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Apple limits iPhone Duo orders to two per customer amid supply crunch
Apple limits iPhone Duo pre-orders to two units per customer amid a supply crunch.
Key points
- Apple capped iPhone Duo pre-orders at two units per customer in countries including the US, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, and India.
- Launch-day delivery slots sold out within minutes of pre-orders opening on October 16.
- Delivery estimates for some orders in India have slipped to January 2027 according to Business Today.
Why it matters. Supply constraints and limited order quantities could extend delivery timelines for customers seeking the first foldable iPhone.
Apple has limited pre-orders of its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, to two units per customer. MacRumours reported that launch-day delivery slots sold out quickly after orders opened on October 16, with some customers seeing delivery dates in November and December. Business Today reported that some orders in India face delivery dates in January 2027.
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Apple limits iPhone Duo orders to two per customer amid supply crunch
Apple has capped iPhone Duo pre-orders at two units per customer, with launch-day delivery slots selling out soon after orders opened on October 16 Apple has limited pre-orders of its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, to two units per customer as initial stock sells out and delivery timelines extend ahead of its October 23 launch. A report by MacRumours said customers trying to order more than two devices through Apple's US website or Apple Store app were asked to reduce the quantity before checkout. The publication said launch-day delivery slots sold out within minutes of pre-orders opening on October 16, with many customers receiving estimated delivery dates in November and December. According to the report, Apple has clear two-per-customer restrictions listed in countries like China, Singapore, and Hong Kong. MacRumors report said some customers on Reddit reported being able to order four devices initially, while others said they had been restricted to two. Similar restrictions are visible on Apple's website in India. The iPhone Duo starts at ₹2,99,900 for the 256GB model in the country. Business Today reported that delivery estimates had slipped following the sell-out of initial stocks, with some orders placed in India facing delivery dates in January 2027. Apple has not publicly confirmed the reason for introducing the restriction. MacRumors also reported that App.