With just days until launch, the first unboxing video of the iPhone Duo has surfaced online from an early device holder. The device ships flat rather than folded, packaged like a standard iPhone. While media members have shared first impressions, this video offers the first public look outside the press. Reviews are expected soon, with the device launching on October 23. New purchases from Apple's online store won't arrive until January 25. Apple's website advises checking back for in-store stock on the 24th, and employees have been told to warn customers that launch-day walk-in stock is unlikely. In Japan, South Korea, and the UAE, purchases are limited to those with a pickup reservation.
Apple retail staff have been instructed to discourage walk-in purchases on launch day due to expected stock shortages. Despite knowing of severe supply constraints, Apple began pre-orders on Friday, a decision Mark Gurman called a "major mistake." Apple also revealed the iPhone Duo's EU energy label, detailing battery capacity. Related Roundup: iPhone Duo. Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now). Related Forum: iPhone.
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