Apple has issued a fresh warning to customers worldwide regarding stock shortages for its new foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo. With the crucial Christmas shopping season arriving fast, customer demand has completely surpassed company supply expectations. Company officials admitted during recent quarterly updates that they cannot predict when supply and demand will finally balance out.
Delivery estimates for new orders placed through official channels have already slipped past December and stretched directly into January 2027. This means many buyers hoping to gift the premium foldable phone this holiday season may find empty shelves and long waitlists. The shortage is caused by a massive rush of buyers combined with complex manufacturing requirements for the new dual screen hinge design. Production teams are scaling up manufacturing every week, but strict quality checks and component limits continue to restrict daily output levels.
Retail store inventory also remains extremely limited for walk in shoppers across major global markets. Industry analysts note that while the strong sales interest is positive news for corporate revenue, the long delays could disappoint millions of buyers. Apple advises shoppers planning holiday purchases to place orders early or look out for stock updates at local retail stores.
