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Apple's First Folding Phone, iPhone Duo, to Launch October 23

Apple is set to release its first folding phone, the iPhone Duo, on October 23, 2026, with pre-orders opening on October 16. Prices for the new device will start from £1,999.

  • The iPhone Duo is Apple's first folding phone, launching on October 23, 2026.
  • Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo begin on October 16, 2026.
  • Prices for the iPhone Duo start at £1,999, with a 2TB storage option costing £3,199.

Apple will launch its first folding phone, the iPhone Duo, on October 23, 2026. Pre-orders for the device will open on October 16, with prices starting from £1,999.

The iPhone Duo features an additional folding screen that tucks beneath an external top screen, unfolding into a 7.6-inch tablet. Apple states that when unfolded, it is the slimmest iPhone and has a larger screen than any other model.

Key features include multitasking across apps, hands-free photo taking, 'Duo FaceTime' for multiple participants, and 'Kid Cue' for capturing children's attention for photos. The phone is equipped with a seven-core A20 Pro processor, 12GB of RAM, two 48-megapixel rear cameras, and 12MP front-facing cameras. It also offers upgraded Siri AI features, such as advanced photo-editing, proofreading, and live translation.

The base model includes 256GB of storage, while a 2TB solid-state drive (SSD) version will cost £3,199. For comparison, the iPhone Pro Max 18 starts at £1,299.

What this means for you: If you are considering purchasing Apple's new folding phone, pre-orders will be available from October 16, 2026, directly from Apple, John Lewis, and O2, with the official release on October 23, 2026. EE will also offer the Duo from its release date.

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