Apple opens preorders for its inaugural foldable iPhone
The $1,999 iPhone Duo, unveiled alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, became orderable on Oct 16 as Apple's debut folding device.
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What happened
Apple began taking preorders for the iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone, priced at $1,999. The device was unveiled at an event that also introduced the iPhone 18 Pro. Early demand is building as analysts weigh whether the foldable can raise iPhone prices and revenue.
Why it matters
Analysts are assessing whether the foldable can lift iPhone pricing and revenue for Apple.
Timeline
- Oct 16, 5:36 AM ET: The Apple Store went down ahead of the iPhone Duo's preorder launch.
- Oct 16, 8:00 AM ET: The iPhone Duo became available to preorder at $1,999.
- Oct 16, 2:52 PM ET: Early demand for the $1,999 iPhone Duo was drawing attention as analysts assessed its impact on pricing and revenue.
Coverage
- All the news about the iPhone Duo (theverge.com)
- Apple’s $1,999 iPhone Duo puts the company's status-symbol power to the test (CNBC)
- The iPhone Duo is now available to preorder at $1,999 (theverge.com)
- Apple's $2,000 iPhone Duo Goes On Pre-Order Today At 8AM ET (engadget.com)
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