Apple's iPhone Duo is now on sale in stores, priced from $2,000 up to $3,200 for the 2 terabyte version. The hosts said it is sold out, and new online orders show delivery as late as the end of January. Early analyst reports from Asia suggest iPhone 18 demand was below expectations, raising the question of whether Duo sales can offset that. The hosts described the Duo as a consumption device with a weaker camera that lacks optical zoom and heats up, while the iPhone 18 Pro was called a true pro phone with a more robust camera.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
| Market cap | $5.0T |
| Close on 10/22/2026 | 348.32 |
| Change that session | +1.26% |
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