Apple has opened pre-orders for the iPhone Duo, its first folding phone, but buyers were told within about half an hour that orders would not ship until January. Customers ordering on the US and UK stores at 1.30pm UK time were given a 22 January delivery date, months after the device goes on sale on 23 October. The Duo starts at $1,999 and can reach $3,199 with extra storage, and Apple had warned supply would be limited. Reports point to the complex new hinge design and tight, costlier chip supply across the industry as reasons Apple struggles to meet demand.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
| Market cap | $5.0T |
| Close on 10/15/2026 | 342.00 |
| Change that session | -0.28% |
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