EQUIPThe Gadgeteer · 4d ago
5 iPhone Duo Cases You Can Buy Before Apple Opens Preorders
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Third-party manufacturers have released protective cases for the $1,999 foldable iPhone Duo ahead of Apple's official preorder window. While the device was announced September 9, consumer preorders and initial market availability are delayed until late October.
- 01Apple opens iPhone Duo preorders on October 16 with a release date of October 23
- 02Third-party accessory availability precedes official hardware preorders for the new foldable device
- 03The iPhone Duo enters the market at a premium price point of $1,999
- 04Early case procurement offers immediate protection for the first wave of device deliveries
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Buying a $1,999 foldable iPhone creates an unusual problem: you can order a case for it before Apple will even let you preorder the phone. Apple introduced the iPhone Duo on September 9, but preorders do not open until October 16, with availability beginning October 23 in the first wave of markets. Even Apple’s own […]