Apple Launches Pre-Orders for First Foldable iPhone Duo
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Apple has launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, with pre-orders opening in the U.S. and Israel. In Israel, Pelephone will begin taking pre-orders on Friday, with prices ranging from 8,199 to 12,199 shekels. Experts anticipate rapid sell-outs due to limited initial production capacity. The device is Apple's first foldable smartphone and features a "Get Ready" service to streamline purchases.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, is now available for pre-order in the U.S. and Israel.
- Israeli carrier Pelephone will start pre-orders on Friday, with prices from 8,199 to 12,199 shekels.
- Limited initial stock is expected to sell out quickly due to production challenges.
- Apple has introduced a "Get Ready" service to facilitate quick purchases.
- Pelephone is offering various incentives, including a lifetime warranty and discounted accessories.
Apple has opened a "Get Ready" service in the U.S. for its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, allowing customers to pre-select models, storage, color, and payment methods for a one-click purchase when pre-orders begin. In Israel, the mobile carrier Pelephone is the first to announce official pricing and launch dates for the device, with pre-orders starting Friday at 3 PM local time and device delivery commencing a week later. Experts warn that initial stock is expected to sell out within minutes due to reported production difficulties with the folding mechanism and flexible OLED screens, leading to a very limited global supply for the first launch wave. Pelephone is offering a package of benefits to Israeli customers, including lifetime warranty, a free backup battery, free home delivery, a 15% discount on Apple Watch, and discounted AirPods 5 for 599 shekels. The iPhone Duo's pricing in Israel starts at 8,199 shekels for the 256GB model, rising to 12,199 shekels for the 2TB version. A trade-in program will also be available, offering credit of up to 3,000 shekels for old devices.
