Apple is slated to introduce its inaugural foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, during the Surprise & Shine event scheduled for 10:30 PM Indian Standard Time tonight. The announcement follows a series of color leaks that surfaced earlier in the day, revealing the palette Apple plans to offer for the device.
According to the leaks, the iPhone Duo will be available in three finishes: a classic Midnight Black, a sleek Silver Frost, and a new Rose Gold variant. These colors align with Apple’s recent strategy of expanding its premium aesthetic range across flagship products.
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Pricing details also emerged, indicating a base price of INR 1,39,999 for the 256 GB model, which is the only storage configuration confirmed so far. The price point positions the Duo alongside the high‑end iPhone 18 Pro series, reflecting Apple’s intent to market the foldable as a premium offering rather than a mid‑range device.
The launch will be streamed live on Apple’s official website and YouTube channel, with pre‑orders expected to open immediately after the event. Apple has slated the official sale to begin in October, giving retailers a short window to stock the new model ahead of the holiday season.
While full technical specifications remain under wraps, industry analysts anticipate a 7.8‑inch flexible OLED display, a hinge mechanism similar to Samsung’s latest foldables, and the continuation of Apple’s custom A‑series chip. The device is also expected to retain the familiar iOS experience, with software tweaks to support multitasking on the larger screen.
