{
  "id": 14439945,
  "title": "Apple increases iPhone Duo production by 30% — here's what that means for you",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/apple-increases-iphone-duo-production-by-30-heres-what-that-means-for",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-14T11:29:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/apple-increases-iphone-duo-production-by-30-percent-heres-what-that-means-for-you"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple is set to increase production of its iPhone Duo foldable by around 30%, according to reports. This move comes as the device is expected to launch on October 23, with pre-orders opening on October 16. The company had previously predicted production numbers of 6 to 7 million units for the year, but now expects closer to 10 million. This increase in production should help alleviate any shortages and make the iPhone Duo more readily available to consumers. Apple has also reduced production of the iPhone 18 Pro by 10-15% and increased production of the iPhone 18 Pro Max by the same amount. The higher supply of the iPhone Duo should reduce wait times for buyers, as any unsold units can be returned within 14 days in the U.S. despite the higher price tag. To secure a pre-order, customers should prepare their configurations and carrier information ahead of time to avoid potential issues on launch day.",
  "summary": "Apple has apparently increased iPhone Duo production targets by 30%, and that can only be a good thing for consumers — and bad news for scalpers.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "Want to show an iPhone on TV? These are some of Apple’s ridiculous licensing rules",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/want-to-show-an-iphone-on-tv-these-are-some-of-apples-ridiculous",
        "published": "2026-10-14T08:47:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}