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Consumer demand for Apple's first foldable phone is strong despite the device's hefty $1,999 price tag.
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iPhone Duo Deliveries Slip to January 2027
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iPhone Duo already backordered until 2027 as pre-order sales soar
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Engadget
Beat the iPhone Duo pre-order rush with Apple's Get Ready tool ↗ (opens Engadget) Published Oct 14, 2026
Engadget's feed description You can already set up your pre-order now, before the pre-orders open on Friday (October 16).
CNET
The $2,000 Duo: Who Is Apple’s First Folding iPhone Actually For? ↗ (opens CNET) Published Oct 15, 2026
CNET's feed description Whether you’re a fashionista, a power user or a tech nerd, the Duo is a pretty specific device with a high starting price.
Independent Journal Review
iPhone Duo Deliveries Slip to January 2027 ↗ (opens Independent Journal Review) Published Oct 15, 2026
Independent Journal Review's feed description Apple opened preorders for its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, ahead of its October 23 launch in the U.S. and dozens of other markets. Starting at $1,999 in the U.S., the device faces high-price and competitive hurdles, though strong interest and limited early supply are expected; South Korea…
Engadget
Apple's $2,000 iPhone Duo goes on pre-order today at 8AM ET ↗ (opens Engadget) Published Oct 16, 2026
Engadget's feed description The Apple Store is down ahead of pre-orders for the first folding iPhone.
CNET
iPhone Duo Preorders Sell Out in Minutes: Backordered Until January ↗ (opens CNET) Published Oct 16, 2026
CNET's feed description Demand is strong for Apple’s first foldable, which will first be available on Oct. 23.
Quartz
Apple began taking iPhone Duo pre-orders at $1,999, and shipping slipped to Nov. 23 ↗ (opens Quartz) Published Oct 16, 2026
Quartz's feed description Delivery estimates for all configurations moved to Nov. 16 and then Nov. 23, while first shipments and store sales are set for Oct. 23
Bloomberg
Apple iPhone Duo Orders Slip Into 2027 Amid Preorder Frenzy ↗ (opens Bloomberg) Published Oct 16, 2026
Bloomberg's feed description Shipping estimates for Apple Inc.’s first folding phone, the iPhone Duo, slipped into December and beyond within minutes of the company opening preorders on Friday.
New York Post
ZDNet
Want an iPhone Duo before 2027? Don’t preorder from Apple – try this instead ↗ (opens ZDNet) Published Oct 16, 2026
ZDNet's feed description Estimates for Duo preorders are now showing a ship date of late January, marking a new wait time record for Apple and its customers.
Insider
Want Apple's folding iPhone? 'Duo' you have patience? ↗ (opens Insider) Published Oct 16, 2026
Insider's feed description Expected ship dates for Apple's iPhone Duo, the company's first foldable phone, have already slipped from October to January 2027.
CBS News
iPhone Duo already backordered until 2027 as pre-order sales soar ↗ (opens CBS News) Published Oct 16, 2026
CBS News's feed description Consumer demand for Apple's first foldable phone is strong despite the device's hefty $1,999 price tag.
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