TECHNOLOGY · AI-ASSISTED SUMMARY
Apple Faces Uncertain Timeline for iPhone Duo Availability
WHY IT MATTERS
The delayed availability could slow consumer adoption of foldable phones and strain Apple’s supply chain, affecting sales and market positioning for the next generation of smartphones.
What happened
Apple’s first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, launched last month at $1,999 with a 5.4‑inch outer display and a 7.6‑inch inner screen. Preorders sold out immediately, and the company has released only a limited number of units in stores.
CEO John Ternus told Reuters that Apple is working hard to expand supply, but the company cannot predict when supply and demand will balance. Shipments to customers are expected to begin in 2027.
The lack of a clear rollout schedule means that early adopters must wait longer for the device, and retailers face inventory uncertainty. Apple’s struggle to meet demand highlights the challenges of scaling new foldable technology.
LINKED SOURCES
Apple is ‘not able to predict’ when it’ll have enough iPhone Duos to go around
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