Long Lines Form at Apple Stores in Manhattan Ahead of Foldable iPhone Duo Launch
Apple's first foldable iPhone Duo prompted queues at the flagship Fifth Avenue store and a SoHo location as customers awaited the device's release.
Customers gathered in Manhattan on Friday morning, forming lines that wrapped around the Apple flagship store on Fifth Avenue while waiting for the launch of the iPhone Duo, the company's first foldable smartphone. Reports indicated that a line also began forming around 4 p.m. on Thursday at the Apple store in SoHo.
Apple describes the iPhone Duo as featuring a breakthrough foldable design, the largest display ever on an iPhone, and the thinnest profile for the model. When opened, the device reveals a 7.6-inch screen, about 80% larger than the iPhone 18 Pro, and supports Apple Pencil input, a capability previously limited to iPads. The company also highlights an advanced camera system and a new iOS experience.
The device can run two apps side by side or display two windows of the same website for tasks such as comparison shopping. Pricing is expected to range from $1,900 to $3,000, depending on storage capacity.