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Constrained iPhone Duo availability is annoying, but a mixed blessing for Apple

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Apple's iPhone Duo pre-orders opened on Friday, but delivery dates immediately shifted to January next year, causing significant customer inconvenience. While some customers call this a 'major mistake,' the article argues it is more of a mixed blessing for Apple, suggesting the scarcity forces a more exclusive launch strategy.

Key points

• iPhone Duo pre-orders opened on Friday, but delivery dates immediately shifted to January next year, causing significant customer inconvenience.
• Some customers call this a 'major mistake,' but the article argues it is more of a mixed blessing for Apple due to the scarcity.

Context

This article discusses Apple's iPhone Duo launch strategy, specifically the immediate shift in delivery dates from Friday to January next year, which impacts customer expectations and brand perception.

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