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Apple Launches First Foldable iPhone Duo in Israel Starting at 8199 Shekels
Apple officially launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, in Israel and globally on Friday, October 23, 2026. The device features a 7.6-inch internal foldable screen, a 5.4-inch external screen, a titanium frame, and the A20 Pro chip. Demand has significantly outstripped supply, with pre-orders selling out rapidly and shipping dates pushed to late January 2027.
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What happened
- 01Apple launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, in Israel and globally on Friday, October 23, 2026.
- 02In Israel, the iPhone Duo is priced between NIS 8,199 for the 256GB model and NIS 13,999 for the 2TB model.
- 03The device features a 7.6-inch internal foldable display, a 5.4-inch external screen, and is powered by the A20 Pro chip.
- 04Due to weekend warehouse closures, most Israeli pre-order customers will receive their devices on Sunday.
- 05Global demand has far exceeded supply, pushing shipping dates on Apple's US website to late January 2027.
- 06Apple's stock reached an all-time high of $351.73, bringing its market value to $5.07 trillion, just behind Nvidia.
- 07Resale prices for the iPhone Duo on secondary markets have already reached more than double the official US starting price of $1,999.
In Israel, the device starts at NIS 8,199 for the 256GB model, with prices reaching up to NIS 13,999 for the 2TB model at iDigital. While initial buyers received their devices on Friday, most pre-order customers will receive theirs on Sunday due to weekend warehouse closures. Retailers like Pelephone and Partner are offering various promotions, including lifetime warranties and trade-in values.
Globally, the launch has driven Apple's stock to an all-time high of $351.73, bringing its market value to approximately $5.07 trillion, closely trailing Nvidia. In the US, where the phone starts at $1,999, purchases were capped at two per person, and resale prices on secondary markets have already doubled.
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