Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, went up for pre-order today, but estimated delivery dates began slipping to next year within minutes of pre-orders opening. Customers who ordered in time are set to receive their devices on October 23, but as of 8:30 a.m. ET, all configurations are backordered until next year. Estimated ship dates range from January 25 to January 29.
The delays reflect strong demand combined with severely constrained supply. Although the exact balance between the two is unknown, multiple reports before launch suggested the iPhone Duo would be in short supply as Apple was still ramping up production. A Nikkei Asia report last month said Apple was making just a few hundred units per day, well behind the ramp of a typical iPhone launch.
The shortage has also opened a secondary market. A quick look at eBay shows dozens of iPhone Duo units already listed for pre-order by scalpers, with some asking as much as $5,200.
Readers who secured a pre-order this morning are invited to share which configuration they chose and their estimated delivery date in the comments.
Source: 9to5Mac · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing