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Shipping Dates for the iPhone Duo Have Been Pulled Forward for Many Users

Some pre-order estimates moved up to launch day as users in Japan and the United States reported earlier delivery dates, while Apple’s store still shows Jan. 22.

  • Apple has seen shipping estimates for the Duo move up for some pre-order customers, reversing initial delays caused by overwhelming demand that pushed delivery dates into late January 2027.
  • Ray Wong of Gizmodo reports that users in Japan see initial shipping estimates pulled forward to October 23rd, the official launch date for the Duo.
  • Some users report their orders were pulled forward by two weeks, while one user saw their estimate pushed back to December 7th instead.
  • Carrier estimates for the Duo vary significantly: Verizon cites December 4th, while T-Mobile suggests a range extending through January 6th.
  • The Duo ships only with a USB C-to-C cable, a packaging standard that applies globally across all regions and order channels.
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