Apple Says iPhone Duo Not Available on Walk-In Basis in Two Countries
For a limited time, the iPhone Duo and the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be limited to customers with a pickup reservation at Apple Stores in Japan and South Korea , according to notices posted on Apple's localized websites for those countries. The notices suggest that the iPhone Duo will not be available for walk-in customers at Apple's retail locations in Japan and South Korea when the device launches…
Apple's upcoming iPhone Duo will not be available for walk-in customers in Japan and South Korea upon its October 23 launch, according to notices on the company's localized websites. This restriction is likely due to a combination of supply constraints and Apple's anti-scalping measures in Asia. The iPhone Duo pre-orders opened on Friday, with shipping estimates for new orders delayed to January 25.
Apple CEO Tim Cook stated that demand for the device is "nothing short of extraordinary" and that the company is working diligently to fulfill orders as quickly as possible. While Apple has not disclosed specific sales figures, customers interested in reserving the iPhone Duo for pickup at an Apple Store should monitor the company's online store for updates.
Some Apple Store managers have advised employees to discourage customers from attempting to purchase the device on a walk-in basis, although this is not a company-wide policy, and Apple has not yet made a public statement on the matter. It is expected that inventory in Apple Stores worldwide, excluding Japan and South Korea, will be extremely limited when the iPhone Duo goes on display on October 23.
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