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Excited Apple fans flip out over new iPhone Duo release
6abc Philadelphia • • general
Key Points:
- Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, launched Friday, sparking long lines outside Apple stores in Ardmore and Philadelphia, with some customers waiting overnight for up to 13 hours.
- The iPhone Duo features a 7.6-inch foldable display, the largest ever on an iPhone, and is the thinnest model to date, supporting Apple Pencil use and a split-screen multitasking experience.
- The device offers an advanced camera system and runs on a new iOS operating system, with Apple touting it as a redefinition of the foldable phone experience.
- Despite competition from Samsung, Motorola, and Google in the foldable phone market, Apple's pre-orders sold out quickly, with in-store supplies limited and prices ranging from $1,900 to $3,000 depending on storage.
- Enthusiastic buyers traveled from various locations, including Harrisburg and New York City, to purchase the new device, highlighting the excitement around Apple's entry into the foldable smartphone market.
