- Apple has described pre-order demand for its first foldable device, the iPhone Duo, as "nothing short of extraordinary" after it sold out almost immediately.
- Customers attempting to order the newly redesigned smartphone face waiting times until late January next year for delivery in the UK and US.
- Apple retail staff have reportedly been instructed to discourage shoppers from visiting physical stores on launch day, as unreserved stock is unlikely to be available.
- Supply constraints are believed to be linked to the complex manufacturing process required for the foldable design.
- Unlike the iPhone Duo, other recently announced models such as the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max remain available for immediate purchase.
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