Is there an iPhone Duo, and how does it compare with the iPhone 18 Pro?

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   Top Stories: Apple 'Pro and Tell' Debut, iPhone Duo Launch, and More

   MacRumorsPublished Oct 24, 2026Checked Oct 24, 2026

   “Yet another busy week for Apple saw a teaser for even more product announcements coming next week, plus we got the highly anticipated launch of Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo. Other news this week included Verizon announcing a hefty monthly charge for the iPhone Handoff feature that lets two iPhones share the same phone number, while the public release of iOS 27.2 and related updates appears to be right around the corner, so read on below for all of the details on these stories and more! The Apple launch parade continues, with Apple teasing another set of product introductions next week under the tagline "Pro and tell." Apple is holding a media "experience" for the new products in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 28, so we're expecting a wave of press releases that day. The event tagline and animated logo are suggestive of the long-rumored touchscreen MacBook that looks like it will be appearing as part of the MacBook Pro family rather than as a separate "MacBook Ultra." We're also expecting an iPad mini 8 with an OLED display, as well as updated iMac and low-end 14-inch MacBook Pro models featuring the M6 chip. Be sure to check out our overview of launch expectations for more details.”

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   Verizon Apologizes for iPhone Duo Pre-Order Delays, Giving Customers $100 Gift Card

   MacRumorsPublished Oct 24, 2026Checked Oct 24, 2026

   “Verizon has apologized to customers who pre-ordered the iPhone Duo through the carrier but have since been informed that their delivery is delayed. In an email sent to affected customers, Verizon said an "unexpected shipping delay" means that iPhone Duo deliveries to some customers will "take a little longer." To make up for the inconvenience, Verizon is offering affected customers a $100 Verizon gift card that can be used online or in-store toward bill payments or merchandise. "We owe you an apology," said Verizon. "We appreciate your patience and the opportunity to make this right," the company added. Verizon said customers will receive an email about the $100 gift card next week, and it assured that it is working to fulfill orders as soon as it can. "Your order is secure, your place in line hasn't changed, and our team is actively tracking your shipment to get it to you as quickly as possible," said Verizon. MacRumors reader Ryan showed us that he pre-ordered an iPhone Duo from Verizon when pre-orders began on Friday, October 16. Verizon initially quoted him a Friday, October 23 delivery date, meaning he would have received the device on its launch day, but his estimated delivery date has since been revised to Saturday, November 7. There are many similar examples of Verizon customers with delayed pre-orders across the MacRumors Forums , Reddit , and other social media platforms, with many revised delivery dates now falling in the October 31 to November 14 window.”

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   Skip the Touch ID Scan: Unlock iPhone Duo With Apple Watch

   MacRumorsPublished Oct 24, 2026Checked Oct 24, 2026

   “iPhone Duo uses a Touch ID sensor built into the side button for authentication. Some may feel this is a step backwards after almost a decade of Face ID on iPhones, but if you wear an Apple Watch, you can use it to unlock your iPhone Duo instead. This way, you don't need to touch the side button at all. It's the closest thing we have to a seamless Face ID experience on iPhone Duo ( at least for now ). The feature is called Unlock with Apple Watch. It's not new to iPhone, but it works reliably. Note that your Apple Watch needs to be a Series 9 or later, an Ultra 2 or later, or an SE 3. Here's how to turn on the feature and start using it. From here on, your Apple Watch will handle the authentication – no fingerprint shenanigans required. The swipe up is still needed to get past the Lock Screen, but you can turn off this additional step in Settings .”

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   List of iPhone models (Wikipedia)

   WikipediaPublished Oct 19, 2026Checked Oct 19, 2026

   “The iPhone is a line of smartphones developed by Apple that use the iOS operating system. Introduced by then-CEO Steve Jobs on January 9, 2007, the iPhone revolutionized the mobile phone industry with its multi-touch interface and lack of physical keyboard. Over the years, Apple has released numerous models, each iteration bringing changes in hardware, software, performance, and design. As of September 2026, the most recent iPhone models are the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone Duo announced on September 9, 2026.”

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   IPhone (Wikipedia)

   WikipediaPublished Oct 19, 2026Checked Oct 19, 2026

   “The iPhone is a line of smartphones developed and marketed by Apple since 2007. The first-generation iPhone was announced by then–Apple CEO and co-founder Steve Jobs on January 9, 2007, at Macworld 2007, and first launched in June 2007. Since then, Apple has annually released new iPhone models; the current lineup consists of the iPhone 16, the iPhone 17, the lower-end iPhone 17e, the lighter and thinner iPhone Air, the more feature-rich iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, and the foldable iPhone Duo. As of July 2025, more than three billion iPhones have been sold. Apple has been the largest vendor of mobile phones since 2023. The original iPhone was the first mobile phone to use multi-touch technology. Throughout its history, the iPhone has gained larger, higher-resolution Retina displays, video-recording functionality, waterproofing, and many accessibility features. Up to the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, iPhones had a single button on the front panel, with the iPhone 5s and later integrating a Touch ID fingerprint sensor.”