Preorders for the iPhone Duo began Friday with delivery in late January, signaling strong demand. Apple shares rose 1% to $345.20. The Duo starts at $1,999, higher than the iPhone 18 Pro at $1,199. Analysts had flagged slowing wait times for the Pro lineup as a concern, but the Duo preorder response suggests demand shifted to the higher-priced model.

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