256gb white model - Glendale Galleria in CA. There were 20 or so people in line, I was sixth. I walked in and quickly walked to the employee and said 256gb white. He said we got one left!!! I was like what, really? I couldn't believe it, there were people in front of me who got turned away and one guy was literally yelling about it 😅

I initially commented this but it’s gaining lots of traction, so thought I’d make a post.

I received the notorious NOV 2-9 window of delivery within minutes of ordering.

Nothing until yesterday when I received the above email from UPS showing rescheduled for 26th Oct.

I was anticipating delivery today (26th Oct) but no update. However, few mins ago received an update that it’s in NJ and rescheduled to tomorrow (27th Oct, delivery is NY).

Excited.

Star White 256gb
Apple, no carrier

It's that time. IPhone Duo first major update comes in at 15-20 GB for some users. Mine is at 15.3

All these posts and on Reddit and twitter made me really nervous about this purchase, buyer’s remorse was hitting hard but it’s great!

I ironically purchased this phone as a way to cure my screen addiction, thought the friction of having to open my phone to use most of it would deter me from picking it up, sadly this is not the case. This phone is so much fun to use

A lot of posts blowing this out of proposition but the truth is, it's not even in the hundreds the number of faulty units are showing. It's more proper to call it minuscule than small number compared to 6 million sold out devices worldwide and even projected to be up by 14 million based on reports of increased manufacturing.

From Apple insider Mark Gurman: https://x.com/markgurman/status/2114765970380304387

Bloomberg picked up the news: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-26/apple-s-foldable-iphone-duo-draws-early-complaints-of-the-screen-cracking

You don’t need to deliberately place your fingertip on the sensor. Just register the part of your index finger that naturally rests against it when you’re holding the phone. It’s just as secure, and you barely even have to think about it.

And even if you prefer using your fingertip, Touch ID is just as fast as Face ID, if not faster.
You just need to know how to use it.

Let me know if you want me to debunk more disinformation.

Any update on yours orders??

Hi... recently made the switch from an iphone 17 Pro Max to the Duo, and I just wanted to share my thoughts after using it as my main device.

To be completely upfront: yes, on paper, it’s a downgrade in a couple of key areas. The camera system (especially for photo and video quality) isn't quite at the level of the Pro Max. On top of that, we’re still in the early days, so a good number of apps aren't fully optimized for the foldable display aspect ratio yet. Jowever none of that has ruined the experience for me. Having what feels like an iPad Mini right in my pocket completely changes how I use a phone day to day.
The screen real estate for multitasking, reading, media consumption, and browsing is on another level. Whenever I open it up, the iPad-like experience instantly makes me forget about the minor camera compromises or the occasional unoptimized app interface.

It genuinely feels like a fresh, exciting form factor. Anyone else make a similar jump?!
TY

Sceptical as I was, now that it’s come down to effectively half the price of what it used to be and having seen several people remark that it’s really good for the nano texture display, I bought the Apple Polishing cloth today…

…would deffo recommend. It’s remarkably good at cleaning the inner screen. No pressure, no water, no nothing, all marks and fingerprints gone.

Galaxy fold users who want to feel good about a purchase they made when the rest of the world doesn’t.

iPhone users who couldn’t afford the iPhone duo so they make up reasons on why others shouldn’t get it or why they’re glad they didn’t buy one.

Carry on.

Arrived 1 hour before open at Mall of Louisiana. Rep tried to snag it on her device but it disappeared. Supervisor came over and said he’s going to make sure I get one because I was first and early. I’m just sitting down and waiting for them to confirm stock. I’ll update if I actually get it.

Update: Overheard an employee say they get shipments around 12. So if anyone is hoping to walk in and get one…. Do with that info what you will.

Update: Phone is in front of me being set up. I’m the guinea pig for the in store personalized set up. Employees said they have never seen it before.

Update: nervermind. They won’t be able to do it unless they put it back into stock. We not doing that.

Update: Phone is in hand and set up. Headed home and canceling my pre order. I hope one of you guys gets yours moved up or you snag one in store. Good luck!

Are you guys ready? We’ve been waiting and even watched the real launch day people enjoy their new shiny toy. Officially ordered at 7:04ct and still received a Nov. 20-30th delivery date. Night Sky 512gb. No updates on the delivery estimate since the pre order date. Still hopeful.. still waiting and trying to be patient. After many mixed reviews I’ve found most of the genuine ones about the “first gen” very good. I did get scared with the crackgate trolls and propaganda but took a visit to Apple myself and the device is pretty solid. The screen was bigger than expected. I can see how it makes you want to be careful with the device but it does not seem easy to just break at all. Also very comfortable to use in every angle. The camera is not bad at all.. nothing professional but not bad at all. Decided not look at them again until I receive my order. Still Can’t wait.. any one have similar dates and what are your thoughts on the reviews?

Tried my luck waiting at my local Apple Store today since I didn’t have work today, they didn’t have any so I figured I might as well try it out since I’m there.

I was apprehensive initially from all the negative posts and the whole crackgate going around but I want to try it firsthand to form my own opinions and after trying it out for about 8 minutes, I knew pre-ordering the Duo was the right choice for me!

Folded format: My hand size is 6.5-7, so basically average female-sized hands and the Duo fits perfectly in the palm of my hand. I love the size when it’s folded, it’s perfect for one hand and a lot of times, I find myself having to stretch my fingers across my 17 Pro Max.

