Didn't Pre-Order an iPhone Duo Yet? Wait Times Are Significant Now
Apple's new iPhone Duo is experiencing significant shipping delays, with delivery estimates pushed into 2027 shortly after pre-orders opened. While some units may be available for in-store pickup on launch day, inventory is expected to be extremely limited.
Why it matters
The rapid sell-out and supply chain constraints highlight ongoing manufacturing challenges for Apple and high consumer demand for new hardware releases.
iPhone Duo pre-orders began today in the U.S. and select other countries. If you have yet to place a pre-order, however, wait times at Apple are longer now.
The first customers who pre-ordered right when pre-orders began at 5 a.m. Pacific Time today will have their iPhone Duo delivered on Friday, October 23 launch day. By just 5:30 a.m. Pacific Time though, Apple's online store in the U.S. was already showing a shipping date of January 25 for all iPhone Duo configurations.
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