Apple's iPhone Duo foldable phone will have severely limited supply at launch due to hinge production constraints, with analyst estimates revised down to 6 million units for 2026. Pre-orders begin October 16 with deliveries starting October 23, making the $1,999 device extremely difficult to obtain.
Indian rapper Santy Sharma posted a viral AI-generated meme on Instagram showing himself with a kidney removal scar while holding Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo, sarcastically commenting on the device's high price of approximately $3,100 in India. The meme plays on the common joke about selling one's kidney to afford expensive products, sparking widespread online engagement following Apple's September 9th announcement of the phone.
Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold is the company's fourth-generation foldable phone, featuring a traditional closed shape with an almost-square open display, IP68 water resistance, and an excellent triple camera system. Priced from £1,799, it runs Android 17 with AI tools and offers extended support until 2033, though battery life is slightly shorter than rivals and the display crease is more visible than competitors.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders show lukewarm demand with 3-4 week wait times only for select high-storage models, while most configurations are immediately available. Analyst Jeff Pu attributes softer-than-expected demand to limited spec upgrades and higher pricing, and has trimmed production estimates for both the Pro lineup and the upcoming iPhone Duo foldable.
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