https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-blames-extraordinary-demand-as-foldable-iphones-sell-outContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-blames-extraordinary-demand-as-foldable-iphones-sell-outhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-blames-extraordinary-demand-as-foldable-iphones-sell-out#u140419Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:40:38 +0000Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, has sold out of launch-period stock within hours of pre-orders opening. The company attributes the shortage to demand that is "nothing short of extraordinary." Delivery estimates for the $1,999 device have slipped into late January 2027. While official channels are depleted, some units are appearing on eBay for as much as $5,000. Verizon has also launched pre-orders for the device as Apple struggles to meet initial consumer interest.Why it mattersThe iPhone Duo represents Apple's entry into the foldable phone market. Its hi