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First iPhone Duo Unboxing Video Appears Ahead of Friday Launch

MacRumors • Tue, 20 Oct 2026

With just a couple of days to go until the iPhone Duo launches, the first unboxing video has surfaced online from someone who managed to get a device early. The &zwnj;iPhone Duo&zwnj; ships flat instead of folded, and it is otherwise packaged like any other iPhone. We've already seen first impressions from members of the media who tried the &zwnj;iPhone Duo&zwnj; in person, but the unboxing video is the first look from outside the press. We're expecting &zwnj;iPhone Duo&zwnj; reviews to go live as soon as tomorrow, and the device will launch on October 23. New iPhone Duos purchased from Apple's online store won't arrive until January 25, and Apple hasn't said whether stores will have the &zwnj;iPhone Duo&zwnj; for walk-in purchases on the 23rd. Apple's website is telling people to check back for in-store stock on the 24th, and some Apple retail employees are reportedly being told to warn customers there likely won't be launch-day stock. Apple's websites in Japan, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates say the &zwnj;iPhone Duo&zwnj; will be limited to customers with a pickup reservation . Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, " First iPhone Duo Unboxing Video Appears Ahead of Friday Launch " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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With just a couple of days to go until the iPhone Duo launches, the first unboxing video has surfaced online from someone who managed to get a device early.

The &zwnj;iPhone Duo&zwnj; ships flat instead of folded, and it is otherwise packaged like any other iPhone.

We've already seen first impressions from members of the media who tried the &zwnj;iPhone Duo&zwnj; in person, but the unboxing video is the first look from outside the press.

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