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★ Estimated Arrival Dates for DF Readers’ Pre-Ordered iPhone Duos
Publication: Daring Fireball
Author: John Gruber
Source published: 19/10/2026, 22:04:04 UTC
Briefing created: 19/10/2026, 22:24:22 UTC
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Briefings
A poll conducted by the author on X, Threads, and Mastodon regarding pre-order delivery dates for iPhone Duo devices revealed significant variation in estimated arrival times. The data shows October ship dates were most common at 36%, followed by November at 38%, with December and January receiving fewer responses. The author notes that fewer December responses than January suggest Apple may only promise December dates for shipments guaranteed by Christmas. Some configurations are estimated for February 1, though the author notes this is not a standard option. The poll received 1,382 responses from October, 1,034 from November, 449 from December, and 2,865 from January.
Key points
- The author conducted a poll on X, Threads, and Mastodon asking followers with pre-ordered iPhone Duo devices about their expected delivery dates, receiving 1,382 responses from October.
- October ship dates were the most common response at 36%, while November responses were slightly higher at 38%, with December and January receiving fewer responses.
Context
The findings come from a poll conducted by the author on X, Threads, and Mastodon regarding pre-order delivery dates for iPhone Duo devices. The author notes that while the poll lacks a built-in feature on Bluesky, the results provide insight into public expectations for the device's release timeline.
Limitations
The poll data is limited to responses from October through January 2026, with specific counts for each month. The author explicitly states that the audience is not representative of the general public and that some configurations are estimated for February 1, which may not be a standard option. The data does not include information about the actual delivery dates of the pre-ordered devices.
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