Unfolded format: Basically the size of an iPad mini and its not bad using two hands with it. I love how versatile it can be folded and the photos online of it semi-folded exaggerates how compact it is - you can see everything perfectly still and the split keyboard is clutch.

Weight: I’ve always opted for the Pro Max because bigger screen is a must for me so I actually found the Duo to be lighter than my 17PM, my 17PM has the Apple Techwoven case on and I still found it heavier than the Duo. I typically use Casetify cases so the weight for me is something I’m accustomed to. I’m typically on my feet (RN) at work so my phone is usually in my back pocket or front pocket of my scrubs and there’s times where I leave my phone at my desk so the added weight helps me quickly realize if I left my phone.

Camera: It’s not the best but I find it passable for the things I take pictures of - I’m lucky enough that my brother has his 18PM so I can always just use his whenever we’re out at restaurants for food pics. Travel-wise, I’d bring my Nikon so there’s no need for the phone and again, I can always borrow my brother’s so it’s not a problem for me personally.

Matte Screen: I personally am a fan of the look of the matte and the texture of it - it sounds like a weird quirk but sometimes I find the regular glass screens to be a bit sticky/hard to tap across whereas the matte finish is smoother. I do have concerns about what would happen if something was to spill but I figured it’ll be a habit I have to fix of not putting the phone on the table while eating, etc.

I had a chance to try a coworker’s Samsung Fold 8 and honestly, it just felt cheap whereas the Duo felt solid and premium to the touch (I mean, it better for $2,000). Overall, I’m impressed and as someone who has been waiting for a foldable iPhone option, I can think of so many uses for it:
Multi-tasking for the screen. The option to use the Pencil is great especially if I see something neat, I can quickly open the Duo and take a sketch instead of wishing I had my iPad Pro to draw. Finally being able to watch a downloaded Netflix or Crunchyroll show with family/friends during a plane/train ride without having to lug my iPad. Split View finally allows me to watch a YouTube video in a viewable size while keep up with all the drama in the workgroup text.

TL,DR: Tried in the Duo in store and already love it!

Pretty proud of how well my little game has adapted to this marvel of a phone!

If you're looking for something to chill out with while scrolling, here you go :)

https://apps.apple.com/app/scroll-crew/id6807062572

Took my Duo into the Apple Store today and explained exactly what happened. I was completely upfront that I'd accidentally damaged the inner display.

To my surprise, after inspecting the phone, they went straight ahead with replacing the entire device completely free of charge! They showed me how much a replacement would normally cost, but never actually asked me to pay anything. Apparently, I got the last Duo they had in stock in my spec, and the staff were even excited to tear down my damaged one.

They also confirmed that the complimentary 7 days of AppleCare+ has been discontinued in Australia. Interestingly, the employee explained that the new 4-day waiting period before you can purchase AppleCare+ technically acts a bit like the old complimentary coverage period, even though Apple isn't officially calling it that. Apparently, this has something to do with government regulations.

She also mentioned that if I'd brought the phone in after those 4 days without AppleCare+, things would've been a bit more complicated.

I didn't have to argue or escalate anything to a manager. The employee handled everything, although I'm not sure if she consulted anyone behind the scenes.

From the conversation, I got the impression that Apple hasn't quite finalised how they're handling situations like this under the new policy. It sounded like they're still figuring things out as they go and being reasonable with customers in the meantime. That's just my impression from the interaction, though, not something they explicitly confirmed.

Honestly, I couldn't have asked for a better outcome. Really impressed with how Apple handled the situation, especially considering the replacement would've potentially cost me over $2,000 out of pocket.

Hopefully this helps anyone else in Australia who ends up in a similar situation!

Anyone in the UK with a 2–9 November delivery window had any updates to their order yet?
It’s almost Tuesday and mine is still showing exactly the same! 😭 I keep checking the Apple Store app hoping for some movement, but nothing so far.
Has anyone else had their order status change, or are we all still waiting? Someone else getting an update would give me a bit of hope! 😂
Let me know if anything changes!

They literally just turned away a lot of folks but they just received shipment staff said they have about 10 units. Come fast no line as of writing. Now is your chance to snag one! I just got mine night sky 256g! Goodluck folks

I came across a video on TikTok suggesting to check your carrier’s (mine is T-Mobile) stock on their app. I cancelled my pre order that was backordered till Dec. - Jan. and was able to pick up in store.

Still no restock in Canada

This really sucks for Canadians

The US has been getting restocks nation wide all weekend into this morning.

As of almost 9:00A EST there’s still nothing in Canada.

I wish Apple provided more transparency as to what countries would be getting more units and when.

Now that we’re on day 4, and updates if Duo followed the 18 series pattern of TLC on 512 and below as well as QLC on 1 TB and above? If no, any details? If yes, any performance comparisons?

Works perfectly. To top it all off, the MagSafe wallet attaches perfectly to the folio.

The Duo has much more grip with the Folio backing and now there is no annoying front cover.

Edit: The kickstand also holds the Duo up perfectly when unfolded as well.

We’ve been testing the iPhone Duo camera for a day now and here are our thoughts so far.

The main camera is good. We do miss the proraw capabilities on the iPhone 18 Pro but for a first generation foldable, the Duo is great. We also miss the telephoto camera.

What are your thoughts on the iPhone Duo camera so far?