Apple set a deadline for customers to complete pre-order preparations for the iPhone Duo, with pre-orders available starting October 16, 2026, and the device launching on October 23, 2026. The process, outlined by Apple, allows users to check out with a single click once pre-orders begin, according to a report from MacRumors.
The iPhone Duo is reported to be facing production challenges, with final assembly yields for Apple's first foldable iPhone reported at slightly above 60% as of September 17, 2026, according to a source cited by MacRumors. This may limit early availability ahead of the October 23 launch.