Apple iPhone Duo launch
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Scalpers offer iPhone Duo buyers extra outside Beijing launch
A scalper named Alex Wang said the iPhone Duo could be sold at a higher price for half a month due to tight supply.
On Oct. 14, Beijing approved Alibaba AI models for use in the iPhone Duo and other Apple devices as part of Apple's pending AI rollout in China.
Apple said a version of Apple Intelligence is set for beta testing in October 2026 for the mainland China market and will include features like live translation, Clean Up in photos, and writing tools.
Apple to label apps 'Made for iPhone Duo'
Apple is rolling out a new badge in the App Store called "Made for iPhone Duo" to indicate whether an app is optimized for its new foldable device.
The iPhone Duo will have limited quantities available on a walk-in basis at launch.
Apple says it will launch editorial collections for the iPhone Duo on Friday, with additional app updates rolling out throughout the year.
“with additional app updates rolling out throughout the year.”