ElectronicsPosted 09/13/202609/13/2026 at 4:02 am@ThePinGang To timeline

Starts 10/23/2026 SCHEDULED 85% CONFIDENCEGiven as scheduled, per macrumors.com^[1]: pre-orders begin October 16 with availability stated for October 23, over a month ahead of the article date.

Start: Oct 23, 202675% CONFIDENCEfrom the source

iPhone Duo Release

Apple launches the foldable iPhone Duo at $1,999 for 256GB (up to 2TB available), after pre-orders opened October 16. It has a 7.6-inch inner display and 5.4-inch outer display, a custom hinge with over 100 precision components, nano-texture and micro-lens finishes to minimize the fold crease, dual 48MP Fusion and ultra-wide cameras plus an under-display FaceTime camera, the A20 Pro chip with a C2 modem, dual batteries rated for up to 24 hours of mixed-screen use, IP68 water resistance, a titanium frame, and Ceramic Shield.

Apple announced the first foldable iPhone, iPhone Duo, on 9 September 2026 at John Ternus's first event as CEO^[1][2][3]
Starts at $1,999; pre-orders begin Friday 16 October, in stores Friday 23 October^[2][3]
Announced alongside iPhone 18 Pro from $1,199, on sale 18 September^[3]

Notable features

7.6-inch inner display and 5.4-inch outer display; thinnest iPhone ever when open^[1][2]
Custom hinge of more than 100 precision components; nano-texture and micro-lens finishes reduce glare and crease visibility^[1]
48MP Fusion main and 48MP Fusion ultra wide cameras, a 12MP outer front camera and a hidden under-display FaceTime camera inside^[1][2]
A20 Pro chip with C2 modem (up to 50% faster than C1X); battery up to 31 hours video on the inner display and 44 hours on the outer^[1]
Titanium frame, Ceramic Shield back and Ceramic Shield 2 front, IP68; Star White and Night Sky; Touch ID in the side button^[1][2]

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Cost $2K

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[1]75%
macrumors.com/2026/09/09/apple-announces-foldable-iphone-duo
macrumors.com· Posted Sep 13, 2026· Starts Oct 23, 2026 ✓· 34% of score
Given as scheduled, per macrumors.com: pre-orders begin October 16 with availability stated for October 23, over a month ahead of the article date.
[2]95%
Apple unveils iPhone Duo
apple.com· Published Sep 9, 2026· 33% of score
Apple's own newsroom confirms "Pre-orders begin Friday, October 16, with availability beginning Friday, October 23," matching the pin's stored 23 October 2026 date exactly, and its $1,999 starting price matches the pin's description.
[3]86%
Apple announces first-ever foldable iPhone, starting at $1,999
abcnews.com· Published Sep 9, 2026· 33% of score
ABC News independently corroborates Apple's^[2] own announcement, confirming the iPhone Duo's $1,999 starting price and October 16/23 pre-order/availability dates, published 9 September 2026, matching the pin's stored date exactly.

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