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Apple says extraordinary demand has sold out foldable iPhones
Apple says demand for its foldable iPhones has been extraordinary and the phones have sold out.
The statement concerns Apple's foldable iPhone models.
The phones are currently unavailable to buy, though no stock figures are given.
The information does not say where the phones sold out or how many were sold.
Apple attributes the sellout to strong demand, but provides no further explanation.
No date is given for when more phones will be available.
Apple said demand for pre-orders of its iPhone Duo was “nothing short of extraordinary”.
Shipping estimates moved from late October into November, December and January as pre-orders opened.
In some countries, including Brazil, estimated deliveries were pushed into early February.
Apple said it would keep accepting orders online while working to get the product to customers.
Resale listings on eBay and X reached asking prices of up to $10,000, prompting criticism of Apple’s pre-order handling.
- Who
- Apple and customers ordering the iPhone Duo.
- What
- Apple said pre-order demand was “nothing short of extraordinary” as delivery estimates slipped.
- When
- Pre-orders opened on October 16, 2026.
- Where
- Online; delivery estimates varied by country, including Brazil.
- Why
- Strong initial demand led to shipping delays. Apple described demand as extraordinary.
Apple
Critics of Apple’s pre-order handling
Pre-order response
Apple
Apple called demand “nothing short of extraordinary” and said it was working to get the product to customers quickly.
Critics of Apple’s pre-order handling
Some critics called on Apple to identify and cancel orders placed by scalpers.
Orders
Apple
Apple said it would continue accepting orders online.
Critics of Apple’s pre-order handling
Critics questioned Apple’s handling as shipping estimates slipped and resale asking prices rose.
Pre-orders opened and shipping estimates began moving from late October into November, December and January.
In some countries, including Brazil, estimated deliveries were pushed into early February.
Apple described pre-order demand as “nothing short of extraordinary” and said it would keep accepting orders online.
- Product
- iPhone Duo
- Pre-order demand
- Apple called it “nothing short of extraordinary
- Initial shipping estimates
- Late October, then November, December and January
- Brazil delivery estimates
- Early February
- Resale asking prices
- Up to $10,000 on eBay and X
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What people are saying
nothing short of extraordinary
We are working hard to get this revolutionary new product into customers’ hands as quickly as possible, and we will continue accepting orders online.