Apple iPhone Duo Supply Constraints Persist With No Timeline For Relief

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1. 10 Oct, 15:30EngadgetHow Xiaomi, Oppo and other non-US brands are challenging the iPhone Duo
2. 12 Oct, 14:45EngadgetWhich accessories actually fit the iPhone Duo?
3. 13 Oct, 00:27CNETWant Your New iPhone Duo Fast? Lock in Your Details Now
4. 13 Oct, 15:45Engadget - Technology News & Expert ReviewsiPhone Duo vs Xiaomi 18 Fold: How these foldables stack up
5. 15 Oct, 12:00cnet.comThe $2,000 Duo: Who Is Apple’s First Folding iPhone Actually For?
6. 15 Oct, 18:03zdnet.comThe best iPhone Duo cases in 2026: Expert recommended
7. 16 Oct, 12:00The VergeThe iPhone Duo is now available to preorder at $1,999
8. 16 Oct, 12:00MarketWatchIs Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo worth $2,000? See how it stacks up against other foldable phones.
9. 16 Oct, 12:04zdnet.comHow to preorder the iPhone Duo – and get the best deals from T-Mobile, Verizon, Apple, and more
10. 16 Oct, 23:36The VergeAll the news about the iPhone Duo
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    1. 18 Oct, 18:00Engadget - Technology News & Expert ReviewsFrom the Royole FlexPai to the iPhone Duo: How the modern foldable phone has evolved
    2. 20 Oct, 09:07Engadget - Technology News & Expert ReviewsThe Apple Store will only let you check out two iPhone Duos
    3. 20 Oct, 23:00RSS 2.0Five things you should know before buying the iPhone Duo
    4. 21 Oct, 12:00Feed: All LatestApple iPhone Duo Review: Is It Worth It?
    5. 21 Oct, 12:00The VergeI can’t get enough of the iPhone Duo’s matte inner display
    6. 21 Oct, 12:00The VergeThe iPhone Duo is a messy, expensive, good time
    7. 21 Oct, 12:00Inc.Apple’s iPhone Duo Launch Reveals a Powerful Lesson About Brand Loyalty
    8. 21 Oct, 12:00RSS 2.0Apple iPhone Duo review: A first-class foldable
    9. 21 Oct, 12:00CNETiPhone Duo Review: Late to the Foldable Party, but It Steals the Show
    10. 21 Oct, 12:15The VergeI reviewed the iPhone Duo, ask me anything
    11. 21 Oct, 14:22The VergeApple says it only has ‘limited’ iPhone Duo units for in-store sales
    12. 21 Oct, 18:06zdnet.comiPhone Duo shortage watch: Changing wait times, buying limits, launch-day odds
    13. 21 Oct, 21:16CNETApple’s iPhone Duo Should Get Reachability Accessibility in an Upcoming Update
    14. 21 Oct, 23:12Bloomberg.comPower On Podcast: iPhone Duo Review + Pre-Order Issues
    15. 22 Oct, 02:43CNETApple Limitis iPhone Duo Purchases to 2 Foldable Phones Per Person
    16. 22 Oct, 10:30WIREDI Worked for a Whole Day Using Only the iPhone Duo. Here’s How It Went
    17. 22 Oct, 11:22Times of IndiaCan a customer buy more than two iPhones at one time: What Apple Store 'warning' says
    18. 22 Oct, 12:00CNETTest Driving an iPhone Duo? 6 Things to Try at the Apple Store
    19. 22 Oct, 13:20The VergeApple will label apps that are ‘Made for iPhone Duo’
    20. 22 Oct, 14:06RSS 2.0iPhone Duo's next-gen prototypes are trying to cram in Face ID
    21. 22 Oct, 14:24The VergeCoolpad’s new $150 Android phone has a wider screen like the iPhone Duo, but doesn’t fold
    22. 22 Oct, 16:11Bloomberg TechnologyiPhone Duo Review + Pre-Order Problems with Andru Edwards
    23. 22 Oct, 18:30The VergeDelta can turn the iPhone Duo into your favorite folding handheld
    24. 22 Oct, 18:49Ars TechnicaSamsung all but confirms iPhone Duo is goosing Galaxy Z8 sales
    25. 22 Oct, 20:55Bloomberg TechnologyPower On: iPhone Duo Review with Andru Edwards
    26. 23 Oct, 00:35Bloomberg TechnologyApple’s iPhone Duo Hits Stores in Face of Short Supply and High Demand
    27. 23 Oct, 09:15Feed: All Latest8 Things to Know About the iPhone Duo
    28. 23 Oct, 10:00The VergeNo, the iPhone Duo isn’t a small phone
    29. 23 Oct, 11:02Bloomberg TechnologyApple’s iPhone Duo Ushers in New Era for Smartphones
    30. 23 Oct, 12:00cnet.comNew iPhone Duo? Here are 4 Features You Should Check Out Now
    31. 23 Oct, 12:00CNETHere Come the iPhone Duo Apps: Inside Look With Developers
    32. 23 Oct, 12:33CNETThe iPhone Duo Is Selling Out Within Minutes of Apple Stores’ Doors Opening
    33. 23 Oct, 12:33CNETThe iPhone Duo Hit Stores Friday. Next Came Long Lines, Sellouts and Resellers
    34. 23 Oct, 13:28Bloomberg TechnologyApple’s $2K iPhone Duo Debuts With Long Lines and Limited Supply
    35. 23 Oct, 14:00The VergeOur best tips for using the iPhone Duo
    36. 23 Oct, 14:01The New York TimesReview of iPhone Duo: A New Chapter That Redefines a Smartphone’s Purpose
