iPhone Duo orders are already delayed into 2027

<figure> <img alt="Apple iPhone Duo unfolded showing various widgets and icons." data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Screenshot: Apple" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/apple-event-september-2026-452-10-57-30.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Delivery estimates for the iPhone Duo slipped into next year in less than an hour after <a href="https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/988582/apple-iphone-duo-preorder-buy-foldable" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/988582/apple-iphone-duo-preorder-buy-foldable">Apple opened preorders</a> for it at 8AM ET on Friday. </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">At the time of writing we are seeing late January delivery dates for every configuration <a href="https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-duo" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-duo">on Apple's website</a>. The foldable is slated to launch in stores on October 23rd, and Apple typically reserves some units for in-store availability. So while online orders are delayed, you might be able to get one sooner in-person at an Apple Store.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The long delay could be due to high demand for <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/993300/iphone-duo-hardware-software-android-samsung-oppo" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.theverge.com/tech/993300/iphone-duo-hardware-software-android-samsung-oppo">Apple's first foldable iPhone</a>, low supply on Apple's side, or a mix of both. Apple <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/991203/iphone-duo-foldable-news-specs-price-release-date" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.theverge.com/tech/991203/iphone-duo-foldable-news-specs-price-release-date">announced the iPhone Duo</a> in September, f …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/1012805/apple-iphone-duo-preorder-delay">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>