Apple Foldable iPhone Preorders Sell Out in Minutes: Report
A technology website reports that initial stock disappeared quickly on October 16, with delivery estimates for later orders slipping to January 2027; Apple has not confirmed the figures.
Initial preorder stock for Apple’s first foldable iPhone reportedly sold out within minutes; launch is October 23, but unconfirmed reports cite delays.
Apple’s first foldable iPhone, called the iPhone Duo in the source report, drew strong early demand when preorders opened on October 16, according to a report by a technology website. Initial stock reportedly disappeared within minutes, and delivery estimates for later orders moved to late January 2027. Apple has not confirmed the name, preorder volumes or delivery estimates, so the details below should be treated as unconfirmed.
Reported Details
Customers who completed purchases shortly after preorders opened at 5am Pacific time were offered delivery on October 23, the scheduled launch day in more than 70 countries.
By about 5:30am Pacific time, estimated shipping dates for available configurations had reportedly moved to January 25, 2027, with some customers shown January 29.
The delays were said to affect both Star White and Nite Sky finishes and configurations from 256GB to 2TB.
Some launch-day store pickup appointments were reportedly secured, but most disappeared within the first hour. Customers were advised to check availability again on October 24.
Apple has not disclosed how many units are available for the initial launch.
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