New Foldable iPhone Duo Launches in Israel with Premium Pricing
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Pelephone has announced the pre-order and official sales dates for Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo in Israel. Prices range from 8,199 shekels for a 256GB model up to 12,199 shekels for a 1TB model with double storage. Pre-order customers will receive various benefits, including free shipping and a lifetime warranty, and can trade in old devices for up to 3,000 shekels. The launch marks Apple's entry into the foldable phone market after competitors.
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- Pelephone will begin pre-orders for the foldable iPhone Duo in Israel this Friday.
- Official sales of the iPhone Duo will commence on October 23.
- Prices for the foldable iPhone Duo start at 8,199 shekels and go up to 12,199 shekels.
- Pre-order customers will receive benefits like free shipping and a lifetime warranty.
- A trade-in program offers up to 3,000 shekels for old smartphones.
- The launch signifies Apple's entry into the foldable smartphone market.
The new foldable iPhone, dubbed the iPhone Duo, is set to launch in Israel, with telecommunications company Pelephone announcing the start of pre-orders this Friday. Customers who pre-order will receive their devices on October 23, the same day the official sales begin.
Pre-order customers will secure their preferred model, color, and storage capacity, and will also receive additional benefits. These include free shipping, lifetime warranty, a complimentary backup battery, new headphones, and a discount on Apple Watches. Pelephone is also offering a trade-in service for old smartphones, providing up to 3,000 shekels.
The iPhone Duo is positioned as a high-end product, with initial estimates suggesting a starting price around 6,040 shekels. However, actual prices are higher. A 256GB model will cost 8,199 shekels, a 512GB model will be 8,799 shekels, a 1TB model will be 9,999 shekels, and a 1TB model with double storage capacity will be 12,199 shekels.
According to Pelephone's VP of Marketing, the foldable iPhone is generating significant interest, with expectations that demand will focus on the 512GB and 1TB storage options. He highlighted the larger screen as an enhancement to the user experience, maintaining Apple's known quality and capabilities.
The introduction of the iPhone Duo signifies a notable shift in Apple's strategy. The company has historically held back from adopting new technologies until they are mature, unlike competitors such as Samsung and Google, who have already experimented with foldable devices. The iPhone Duo is reportedly designed in a 'book' format, featuring an external screen and a larger internal display.
