Fri Oct 23 2026, 05:39 AM EDT · 1 minute read

Two of the first customers at Apple Jing'an in Shanghai, and their dogs - image credit: Apple

iPhone Duo preorders are showing up at customers' doorsteps ad in Apple Stores as Apple's first foldable rolls out worldwide.

Apple opened preorders for the iPhone Duo on October 16 ahead of its October 23 release date. It didn't take long for release dates to slip and eventually stabilize in mid-January.

Deliveries typically begin in Australia and New Zealand, then Asia, Europe, and North America. Apple Stores generally open at 8:00 AM local time to cater to launch-day enthusiasts.

Launch day crowds in Apple Jing'an Shanghai - image credit: Apple

Early recipients have taken to social media to post photos and first impressions of the new devices.…