{
  "id": 15123766,
  "title": "First Batch Of iPhone Duo Pre-Orders In Malaysia Selling Out Fast",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/first-batch-of-iphone-duo-pre-orders-in-malaysia-selling-out-fast",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-17T04:35:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lowyat.NET",
    "slug": "lowyat-net",
    "url": "https://www.lowyat.net/2026/407673/iphone-duo-malaysia-selling-out-fast/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple's inaugural foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, seems to be experiencing a swift sell-out for its first batch of pre-orders in Malaysia. Despite commanding a premium price tag that exceeds RM9,000 for its base model, a significant portion of the initial stock has already been snapped up within an hour of the pre-order portal opening yesterday evening. While customers can still submit new orders through Apple's online store, these new bookings will now incur a waiting period until January 2027 before the device is delivered. The official launch of the iPhone Duo in Malaysia is slated for October 23, 2026. For those who were unable to secure a pre-order, alternative avenues such as purchasing the phone in person at the Apple Store located in The Exchange TRX, as well as at selected Switch and Machines outlets across Malaysia, remain an option. However, due to the constrained availability of pre-orders, walk-in stock may be limited. Buyers are also advised to remain vigilant against potential scalping attempts. Several telecommunications providers, including Maxis, CelcomDigi, U Mobile, and Yes 5G, still hold some iPhone Duo inventory. Nonetheless, supply is dwindling for certain variants, with higher-capacity storage options like the 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB models already depleted in some listings. The 256GB variant remains the most accessible, though even this is subject to fulfillment dates extending into November. Prospective buyers are urged to verify the estimated delivery or collection date before finalizing their purchase to avoid any disappointment.",
  "summary": "Pre-orders of Apple’s first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, appears to be off to a strong start in Malaysia. Despite the steep starting price of over RM9,000 (even higher for the phone’s other variants), much of the initial allocation are already selling out within an hour of orders opening yesterday evening. While the company’s online […] The post First Batch Of iPhone Duo Pre-Orders In…",
  "key_points": [
    "First batch of iPhone Duo pre-orders in Malaysia selling out fast.",
    "Premium price exceeds RM9,000, base model sells within an hour.",
    "Delivery delayed until January 2027, walk-in stock limited."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}