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Apple limits iPhone Duo pre-orders to two per customer
Apple is limiting iPhone Duo pre-orders to two units per customer in the US and several other regions.
The rule applies when customers try to order through Apple’s online stores, including those in Japan, Spain and the UK.
Apple began taking pre-orders on October 16, but it is unclear when the limit was introduced, and some customers said they initially ordered more than two.
The limit comes as demand has outstripped available supply, with Apple describing interest as extraordinary and launch-day delivery slots selling out quickly.
Apple’s stores checked show estimated shipping dates of January 22, though some early pre-order customers have received earlier estimates.
The restriction may make it harder to buy multiple phones at once, but it is unclear how Apple will stop buyers using multiple accounts.
Customers looking for a phone sooner may find earlier dates at other retailers, including Best Buy.
Apple is limiting iPhone Duo pre-orders to two units per customer.
Engadget found the limit on Apple’s online stores in the United States, Japan, Spain and the United Kingdom.
MacRumors confirmed the limit on Apple’s U.S. website and app but said it was unclear whether it applied when pre-orders began.
Apple’s checkout notice tells customers to reduce their order if it contains more than two iPhone Duos.
The reports say launch-day delivery stock sold out quickly, and many customers received later delivery estimates.
- Who
- Apple is limiting customer orders of the iPhone Duo.
- What
- Customers can pre-order no more than two units per customer through Apple. The reports found the limit in several regions.
- When
- The limit was reported on October 19 and 20, 2026. It is unclear when Apple introduced it.
- Where
- Apple’s online stores in the United States, Japan, Spain and the United Kingdom were reported to enforce the limit; MacRumors also reported it in the U.S. Apple Store app.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Apple began taking iPhone Duo pre-orders.
MacRumors reported that U.S. customers were limited to two units, but said it could not confirm whether the limit applied from the start of pre-orders.
Engadget reported seeing the two-unit limit in Apple online stores in the United States, Japan, Spain and the United Kingdom.
- Order limit
- Two iPhone Duos per customer
- Pre-orders began
- October 16, 2026
- Regions checked by Engadget
- United States, Japan, Spain and United Kingdom
- MacRumors publication
- October 19, 2026
- Engadget publication
- October 20, 2026
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A maximum of 2 iPhone Duo can be purchased per customer. Please adjust the total quantity of iPhone Duo in your order before checking out.