Apple’s First Foldable Iphone Delivers a Standout Experience
WHO:
Engadget - Apple is the maker of the iPhone Duo, its first foldable handset.
Engadget - The device is aimed at iPhone users unwilling to switch to Android.
Mashable - Mashable reviewed Apple’s iPhone Duo after using it for a week.
Men’s Health - Men’s Health said its reviewers got hands-on access to Apple’s foldable phone ahead of time.
TechRadar - TechRadar reviewed the iPhone Duo after using it for a week.
WHAT:
CNET - Apple is limiting purchases of the iPhone Duo to two foldable phones per person; CNET described this as the first time in many years Apple has limited the number of phones a customer can buy.
MacRumors - ZAGG offers 20% off an order when customers purchase any two items, including iPhone Duo accessories.
MacRumors - Amazon had TechWoven-style iPhone Duo cases on sale for $29.69, which MacRumors said was $50 less than Apple’s official iPhone Duo cases.
TechRadar - TechRadar reported that foldable phones expose thermal limits for edge AI and create a need for new cooling solutions.
Mashable - Mashable rounded up iPhone Duo cases from Casetify and OtterBox, with prices starting at $30.
MacRumors - The iPhone Duo ships flat rather than folded and is packaged like other iPhones.
MacRumors - A video showing an iPhone Duo unboxing surfaced online; MacRumors described it as the first unboxing video from outside the press.
Engadget - The iPhone Duo is Apple’s first foldable handset; Engadget described it as a “first-class foldable.”
Engadget - Engadget said the phone is heavy and expensive, but called it a treat for iPhone users who do not want to switch to Android.
Mashable - Mashable said the iPhone Duo would change how people use the iPhone “in a good way.”
Men’s Health - Men’s Health published a hands-on review of Apple’s foldable phone.
TechRadar - TechRadar said the iPhone Duo is the foldable Apple fans have been waiting for.
WHERE:
MacRumors - Apple’s websites in Japan, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates said the iPhone Duo would be limited to customers with pickup reservations.
WHEN:
MacRumors - Apple’s website advised customers to check for in-store stock on the 24th.
MacRumors - Some iPhone Duo accessories were available for preorder and scheduled to launch in November or later.
MacRumors - Apple’s online store said newly purchased iPhone Duos would not arrive until January 25.
Mashable - The review followed a week of using the iPhone Duo.
TechRadar - The reviewer had used the iPhone Duo for a week.
WHY:
Engadget - Engadget characterized the device as appealing to iPhone users unwilling to switch to Android.
TechRadar - TechRadar’s reviewer said the device matched what Apple fans had been waiting for.
HOW:
Mashable - Mashable assessed the iPhone Duo after a week with the device.
TechRadar - TechRadar’s reviewer assessed the phone after living with it for a week.
(UPDATED October 22, 2026 05:03 UTC)
Apple’s first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, is drawing strong interest from reviewers, who say it offers iPhone users a way to try a folding device without switching to Android. After a week of use, reviewers called it a compelling, if heavy and expensive, addition to Apple’s lineup. Apple is limiting purchases to two phones per customer, a rare restriction, and its online store says new orders will not arrive until January 25. In Japan, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates, pickup reservations are required. Apple advises customers to check in-store availability on the 24th. The Duo ships flat in standard iPhone-style packaging, and an unboxing video from outside the press has appeared online. Cases are available from several brands, with some deals on accessories, though certain items will not launch until November or later. Reviewers also warn that foldable phones raise new cooling challenges for edge AI.
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(UPDATED October 21, 2026 20:13 UTC)
Apple’s first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, is drawing strong reactions from reviewers after a week of hands-on use. Engadget called it a “first-class foldable,” saying it’s heavy and expensive but could appeal to iPhone users who don’t want to switch to Android. TechRadar said it’s the foldable Apple fans have been waiting for, while Mashable said it could change how people use an iPhone, in a good way. Men’s Health also published a hands-on review after getting early access. The phone ships flat, in packaging similar to other iPhones, and an unboxing video described as the first from outside the press has appeared online. In Japan, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates, pickup reservations are required. Newly purchased devices are listed for arrival on January 25. Cases from Casetify and OtterBox start at $30, while the phone’s design also raises questions about cooling for edge AI.
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(UPDATED October 21, 2026 17:15 UTC)
Apple’s first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, is drawing strong interest from reviewers and customers. After spending a week with the device, reviewers at Mashable and TechRadar praised its potential, with TechRadar calling it the foldable Apple fans have been waiting for. Engadget described it as a “first-class foldable” and said it could appeal to iPhone users who don’t want to switch to Android. The outlet also noted that the phone is heavy and expensive, while Mashable said it could change how people use an iPhone for the better. Apple’s handset ships flat, in packaging similar to other iPhones. An unboxing video has appeared online, described as the first from outside the press. In Japan, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates, pickup reservations are required. Apple’s online store lists January 25 as the earliest arrival for new orders.
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(UPDATED October 21, 2026 13:12 UTC)
Apple’s first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, is drawing praise as the device iPhone fans have been waiting for. After a week of use, Mashable said it could change how people use an iPhone for the better, while TechRadar called it a long-awaited foldable for Apple fans. Engadget described it as a first-class foldable, though heavy and expensive, and said it could appeal to iPhone users who don’t want to switch to Android.