Following more than three months of renovations, the Apple SouthGate store in Bath, England will reopen on Friday, October 23, coinciding with the iPhone Duo launch day. Last year, Apple permanently closed its Bristol location, but Apple Cribbs Causeway remains operational nearby. In related UK updates, Apple Lakeside in Essex also completed renovations and reopened in September. The reopening aligns with Apple’s broader retail strategy ahead of major product releases.
The iPhone Duo features a foldable dual-screen design and is expected to be the thinnest iPhone ever produced. Apple’s “Surprise and Shine” event on September 9, 2026, will unveil the device alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, and updated AirPods 5. Pricing estimates from Trend Force suggest the iPhone 18 Pro may start at $1,249, reflecting increased hardware costs.
Source: MacRumors · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing