iPhone Duo pre-orders sell out within minutes, with delivery dates slipping into 2027
Key points
- Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo opened at 5 a.m. Pacific Time on October 16.
- Delivery dates slipped from October 23 to November within minutes, and to late January by 5:30 a.m.
- In Canada, pre-orders now show February 2027 as the next available delivery date for all storage sizes.
- Apple told the Financial Times that demand has been "nothing short of extraordinary" and that it is working hard to get the phone to customers as quickly as possible.
- Apple's site suggests some stock may be available for store pickup soon, with a note to check back on October 24.
- Apple has not said whether walk-in stock will be available on October 23.
- Resale listings on eBay are reportedly showing very high asking prices.
The sell-out happened fast. GSMArena reports that Apple’s online store showed a January shipping date within hours of pre-orders opening, and the original plan was to ship on October 23 after a week of pre-orders. Some buyers will still get their phones on that date, but most will not.
The outlets differ slightly on the exact date. GSMArena reported a January 22 estimate, while MacRumors reported January 25. Both agree the dates slid quickly and kept moving later.
The cause of the shortage is not confirmed. GSMArena describes the supply as very limited, and MacRumors’ coverage refers to manufacturing difficulties, but Apple’s statement only cites demand. MacRumors notes that Apple has sometimes shipped limited-supply iPhones earlier than estimated, so dates could improve, though there is no guarantee. If walk-in stock does appear on October 23, MacRumors says it could mean long lines at Apple stores for the first time in several years.
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