Apple’s first foldable iPhone faced continued supply constraints on October 24, as U.S. store-pickup reservations returned a day after its worldwide launch. MacRumors reported that reservations resumed around 8:10 a.m. Eastern time, but its spot check found little or no stock across configurations. The return of the booking option did not mean phones were widely available.
The iPhone Duo went on sale on October 23 following preorders that opened on October 16, according to Apple. Reuters reported strong demand and restricted sales from Asia to Europe and the United States. Samsung and Huawei have sold premium foldable phones for years; Apple is entering a segment that has remained relatively small.
Apple’s launch announcement lists a 7.6-inch inner display and a 5.4-inch outer screen. The device uses the A20 Pro chip and iOS 27, with software designed to adapt as the handset opens or closes. Apple says its Split View feature allows two apps side by side, bringing a different working layout to the iPhone.
Reuters reported that estimated delivery dates reached late January shortly after preorders began. Apple limited preorders to two phones per customer. In China, France, Hong Kong, India and Japan, launch-day purchases were restricted to customers who had ordered online, illustrating how access differed between markets.
The phone starts at $1,999 in the United States, according to Apple. Reuters said early reviewers praised the design and hinge but highlighted the absence of a telephoto lens and third-party apps needing adaptation. Those findings point to practical trade-offs alongside the larger screen, rather than a uniform improvement for every user.
MacRumors said pickup reservations had briefly appeared when preorders opened before disappearing until October 24. Its latest availability check is a snapshot, not a measure of total sales or future supply. Apple has said it is working to meet demand as quickly as possible; the immediate issue for prospective buyers remains securing an available unit.
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