Apple opened preorders for the iPhone Duo at 8 a.m. ET on October 16. In less than an hour, delivery estimates for every configuration had moved to late January 2027, The Verge reported.
That is a much narrower development than a total sellout. Apple's store was still accepting preorders, with multiple storage, color and carrier configurations listed. Online buyers could place an order, but the estimated wait had stretched more than three months beyond the scheduled launch.
Launch stock meets an expensive first
Apple announced the iPhone Duo in September as its first foldable iPhone. The company set October 16 for preorders and October 23 for retail availability.
The phone starts at $1,999 for 256GB. It has a 5.4-inch outer display and unfolds to a 7.6-inch inner screen. Apple offers it in star white and night sky, with storage options up to 2TB.
The Verge noted that Apple typically holds some launch stock for its stores, so in-person availability could give buyers another route on October 23. That possibility does not change the online delay, but it is another reason not to describe the entire preorder as sold out.
The cause is still unclear
The shipping-date change by itself does not reveal how many units Apple made available or how many people placed orders.
