GoKawiilApple's iPhone Duo sells out at launch, orders now delayed to January 2027
Apple's foldable iPhone Duo, priced above $2,000, sold out within hours of pre-orders opening today. New orders placed now are quoted shipping estimates of late January 2027, a delay of more than three months.
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The rapid sell-out suggests strong consumer appetite for a foldable iPhone across a broader audience than just early adopters, which could validate Apple's bet on the category. However, the inability to meet demand at launch may also point to supply constraints that could frustrate buyers and potentially open space for competitors during the long wait.
- iPhone Duo pre-orders sold out almost immediately after launch.
- New orders now show shipping estimates pushed to late January 2027.
- The launch highlights both strong demand and a significant supply shortfall for Apple.
Source: 9to5mac.com — Ryan Christoffel, 2026-10-16
Published there as: “iPhone Duo launch is a massive success, but Apple has a problem”
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