GoKawiilApple's iPhone Duo Foldable Sells Out at Launch Despite $1,999 Price
Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, sold out at numerous Apple stores within minutes of launch-day opening on Friday, with some locations depleting stock before doors even opened. Shoppers had camped outside stores like Apple's 5th Avenue location in New York starting two days early, while preorders that opened October 16 had already created a backlog stretching into early next year. The device, priced from $1,999, features split-screen capability, Touch ID, a photo preview display and Apple Pencil support.
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The rapid sellout suggests strong early demand for Apple's entry into the foldable phone category, a market where competitors like Samsung have operated for years. The combination of preorder backlogs and in-store shortages could indicate Apple deliberately constrained initial supply, though CNET's reporting does not confirm production figures or Apple's inventory strategy. Early enthusiasm, if sustained, may shape how Apple approaches future foldable models and pricing.
- iPhone Duo stock sold out at many Apple stores within minutes of, or even before, launch-day opening.
- Preorders opened October 16 and quickly created a backlog extending into early next year.
- The foldable iPhone starts at $1,999 and includes Touch ID, Apple Pencil support and a photo preview display.
Source: cnet.com — Dashia Milden, 2026-10-23
Published there as: “The iPhone Duo Is Selling Out Within Minutes of Apple Stores’ Doors Opening”
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