Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo goes on sale in India

Apple’s first foldable iPhone went on sale in India on October 23, starting at ₹2,99,900 for the 256GB model, as reports indicated that the device’s first week of Indian inventory had already been pre-booked. Sources familiar with inventory movement told PTI that the entire first week’s stock was booked before the general sale began. They said Apple’s stores in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex and Saket in New Delhi had the highest booking numbers, close to one another. Apple had not immediately responded to a query about the reported sell-out. The account did not establish when additional Indian stock might become available. Customers can order the iPhone Duo through Apple’s online store and selected retail partners, subject to local stock. Apple’s six Indian stores announced special hours for the launch, opening at 8 a.m. Five were listed to close at 10 p.m., while the Koregaon Park store in Pune was listed to close at 9:30 p.m. The India price rises with storage: the 512GB version costs ₹3,24,900, the 1TB model ₹3,74,900 and the 2TB version ₹4,49,900. Apple also listed trade-in credit of up to ₹81,500 and eligible-card cashback of up to ₹7,000, subject to assessment and offer...