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iPhone Duo preorders quickly push deliveries into next year

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Apple's $2,000 iPhone Duo goes on pre-order today at 8AM ET
Image: engadget.com
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Summary

Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, went up for preorder on Oct. 16, and 9to5Mac reports estimated delivery dates slipped into next year within minutes; CNET says it was backordered until January. Before sales, 9to5Mac advised buyers to be ready at 5 a.m. ET, while Engadget said preorders were set to open at 8 a.m. ET.

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Timeline

  1. The Verge

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    The Verge urged readers to prepare their carts before iPhone Duo preorders opened the next day.

  2. 9to5Mac

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    9to5Mac reports Apple took the online store down ahead of preorders and urged buyers to be ready at 5 a.m. ET, citing constrained supply and anticipated demand.

  3. Engadget

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    Engadget said the Apple Store was down ahead of preorders for Apple’s first folding iPhone, which it reported would cost $2,000 and go on sale at 8 a.m. ET.

  4. 9to5Mac

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    9to5Mac reports the iPhone Duo sold out immediately and estimated delivery dates slipped to next year within minutes of preorders opening.

  5. CNET

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    CNET reports iPhone Duo preorders sold out in minutes, with backorders extending until January, and says the phone will first be available on Oct. 23.

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