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Tech · 15 d ago

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Apple's foldable iPhone Duo sells out within minutes

Preorders for Apple's first foldable phone opened on Oct 16 in about 70 countries, and stock ran out within a minute in China and about three minutes in some US stores, according to reports.

Jan

25

Monday

United States and United Kingdom

The earliest delivery date in the United States and the United Kingdom is now Jan 25, 2027.

Starting price in the United States

1,999 US$

The iPhone Duo starts at US$1,999 and tops out at US$3,199, the most expensive phone Apple has sold.

What we know

  • Preorders opened on Oct 16
  • Earliest US delivery is Jan 25

Not yet

  • How many phones Apple first released
  • The real production yield

Supply chain reports point to a hinge of more than 100 parts and assembly yields just above 60 per cent, which Apple has not confirmed.

What's next

The phone goes on sale on Oct 23, and Apple reports its quarterly results on Nov 2.