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6 publications · October 23, 2026
iPhone Duo goes on sale in 70 countries, with delivery dates pushed to January
Key points
- Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, went on sale on October 23 in 70 countries and regions.
- Pre-orders opened on October 16, one week before the release date.
- Customers ordering online now face shipping dates in mid-January, according to the Apple Store.
- Apple Stores have limited walk-in stock, and CNET reports the Duo sold out within minutes of doors opening.
- Crowds camped outside some stores up to two days before launch.
- Some third-party retailers, including Amazon, have stock, but it is running out fast.
- John Ternus, who became Apple CEO in September, opened the Austin store at launch.
Summary
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Delivery estimates slipped soon after pre-orders opened and settled at mid-January. That points to demand running well ahead of supply, though the coverage does not give Apple’s production or sales numbers.
The launch also marks a change at the top. Tim Cook traditionally opens a store on launch day. This year it was John Ternus, who took over as CEO in September, and he did it in Austin, not New York City.
Apple has not said when supply will catch up. Reports so far describe walk-in stock as limited, so buyers who did not pre-order may need to check stores or third-party retailers directly.
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