Apple Store Pickup for iPhone Duo Starting to Resume But Very Limited

The ability to reserve an iPhone Duo for pickup at Apple Stores has begun to return on Apple's online store, with the feature now active in countries including Australia, China, Japan, and South Korea. However, a quick check indicated limited availability, with only a single unit in Australia at the time of our review, which was already sold out by the time this story was published.

In the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Singapore, Apple's online store continues to recommend checking back on Saturday, October 24 for potential store pickup slots. Shortly after the iPhone Duo pre-orders launched last Friday, Apple announced that the demand for the device was "nothing short of extraordinary," with delivery estimates pushing into late January.

Consequently, store pickup slots are scarce at present. Apple is reportedly working to fulfill demand as swiftly as possible. Store pickup was briefly available for a few minutes after pre-orders began, but the option vanished quickly. The scarcity has led to long queues forming outside Apple Stores globally today, with some fortunate customers securing an iPhone Duo on a walk-in basis.

For those who weren't so fortunate, the Apple Store pickup tool may provide an alternative solution. Keep a close eye on the iPhone Duo order page over the next day or so, refreshing frequently for updates.