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iPhone Duo Goes On Sale In India Today, But It Could Cost You Rs 50,000 Extra
Apple's iPhone Duo goes on sale in India today amid stock shortages and grey-market price hikes.
Apple launched the iPhone Duo in India today, with customers queuing at stores. Industry reports suggest only 6,000 units are available for the first week, leading grey-market sellers to charge Rs 3,49,900 for the 256GB model. GSMArena reports Apple asked Foxconn and other suppliers to increase first-year production from 9.7 million to 14 million units.
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iPhone Duo Goes On Sale In India Today, But It Could Cost You Rs 50,000 Extra
Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, goes on sale in India amid reports of limited stock. Know why supplies are limited and when you can get your first foldable iPhone. Apple’s First Foldable phone, the iPhone Duo goes on sale in India today and people are already queuing outside the Apple stores to get their first hands on the foldable iPhones. But , finding a unit at its launch price could be a challenge as the phone has reportedly run out of pre-order stock within a week. If buyers who do not want to wait may find it through grey-market sellers, the price of getting one early could reach Rs 3,49,900, that means spending another Rs 50,000 on the same phone, without getting anything extra in return. Why Is The iPhone Duo Hard To Find? The number of foldables phones arriving in India appears to be a key part of the problem. According to some industry reports, Apple is expected to supply around 6,000 units for the first week of sales. Retailers, meanwhile, are struggling to secure enough stock to meet customer demand. According to a Live Mint report, a Delhi retailer requested 100 units but was allocated only five. Smaller shops are also reportedly unsure whether they will receive any phones for the launch. For buyers, this means visiting a store on launch day may not be enough to secure a device. Those who have not placed a pre-order could face a wait, depending on wh.