iPhone Duo goes on sale around the world: Huge queues form outside Apple Stores in London, Bangkok and Sydney as shoppers race to get their hands on the foldable device

Daily Mail - Oct 23, 2026

The iPhone Duo has finally gone on sale today, with shoppers flocking to get their hands on Apple's first foldable. Photos snapped in London, Bangkok, and Sydney show huge lines outside Apple Stores.

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