Apple’s $1,999 iPhone Duo debuts to sellouts and supply squeeze
What's new: Walk-in stock was limited across many markets, and new online orders were being pushed out to late January or later.
Apple’s first foldable phone, the $1,999 iPhone Duo, went on sale Friday and quickly ran into tight supply as stores in markets from the US to Asia drew lines of buyers and resellers. The launch is Apple’s biggest iPhone design shift in years and a high-stakes push into a category long led by rivals.
Early reviews praised the Duo’s premium build and less visible hinge, but some criticized camera trade-offs and apps that still need to adapt to the new screen size. Apple said walk-in availability would vary by country, with mainland China limiting sales to customers who had already ordered online. Delivery estimates for some buyers had slipped to January 2027, underscoring demand for a niche device Apple is betting it can broaden.