iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro Launch: New Offers and Market Impact
Sourced from 5 publications
- •Apple introduced the iPhone Duo with foldable screens and Touch ID, launching at $1,999.
- •Delivery for the iPhone Duo is delayed until 2027 due to high preorder demand.
- •The iPhone 18 Pro series is offered with new financing options in the Philippines via Home Credit Philippines.
- •Apple is expected to be the only major smartphone manufacturer to increase shipments in 2026 despite a global market decline.
What Happens Next
- →The delayed delivery of the iPhone Duo until 2027 leads to an increase in gray-market sales, as demand outpaces supply.
- →The introduction of new financing options for the iPhone 18 Pro in the Philippines stimulates local sales, increasing Apple's market share in Southeast Asia.
- →Apple's expected shipment increase in 2026 leads to increased supply chain pressures, driving up costs for key component suppliers.
Near-term: In the next 1-3 months, increased pre-orders stress Apple's production capacity, causing logistical bottlenecks. Long-term: Over 2-5 years, Apple's success with the iPhone Duo's foldable screens emboldens competitors to accelerate their entries into the foldable market.
Sources
Home Credit makes the latest iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max more accessible with d...
Inquirer
All the news about the iPhone Duo
The Verge
Best iPhone Duo cases now available for purchase 9to5Mac
9to5Mac
Report: Apple gains ground on rivals, but iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo face chal...
9to5mac
Orders for Apple's First Foldable, the 'iPhone Duo' — BigGo Finance
BigGo Finance
iPhone Duo orders are already delayed into 2027
The Verge
The iPhone Duo is now available to preorder at $1,999
The Verge
Curated from 5 sources. Every summary is reviewed for accuracy, but may still contain errors. We always link to original sources for verification.
Related Stories
About Meridian
Meridian is a free daily newsletter delivering signal-scored news stories with forward-looking analysis every morning. Stories are scored across six criteria (global leverage, capital impact, temporal durability, career relevance, decision utility, and narrative clarity) then assigned to Big Signal, Core, or Quick tiers.
Get Meridian in your inbox
The stories that matter, every morning at 06:00.