GoKawiilApple reportedly lifts iPhone Duo production orders by 30% ahead of pre-orders
Chinese outlet Securities Times reports Apple has raised its supply chain orders for iPhone Duo by about 30%, pushing total 2026 production close to 10 million units from an earlier estimate of 6-7 million. The increase comes just before iPhone Duo pre-orders open on October 16. Supply chain sources also indicate a shift within the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, with Pro Max orders up 10-15% and standard Pro orders down a similar amount, though total Pro-line supply is unchanged.
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The reported order increase suggests Apple anticipates stronger consumer demand for iPhone Duo than it initially planned for, though this remains a supply chain estimate rather than confirmed sales data. The shift toward Pro Max within the 18 Pro line could reflect changing consumer preference for larger or higher-tier devices, according to the supply chain sources cited. The report's claim that overall Pro-line supply is unchanged also appears to contradict an earlier Nikkei Asia account, highlighting uncertainty in supply chain reporting ahead of launch.
- Apple has reportedly raised iPhone Duo orders by 30%, nearing 10 million units for 2026
- iPhone Duo pre-orders begin October 16, before this production increase was confirmed
- iPhone 18 Pro Max orders rose 10-15% while Pro orders fell similarly, with total Pro-line supply unchanged
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