The iPhone Duo launch has Apple throwing everything but the kitchen sink at its stores
Apple is struggling with severe supply limitations after the iPhone Duo sold out within minutes of preorders opening. While the launch is a massive success, home deliveries have slipped into 2027, with some backorders extending to January 27. Apple is attempting to maintain momentum through extensive retail demo experiences, including over 150 units at the Fifth Avenue store, though walk-in availability is expected to be challenging. The foldable device retails for $1,999 and has already attracted scalpers on eBay.
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- ✓ iPhone Duo preorders sold out within minutes, leading to backorders as far back as January 27.
- ✓ Home deliveries for the iPhone Duo have slipped into 2027.
- ✓ Apple is deploying extensive demo experiences at select retail stores.
- ✓ The iPhone Duo costs $1,999.
What changed
Preorders for the iPhone Duo have sold out, pushing delivery dates into early 2027.
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Apple Faces Supply Crisis Following iPhone Duo Launch
Apple is struggling with severe supply limitations after the iPhone Duo sold out within minutes of preorders opening. While the launch is a massive success, home deliveries have slipped into 2027, with some backorders extending to January 27. Apple is attempting to maintain momentum through extensive retail demo experiences, including over 150 units at the Fifth Avenue store, though walk-in availability is expected to be challenging. The foldable device retails for $1,999 and has already attracted scalpers on eBay.
Why it matters
The iPhone Duo is Apple's first foldable phone. It enters a market where competitors like Nothing CEO Carl Pei have already criticized its value proposition. The device launch follows concerns that production constraints could have delayed the release until late November.
What is confirmed
- iPhone Duo preorders sold out within minutes, leading to backorders as far back as January 27.
- Home deliveries for the iPhone Duo have slipped into 2027.
- Apple is deploying extensive demo experiences at select retail stores.
- The iPhone Duo costs $1,999.
Still unconfirmed
- Nothing CEO Carl Pei stated the iPhone Duo is a waste of money.
What to watch next
- Updated shipping timelines for January 2027 preorders
- Official Apple confirmation of retail stock availability for walk-in customers
- Production scale-up announcements to address the supply shortage
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (17)
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- 9to5Mac — Apple planning huge iPhone Duo demo experiences at select retail stores: report
- 9to5mac.com — Apple planning huge iPhone Duo demo experiences at select retail stores: report
- PhoneArena — The iPhone Duo launch has Apple throwing everything but the kitchen sink at its stores
- PCMag — Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone Duo: Don't Buy Apple's Foldable Until You Read This
- PhoneArena — "iPhone Duo is a waste of money" Carl Pei, Nothing CEO says
- www.theapplepost.com — Apple reportedly feared iPhone Duo launch could slip to late ...
- www.macrumors.com — iPhone Duo Compromises: Everything You Have to Give Up
- www.phonearena.com — The iPhone Duo launch has Apple throwing everything but the ...
- discussions.phonearena.com — Discussion - The iPhone Duo launch has Apple throwing ...
- www.iclarified.com — Apple Plans Major iPhone Duo Store Rollout Amid Tight Supply
- www.mactrast.com — Apple to Feature iPhone Duo in Retail Stores, But Supplies ...
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