in customers on its launch day, following the rapid sell-out of online orders. The News International added context by labeling the update as "major" and asking "here's why," while The Express Tribune briefly noted the countries where online order pickup and limited walk-in purchases would be available. - **The Express Tribune** — [Apple will have limited iPhone Duo units available in stores on Friday](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2636330/apple-will-have-limited-iphone-duo-units-available-in-stores-on-friday) · 22 Oct 2026, 12:20 PM PKT > ​Online order ⁠pickup and limited walk-in purchases will be available in the US, Australia, Canada, Mexico and the UK - **The News International** — [Apple will have limited iPhone Duo units available Friday: Here's why](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1420793-apple-will-have-limited-iphone-duo-units-available-friday-heres-why) · 21 Oct 2026, 8:29 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > In a major update, Apple announced on Wednesday that it will have a limited number of its folding iPhone Duo units available for opening-day crowds when the device launches this Friday after initial orders sold out in... - **Business Recorder** — [Apple will have limited iPhone Duo units available in stores on Friday](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40445286/apple-will-have-limited-iphone-duo-units-available-in-stores-on-friday) · 21 Oct 2026, 8:00 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > SAN FRANCISCO: Apple on Wednesday said it will have ‘limited’ numbers of its folding iPhone Duo phone available for walk-in customers when the device launches Friday, after initial online orders sold out in minutes and pushed delivery times for some customers to January. Apple announced its first folding phone in September, with analysts expecting it to quickly come to dominate a niche segment ... - **Dawn** — [Apple will have limited iPhone Duo units available in stores on Friday](https://www.dawn.com/news/2038796/apple-will-have-limited-iphone-duo-units-available-in-stores-on-friday) · 21 Oct 2026, 7:57 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Apple on Wednesday said it will have ‘limited’ numbers of its folding iPhone Duo phone available for walk-in customers when the device launches on Friday, after initial online orders sold out in minutes and pushed delivery times for some customers to January. Apple announced its first folding phone in September, with analysts expecting it to quickly come to dominate a niche segment where rivals... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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