The iPhone Duo launch has officially begun as the first pre-orders reach customers in Australia and New Zealand on Friday, October 23. Early adopters are sharing first impressions and photos on MacRumors forums, Instagram, and Reddit. Priced starting at $1,999, Apple's first foldable device features a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch inner display.
Apple expects stock to sell out quickly due to "extraordinary" demand, with limited walk-in availability at select retail stores across the US, Australia, Canada, and several European countries. However, customers in France, China, India, Japan, and other regions will need a reservation for pickup. Shipping estimates have slipped to January 25, making launch-day purchases or lucky pickup reservations the best chance to acquire the device this year.
Some carriers and major retailers may also have limited stock available on launch day. After Australia and New Zealand, sales will expand to Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and finally North America, with many stores opening early at 8:00 a.m. local time.
Source: MacRumors · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing