Long Queues Form Worldwide For The Launch Of Apple iPhone Duo

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Apple customers queue overnight for the new $2,000 iPhone Duo, but face limited store supplies.

Apple has officially launched its highly anticipated foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, drawing large crowds and overnight queues outside retail stores globally. Despite the enthusiasm, limited store inventory has left many eager buyers struggling to secure a device.

The costThe new foldable device is priced at $2,000.
The demandShoppers queued outside stores for hours, with some waiting overnight to purchase the phone despite supply limitations.

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Why it matters

Apple's entry into the foldable smartphone market marks a major hardware milestone for the company, as it competes with established rivals offering folding devices. High consumer demand and constrained initial supplies have turned the device's rollout into a major retail event.

Timeline2

Oct 23Apple launches the iPhone Duo, with customers facing limited supplies and long queues.
Oct 24Crowds continue to turn out globally for the retail release of the foldable phone.

By the numbers1

$2,000iPhone Duo price

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