Apple Reportedly Boosts iPhone Duo Orders by 44%

Apple has reportedly increased its pre-orders for the upcoming iPhone Duo by 44%, according to DigiTimes. The supply chain sources indicate that this significant rise in demand has pushed the company to order millions more iPhone Duo units from its suppliers. Foxconn and component manufacturers have received instructions to meet this higher demand, which now stands at 14 million devices, up from the initial estimate of 9.7 million. This revised target covers the entire 12-month period, rather than just the remainder of 2026.

Apple's decision to boost these orders comes after the company described demand for the first foldable iPhone as "nothing short of extraordinary." Within just 30 minutes of pre-orders opening on October 16, U.S. shipping estimates had already reached January 25 for all configurations. However, meeting this higher shipment target may still prove challenging, as output will depend on assembly progress following earlier reports of manufacturing difficulties affecting various components, including displays and hinges.

DigiTimes forecasts that global foldable smartphone shipments will grow by 25.7% in 2026 and an impressive 59.1% in 2027. This growth is expected to outpace the 7.4% growth seen in 2025, with Apple's entry into the foldable smartphone market anticipated to contribute significantly to the expansion. The iPhone Duo is set to launch on October 23, starting at a price of $1,999 in the United States.