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Folding iPhone Duo Faces Major Launch Day Shortages
18 Oct
Summary
- No iPhone Duo stock expected for walk-in buyers on Oct. 23.
- Preorders placed now won't arrive until January 25.
- Production faces extraordinary supply chain issues.
Apple's upcoming iPhone Duo launch on October 23 is expected to be plagued by severe stock shortages, according to internal reports to store staff. Employees are reportedly being instructed to advise customers without preorders against visiting stores on launch day, as walk-in availability is anticipated to be nonexistent.
This scarcity stems from significant production challenges. Reports surfaced in September detailing slowed production rates of "a few hundred a day" due to Apple's stringent quality control standards. Earlier in August, concerns about the device's release date had Apple fearing a delay until late November.
Consumers eager to acquire the $2,000 folding iPhone Duo are strongly encouraged to preorder. However, even preorders placed on October 16 are facing substantial delays, with new orders slated for delivery no earlier than January 25, 2027, indicating a protracted period of limited availability for the groundbreaking device.
