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Five New StandBy Faces Leak for iPhone Duo

A leaker has shown off five previously unannounced StandBy faces for the upcoming iPhone Duo, Apple's new foldable iPhone. New options include a camera feed view, a smart home control screen, and a Snoopy-themed face. There's also an animated 'Flow' face and a mysterious 'Fade' face. A face editor will let users tweak styles and colors. The iPhone Duo goes up for pre-order on October 16 and launches October 23.

Why it mattersIf you're eyeing the iPhone Duo, you'll have more customization when docked or idle. The new StandBy faces hint at Apple targeting both playful and practical uses for its first foldable phone.

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