iPhone Duo pre-orders sell out instantly, shipping slips past January 2027
mitchdeg · x · 2026-10-17
9to5Mac reports on the foldable iPhone Duo launch, with mitchdeg adding that while success isn't confirmed, the demand-supply imbalance certainly is.
Key points:
- Pre-orders sold out almost instantly; new orders now ship late January 2027 — a record 3+ months of backlog
- The $2,000+ price tag was expected to limit buyers, but excitement spread beyond tech early adopters to even Android users
- The author calls Apple's rollout near-flawless, with more buzz than any recent iPhone since the Sept 9 unveiling
- Both a big win and a missed opportunity: Apple's supply didn't match demand
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