Apple Store Pickup System for iPhone Duo Just Went Live Again in U.S. and Canada
Apple has reinstated its store pickup reservation system for the iPhone Duo across the United States and Canada, though available inventory remains severely limited. Most retail locations report zero pickup slots open as high demand and scarce supplies continue to plague the device following its initial market release. Buyers are utilizing third-party stock trackers to monitor sporadic inventory refreshes before units sell out across North American stores.
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- ✓ The iPhone Duo launched on Friday, October 23, with a $2,000 price tag.
- ✓ Apple reinstated the iPhone Duo store pickup reservation option in the U.S. and Canada between 5:10 a.m. and 5:15 a.m. Pacific Time.
- ✓ Inventory for the foldable phone remains extremely limited, with most retail locations offering no pickup slots.
What changed
Apple reopened the online reservation portal for in-store pickups in the United States and Canada.
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Apple Store Pickup Resumes for iPhone Duo
Apple has reinstated its store pickup reservation system for the iPhone Duo across the United States and Canada, though available inventory remains severely limited. Most retail locations report zero pickup slots open as high demand and scarce supplies continue to plague the device following its initial market release. Buyers are utilizing third-party stock trackers to monitor sporadic inventory refreshes before units sell out across North American stores.
Why it matters
The iPhone Duo represents Apple's entry into the foldable smartphone category, launching with a starting price tag of $2,000. The device's arrival sparked long lines at flagship locations, sellouts, and aggressive reselling activity, alongside early consumer discussions regarding hardware and software growing pains.
What is confirmed
- The iPhone Duo launched on Friday, October 23, with a $2,000 price tag.
- Apple reinstated the iPhone Duo store pickup reservation option in the U.S. and Canada between 5:10 a.m. and 5:15 a.m. Pacific Time.
- Inventory for the foldable phone remains extremely limited, with most retail locations offering no pickup slots.
Still unconfirmed
- Specific third-party websites like InStock Radar are currently necessary to successfully locate live store inventory before restocks sell out.
What to watch next
- Further official restocks and inventory replenishment schedules at Apple retail stores
- Changes in wait times and online reservation windows across the U.S. and Canada
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- The Verge — The iPhone Duo is a messy, expensive, good time
- www.macrumors.com — Where to Buy iPhone Duo Today: Stores, Pickup, and Wait Times
- The New York Times — Apple’s Foldable iPhone Duo Arrives in Stores: Smartphone Review
- Reuters — Apple's foldable iPhone hits stores with $2,000 price tag and scarce supply
- ABC7 New York — Lines wrap around Apple flagship store on Fifth Avenue in Midtown for new iPhone Duo release
- Bloomberg.com — Apple’s Most Exciting Phone in Years Has Growing Pains
- Fox News — The iPhone Duo is officially here — get it for no money down at T-Mobile
- MacRumors — Apple Store Pickup System for iPhone Duo Just Went Live Again in U.S. and Canada
- Mashable — The truth about iPhone Duo problems: The shoddy-looking apps, FaceTime camera, and the hinge
- KEYE — Apple CEO visits Austin as first foldable iPhone goes on sale
- CNET — The iPhone Duo Hit Stores Friday. Next Came Long Lines, Sellouts and Resellers
- The Verge — Our best tips for using the iPhone Duo
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