iPhone Duo Brings Back Long Lines at Apple Stores

Apple's new iPhone Duo has sparked a renewed frenzy among tech enthusiasts, causing lines to form at Apple Stores once again. Previously, long queues at Apple retail locations had largely disappeared due to the popularity of online pre-orders. However, the arrival of the iPhone Duo has reignited the demand, leading to visible crowds outside numerous Apple Stores worldwide, as reported by MacRumors Forums and social media platforms.

The excitement surrounding the iPhone Duo was evident at Apple Domain Northside in Austin, Texas, where a line had already formed both on Friday morning and a day or two prior to the launch. Apple's CEO John Ternus and retail chief Deirdre O'Brien paid a visit to the store, likely due to the presence of the F1 U.S. Grand Prix in Austin this weekend, for which Apple TV holds the exclusive streaming rights in the United States.

Apple's marketing chief Greg Joswiak and vice president of retail stores Vanessa Trigub also greeted customers at Apple Fifth Avenue in New York City. As pre-orders for the iPhone Duo sold out quickly, Apple announced that it would be available for walk-in customers in the U.S. and select other countries on launch day, but warned that supply would be limited.

Some Apple Stores have already sold through their walk-in inventory, making it uncertain whether customers can still secure an iPhone Duo upon visiting their local store. In most countries, Apple's online store advises checking back on Saturday, October 24, for updates on Apple Store pickup availability, though the exact timing remains unclear. Readers are advised to frequently check Apple's website for any updates to their reservation process.