Apple Store Goes Offline Ahead of iPhone Duo Pre-Orders: When Can You Buy Apple’s First Foldable iPhone?
Apple’s first foldable quickly sold out online as delivery estimates slipped to Jan. 25, 2027, and some buyers faced waits of more than three months.
- On Friday, Apple opened pre-orders for the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone starting at $1,999 for 256GB storage. Shipping estimates slipped to January 25, 2027, within minutes as demand overwhelmed initial supply.
- The Duo was first unveiled on Sept 9, 2026, featuring a titanium chassis and 7.6-inch folding inner display alongside a 5.4-inch outer screen. This represents Apple's entry into the foldable smartphone market after years of speculation.
- To streamline purchasing, Apple launched a 'Get Ready' configurator on October 12, allowing customers to pre-configure orders. Carriers including AT&T offer trade-in incentives up to $1,200 to offset the device's premium price.
- Bloomberg reported that production constraints severely limited available supply for the Duo's launch. Strong consumer interest combined with constrained inventory created unprecedented three-month shipping delays, marking a record wait time for Apple.
- IDC and Counterpoint Research forecast 6 to 10 million Duo sales in 2026, positioning Apple to potentially lead the foldable market. Production challenges remain a significant hurdle, though analysts expect momentum to continue into 2027.
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Deals: iPhone Duo pre-orders begin as Galaxy Z Fold8 gets a price cut
Apple’s first foldable iPhone is now available for pre-order, but the iPhone Duo sold out quickly in most regions. Delivery estimates for the foldable have already slipped to late January. Instead, you could get yourself the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, which also has the wide-screen aspect ratio as the iPhone Duo. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S26 series and the Pixel 11 lineup are also on sale. The Apple iPhone Duo is available for pre-order from the Apple…
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The Hindu Business LineApple says iPhone Duo demand extraordinary after delivery delays
The delays affect both colours and all storage configurations Read more at The Business Times.
The deliveries of the iPhone Duo already point to January 2027. Those who book it now will have to wait several months before it can be released.
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