{
  "id": 15604700,
  "title": "Don't expect to buy iPhone Duo at Apple Stores on Friday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/dont-expect-to-buy-iphone-duo-at-apple-stores-on-friday",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-19T12:43:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "AppleInsider",
    "slug": "appleinsider",
    "url": "https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/10/19/dont-expect-to-buy-iphone-duo-at-apple-stores-on-friday"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has declared that demand for the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, has been \"extraordinary.\" Despite this, inventory for the device may be scarce, with some reports indicating that Apple Stores will not have any in stock. Apple has not disclosed the exact number of iPhones it has available for pre-order on the launch day, and manufacturing issues reportedly led to a shortage from the outset. The company has issued a statement to AppleInsider and other outlets, assuring that it is working to fulfill pre-orders as quickly as possible and will continue to accept online orders. Apple Stores will remain open early on the day of the launch, but AppleInsider has found that some stores are not expected to have any iPhone Duo in stock. The option to order online and pick up the device at an Apple Store has been discontinued, and it now appears that customers will need to check back for availability on October 24.",
  "summary": "Apple says that demand for the iPhone Duo was \"extraordinary,\" and while it's certain inventory will be low, some reports claim that Apple Stores will have none in stock. Apple Fifth Avenue - image credit: Apple. Apple never says how many of an iPhone model it has ready for pre-order day. Plus there are multiple reports that manufacturing issues meant the iPhone Duo was in short supply from the…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 8,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Business Times - Companies & Markets",
        "title": "Apple says iPhone Duo demand extraordinary after delivery delays",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/apple-says-iphone-duo-demand-extraordinary-after-delivery-delays",
        "published": "2026-10-17T05:16:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 17 for free — how to qualify this weekend",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/t-mobile-is-giving-away-the-apple-iphone-17-for-free-how-to-qualify",
        "published": "2026-10-17T08:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "PSA: Apple’s official silicone iPhone Duo case will require adhesive to stick",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/psa-apples-official-silicone-iphone-duo-case-will-require-adhesive-to",
        "published": "2026-10-17T13:45:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "AppleInsider",
        "title": "Apple's M5 Pro MacBook Pro is back on sale for $2,069 this weekend",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/apples-m5-pro-macbook-pro-is-back-on-sale-for-2-069-this-weekend",
        "published": "2026-10-17T19:54:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "iPhone Duo demand means you probably can't get Apple's foldable in store",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/iphone-duo-demand-means-you-probably-cant-get-apples-foldable-in-store",
        "published": "2026-10-18T14:30:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Digital Camera World",
        "title": "Is it still possible to get the iPhone Duo on launch day this week? Apple's folding phone seems to be sold out already – is there a solution?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/is-it-still-possible-to-get-the-iphone-duo-on-launch-day-this-week",
        "published": "2026-10-19T15:06:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Creative Bloq",
        "title": "Logistics fiasco or clever marketing? Apple's iPhone Duo sellout might not be such a mistake",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/logistics-fiasco-or-clever-marketing-apples-iphone-duo-sellout-might",
        "published": "2026-10-19T15:19:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}