The Aporia · Apple iPhone Duo orders slip into 2027 amid preorder frenzy

Apple’s new folding phone, the iPhone Duo priced at $1,999, experienced high demand when preorders opened on October 16, causing shipping estimates to slip into January almost immediately. Orders placed through Apple’s online store showed delivery delays across all storage configurations and color options. Apple retail stores quickly sold out of launch-day stock as well, leading to concerns about securing the device before its October 23 release date. This strong demand contrasts with smoother preorder experiences for previous iPhone models.

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Apple’s first folding phone, the iPhone Duo, experienced a preorder frenzy when it became available on October 16, leading to immediate delays in shipping estimates. Within minutes of opening preorders, delivery dates slipped into January for many customers, with some reporting delays even after reserving their preferred color and storage size ahead of time. The device, priced at US$1,999 (S$2,600), sold out quickly across all configurations from 256GB to 2TB. Apple retail stores ran out of launch-day stock almost instantly after preorders began at 8 AM in New York, further straining supply. This strong demand underlines the challenge for Apple CEO John Ternus, who took over in September, to manage product availability and customer expectations for this high-end device.

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🔮 Shipping estimates for Apple’s first folding phone, the iPhone Duo, slipped into January within minutes of the company opening preorders on Oct 16, suggesting that strong demand and sharply constrained supply will make the US$1,999 (S$2,600) device challenging to purchase on its Oct 23 release date or in the near future.

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