    37. 23 Oct, 16:37The VergeThe first broken iPhone Duos are here
    38. 23 Oct, 16:37Bloomberg TechnologyApple’s $2,000 iPhone Duo Debuts With Limited Supply
    39. 23 Oct, 16:56QuartzApple's foldable iPhone Duo is now on sale. Supply already can't keep up with demand
    40. 23 Oct, 17:00The VergeThe iPhone Duo should have been an iPad
    41. 23 Oct, 17:00Inc.The Apple iPhone Duo Is a ‘Productivity Powerhouse.’ Here’s Why It’s So Useful, Despite 2 Main Flaws
    42. 23 Oct, 17:15Bloomberg TechnologyApple iPhone Duo Review: Stunning Foldable Screen, Uneven Apps
    43. 23 Oct, 17:15Bloomberg TechnologyiPhone Duo Review
    44. 23 Oct, 18:31Inc.What Happens to Your Brain (and Habits) When You Switch to a Folding Phone
    45. 23 Oct, 19:38CNET7 iPhone Duo Apps That Take Full Advantage of the New Foldable Phone
    46. 23 Oct, 19:58The Hollywood ReporterApple’s Newest iPhone May Be Hollywood’s Best Friend
    47. 23 Oct, 21:30cnet.comThe iPhone Duo Is Now in Our Custom-Made Foldable Phone Test Machine. Will It Beat the Galaxy Fold 8?
    48. 23 Oct, 22:17Bloomberg Technology$1,999 New iPhone 'Unfolds' During Affordability Crisis
    49. 24 Oct, 10:45Feed: All Latest9 Unique Apps to Try on the iPhone Duo
    50. 24 Oct, 12:00RSS 2.0Engadget review recap: iPhone Duo, Rivian R2 and more
    51. 24 Oct, 15:00TechCrunchThese clever apps show off the iPhone Duo’s potential
    52. 24 Oct, 18:38CNETMan Destroys $2,000 iPhone Duo With Dirt, Fire, Knives and Medieval Chainmail
    53. 25 Oct, 09:00cnet.comiPhone Duo Owners: Your Apps Will Look Better Soon
    54. 25 Oct, 20:16The VergeA YouTuber dissected an iPhone Duo and thinks he found the cause of crackgate
    55. 25 Oct, 21:40The VergeiFixit’s look inside the iPhone Duo may explain those broken screens and hinges
    56. 26 Oct, 09:31RSS 2.0iFixit's teardown of the iPhone Duo shows potential causes for cracked screens
    57. 26 Oct, 11:43www.theregister.comiFixit dismantles Apple's Duo: 'You'd better baby that screen'
    58. 26 Oct, 12:30South China Morning PostApple iPhone Duo price premiums evaporate in China’s scalper market
    59. 26 Oct, 13:00WIREDSome iPhone Duo Models Are Breaking. iFixit’s Teardown Might Explain Why
    60. 26 Oct, 13:15RSS 2.0Apple will reportedly run diagnostics on returned iPhones without opening the packaging
    61. 26 Oct, 14:22CNETAs iPhone Duo Cracked Screen Reports Surface, a New Teardown Shows a Possible Culprit
    62. 26 Oct, 15:56Latest newsiPhone Duo screens are already cracking: What buyers need to know
    63. 26 Oct, 16:10404 MediaiPhone Duo Users Are Already Seeing a Big Old Crease in the Middle of Their $2,000 Foldable iPhone
    64. 26 Oct, 16:48Bloomberg TechnologyApple’s Foldable iPhone Duo Draws Early Complaints of the Screen Cracking
    65. 26 Oct, 16:51Ars TechnicaSome iPhone Duo screens are already failing
    66. 26 Oct, 17:00CNETWatch Us Fold the iPhone Duo Thousands of Times on Our Weeks-Long Livestream
    67. 26 Oct, 17:14Inc.Some iPhone Duos Are Already Cracking. Apple’s Response Offers Lessons for Every Business
    68. 26 Oct, 17:28The VergeApple acknowledges iPhone Duo display ‘issues’ after reports of cracked screens
    69. 26 Oct, 18:51The VergeiPhone Duo now supports Apple Pencil with iOS 27.2
    70. 26 Oct, 18:52Engadget - Technology News & Expert ReviewsApple responds to reports of the iPhone Duo's inner display cracking
    71. 26 Oct, 19:15The Guardian BusinessiPhone Duo owners report cracks in Apple’s first foldable handset
    72. 26 Oct, 19:22TechCrunchUh oh, it sounds like the iPhone Duo keeps cracking and users aren’t happy about it
    73. 26 Oct, 20:06cnet.comMy iPhone Duo In-Store Experience Almost Has Me Convinced I Need One
    74. 26 Oct, 22:00Engadget - Technology News & Expert ReviewsThe mistake iPhone Duo buyers can easily avoid
    75. 26 Oct, 22:51RSS 2.0Halide releases its first batch of updates for the iPhone Duo
    76. 27 Oct, 01:16BBC BusinessApple says it will replace iPhone Duo handsets with screen problems
    77. 27 Oct, 03:06Latest articlesApple’s foldable iPhone Duo draws early complaints of screen cracking
    78. 27 Oct, 13:15www.theregister.comApple's foldable phone has a crease in its reputation
    79. 27 Oct, 14:20Ars TechnicaApple iPhone Duo review: Two screens, two experiences, two thousand dollars
    80. 27 Oct, 14:37FortuneSome iPhone Duo owners say Apple’s $1,999 foldable cracked within hours of unboxing—and a possible explanation has emerged
    81. 27 Oct, 15:28News FeedHow good is the iPhone Duo?
