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Ongoing Story· Day 36

Apple's First Foldable iPhone to Launch Simultaneously in Israel and US

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Israeli Retailer iStore Begins Pre-Orders for First Foldable iPhone

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iStore, an official Apple distributor in Israel, is launching pre-orders for the iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable smartphone, on October 16. The device features a 5.4-inch external screen and a 7.6-inch internal foldable display. Expected to be Apple's most expensive phone, prices in Israel are estimated between 8200 and over 10500 shekels.

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  • iStore, an official Apple distributor in Israel, will start pre-orders for the first foldable iPhone on October 16.
  • The iPhone Duo features a 5.4-inch external screen and a 7.6-inch internal foldable display.
  • The smartphone is powered by the A20 Pro processor and has a dual 48-megapixel camera.
  • It is expected to be Apple's most expensive smartphone, with US prices from $1799.
  • Estimated Israeli prices range from 8200 to over 10500 shekels.

iStore, an official Apple distributor in Israel, has announced the commencement of pre-sales for the iPhone Duo, the company's inaugural foldable smartphone. The pre-orders are scheduled to begin on Friday, October 16, at 3:00 PM via the retailer's website. In its folded state, the device features a 5.4-inch external display, while unfolded it reveals a 7.6-inch internal foldable screen, the largest in the iPhone lineup. The smartphone boasts a titanium body, is powered by the A20 Pro processor, and includes a dual 48-megapixel camera system and a dual battery. It will be available in two color options. iStore will announce the official pricing in Israeli shekels at the start of sales. Analysts anticipate it will be Apple's most expensive smartphone to date. In the United States, the base 256GB version is expected to cost between $1799 and $1999, with 512GB and 1TB versions starting from $2199. In Israel, the estimated price for base models is between 8200 and 9900 shekels, with the highest storage versions potentially exceeding 10500 shekels.

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