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Apple iPhone Duo Launch
Apple unveils its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, featuring dual displays, A20 Pro processor, and iOS 27. Priced at $1,999 with October 2026 availability.
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2026-09-10 to 2026-11-06 · UTC publication dates
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iPhone Duo priced at $1,999, pre-orders begin October 16
The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 USD with storage capacities ranging from 256GB to 2TB. Pre-orders begin on October 16, 2026, with general availability on October 23, 2026. The device will be available in over 70 countries including the US, UK, Canada, China, India, Japan, Germany, France, and others.
iPhone Duo powered by A20 Pro chip with advanced thermal system
The iPhone Duo is powered by the A20 Pro processor, the same chip used in iPhone 18 Pro models. It features a custom vapor chamber for thermal management, dual-battery architecture, and delivers up to 35% better sustained performance than iPhone 17 Pro. The 6-core CPU is up to 20% faster than A19 Pro, and the Neural Engine offers 2x the compute power for on-device AI.
iPhone Duo battery provides up to 31-44 hours video playback
The iPhone Duo features dual high-energy batteries, one on each side, that operate seamlessly together. It provides up to 31 hours of video playback using the inner display, up to 44 hours using the outer display, and up to 24 hours of usage when both displays are used equally. Fast charging enables 50% charge in approximately 20 minutes with wired charging or 30 minutes wirelessly.
Siri AI rolling out in beta with iOS 27 on September 14
Siri AI, an entirely new version of Apple's Siri assistant, will roll out in beta with iOS 27 on September 14, 2026. The AI-powered assistant offers personal context understanding, on-screen awareness, and conversational capabilities. It will initially be available in English, with support for French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish coming in October.
Apple introduces iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone
Apple unveiled iPhone Duo, the company's first foldable smartphone, at an event on September 9, 2026. The device features a 7.6-inch inner display when opened and a 5.4-inch outer display when closed. It is powered by the A20 Pro chip and runs iOS 27. The phone opens like a book and is designed to be the thinnest iPhone ever produced.
iPhone Duo includes Split View multitasking for first time on iPhone
iOS 27 on iPhone Duo introduces Split View, allowing users to open two apps side by side on iPhone for the first time. Users can also open two windows of the same app, such as Safari for comparison shopping, and quickly swap between applications. The feature leverages the device's large inner display to enhance productivity.
John Ternus becomes Apple CEO, succeeding Tim Cook
John Ternus became Apple's new Chief Executive Officer on September 1, 2026, taking over from Tim Cook after Cook's tenure of approximately 15 years. Ternus, a mechanical engineer by training, spent most of his career at Apple working on the product side. He unveiled the iPhone Duo at his first major product keynote on September 9, 2026.
iPhone Duo accessories include Folio case with kickstand
Apple introduced the iPhone Duo Folio with integrated kickstand available in navy blue and taupe for $129 USD, and the iPhone Duo Case with two-part protective design in sand and navy blue for $79 USD. Both accessories are compatible with MagSafe, Qi2 25W, and Qi-certified chargers and feature integrated magnets for alignment and fast wireless charging.
iPhone Duo features advanced camera system with 48MP main sensor
The iPhone Duo includes a 48MP Fusion Main camera with zero shutter lag, optical-quality 2x telephoto, and low-light performance. It also features a 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide camera identical to iPhone 18 Pro models, and a new FaceTime camera beneath the inner display for hands-free calls. The device supports 4K120 fps recording in Dolby Vision.
iPhone Duo uses eSIM-only design, supports over 500 carriers
The iPhone Duo features an eSIM-only design worldwide, eliminating the physical SIM card slot to save internal space for battery capacity. eSIM is supported by over 500 carriers globally, including AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon. iOS 27 introduces iPhone Handoff, allowing users to switch between two iPhone models with the same phone number on supported carriers.
iPhone Duo has IP68 rating for splash, water, and dust resistance
The iPhone Duo has an IP68 rating under IEC standard 60529, with maximum depth resistance of 6 meters for up to 30 minutes. The device is constructed from grade 5 titanium with Ceramic Shield on the back and Ceramic Shield 2 on the front with 3x better scratch resistance than previous generation.
iPhone Duo built with 35% recycled content, targets carbon neutrality
The iPhone Duo is manufactured with 35% recycled content overall, including 100% recycled cobalt in the battery and 100% recycled titanium in the 3D-printed hinge cover. The device is produced with 60% renewable energy across the supply chain. Apple aims to achieve carbon neutrality across its entire footprint by 2030.
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iPhone Duo starts at $1,999, pre-orders launch October 16
iPhone Duo priced at $1,999; pre-orders begin October 16.
iPhone Duo brings foldable design, advanced camera, and all-day battery
iPhone Duo combines foldable design with A20 Pro chip, 48MP camera, and industry-leading battery life.