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First iPhone Duo Unboxing Video Appears Before October 23 Launch
An early buyer has posted the first iPhone Duo unboxing video ahead of the phone’s October 23 launch.
The device ships flat rather than folded, in packaging otherwise described as similar to other iPhones.
Reviews are expected to appear as soon as tomorrow, before the phone goes on sale.
Online orders are not expected to arrive until January 25, according to Apple’s store.
Apple has not confirmed whether stores will have walk-in stock on launch day, and some retail staff have reportedly been told to warn customers that there will likely be no walk-in units on October 23.
Apple’s websites in Japan, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates say purchases will be limited to customers with pickup reservations, while its website tells customers to check for in-store stock on October 24.
The first unboxing video of Apple’s iPhone Duo appeared online before the device’s October 23 launch.
The video was shared by someone who obtained a device early and is the first unboxing look from outside the press.
The iPhone Duo ships flat rather than folded and is packaged like other iPhones.
Apple’s website says to check back for in-store stock on October 24, and some retail employees reportedly expect no walk-in stock on launch day.
New iPhone Duo orders from Apple’s online store are not expected to arrive until January 25.
- Who
- A person who obtained an iPhone Duo early shared the unboxing video.
- What
- The first iPhone Duo unboxing video appeared online before launch.
- When
- The video appeared by October 20, 2026; the device launches October 23.
- Where
- Online. The article does not state where the video was posted.
- Why
- The source does not say why the person shared the video.
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MacRumors reported that the first iPhone Duo unboxing video had appeared online.
The iPhone Duo is scheduled to launch.
Apple’s website directs customers to check back for in-store stock.
New iPhone Duo orders from Apple’s online store are not expected to arrive until this date.
- Device
- iPhone Duo
- Launch date
- October 23
- Unboxing video
- First look from outside the press
- Shipping package
- Ships flat rather than folded
- Online order arrival
- January 25