Apple’s folding phone arrives in stores soon. See these dos and dont’s first

Foldable phones generally require more care than a traditional smartphone.

The iPhone Duo is displayed during an announcement of new products on Sept. 9, 2026, on the Apple campus in Cupertino, Calif. [Photo: Jeff Chiu/AP Photo]

Apple’s first folding phone arrives in stores on Friday, bringing the advantages of a flexible display to iPhone loyalists. Such devices also have their own unique care and protection considerations.Folding screen phones have their upsides. Owners can have a pocket-size device that expands into a bigger seamless screen and can also act as its own stand or tripod. But the technology also requires a bit more attention than a traditional smartphone.Many users have reported shipping dates for preorders of the Duo are slipping into January, so buyers could face delays.Apple hasn’t posted any online information yet on how to take care of the Duo, and the company didn’t respond to a request on whether it plans to. But rival phone makers like Samsung and Google that have been making folding devices for years have put out guidance on caring for the devices.Here’s a look at what they advise:

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