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Apple is ‘not able to predict’ when it’ll have enough iPhone Duos to go around
Publication: The Verge
Author: Emma Roth
Source published: 02/11/2026, 22:56:11 UTC
Briefing created: 02/11/2026, 23:02:32 UTC
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Briefings
Apple CEO John Ternus stated the company cannot predict when iPhone Duo supply constraints will lift, despite the device launching in November 2026 for $1,999. Preorders sold out immediately, with shipments expected in 2027. Limited in-store models were available at launch. The article is a preprint from The Verge.
Key points
- Apple CEO John Ternus explicitly stated the company is not able to predict when supply and demand will be in balance for iPhone Duo.
- The iPhone Duo launched in November 2026 for $1,999, with preorders selling out immediately and shipments expected in 2027.
Context
Apple launched its first foldable iPhone Duo for $1,999 in November 2026, featuring a 5.4-inch outer display and 7.6-inch inner screen. Preorders for the device quickly sold out, with some shipments expected to arrive in 2027. Apple also made a limited number of iPhone Duo models available in-store at launch.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single interview with Reuters where Ternus stated the company cannot predict supply-demand balance. No specific dates for when demand will exceed supply are provided, and no other data on production capacity or market demand is included.
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