    82. 27 Oct, 16:15Engadget - Technology News & Expert ReviewsApple iPhone Duo vs Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold: The differences beyond foldable style
    83. 27 Oct, 16:41Inc.With the iPhone Duo, Apple Just Proved That Its Secret Weapon Comes From Outside the Company
    84. 27 Oct, 17:24Bloomberg TechnologyApple’s Folding iPhone Hit by Early Complaints of Screen Cracking
    85. 27 Oct, 17:55News FeedApple hit by ‘Crackgate’ outcry over iPhone Duo screen problems
    86. 27 Oct, 21:00Inc.Apple’s $2,000 iPhone Duo Is Cracking. The Company’s Response Gets 1 Thing Right
    87. 27 Oct, 21:56All Content from Business InsiderApple's iPhone Duo is getting roasted over screen cracks
    88. 27 Oct, 22:55The VergeHere’s why the iPhone Duo’s hinge could be cracking the screen
    89. 28 Oct, 11:02Bloomberg TechnologyApple iPhone Duo’s Cracked Screen Takes Some Excitement Away From Launch
    90. 29 Oct, 09:00zdnet.comiPhone Duo review: Apple’s first foldable is a Rubik’s Cube I’m so closed to solving
    91. 29 Oct, 09:30WIREDLiquid Glass Finally Makes Sense on the iPhone Duo
    92. 29 Oct, 13:37CNETBaseus’ Brand-New iPhone Duo Power Bank Is Already on Sale Ahead of Black Friday
    93. 29 Oct, 23:00Bloomberg TechnologyApple’s iPhone Maker Confident of Meeting Surge in Duo Demand
    94. 30 Oct, 12:30The VergeThe Apple Pencil turned the Duo into my new favorite notebook
    95. 30 Oct, 13:13Bloomberg TechnologyApple iPhone Duo Not Great AI Experience, Piecyk Says
    96. 30 Oct, 21:16CNETThis Is What an iPhone Duo’s Crease Looks Like After 139K Folds
    97. 30 Oct, 21:58CNETSamsung Slices at Apple’s iPhone Duo With Its Z Fold 8 Ad
    98. 31 Oct, 12:00CNETWill the iPhone Duo Fit in Your Pocket? Here’s How It Compares to Other iPhone Sizes
    99. 31 Oct, 14:00TechCrunchI took two iPhones on vacation. The Duo won me over.
    100. 1 Nov, 15:00Inc.Samsung Built the Foldable First. Now Apple Wants the Creator Crowd
    101. 2 Nov, 10:00AxiosI tested Apple's $2,000 iPhone Duo. It's a fascinating experiment, but the price is hard to justify.
    102. 2 Nov, 22:46Bloomberg TechnologyApple Looks Very Smart in Modest AI Spend: Tom Forte
    103. 2 Nov, 22:56The VergeApple is ‘not able to predict’ when it’ll have enough iPhone Duos to go around
    104. 2 Nov, 23:25TechCrunchApple says it’s ‘hard to predict’ when iPhone Duo constraints will improve
    105. 3 Nov, 00:29BBC BusinessApple unsure when more foldable iPhones will be available after selling out
    106. 3 Nov, 00:48All Content from Business InsiderApple says it's 'really hard' to predict when iPhone Duo supply will catch up to demand
    107. 3 Nov, 07:48CNETWe Handed the iPhone Duo to Strangers to See What They Think
    108. 3 Nov, 14:00CNETOLED iPad Mini Reviewed: Different Now That Duo’s Here
    109. 3 Nov, 14:50Bloomberg TechnologyApple iPhone Duo Not a Big Growth Driver, Craig Moffett Says
    110. 3 Nov, 15:15EntrepreneurThe $1,999 Foldable iPhone Duo Is Selling Out. So Why Is Apple’s Stock Cooling Off?
    111. 3 Nov, 17:27The VergeMoft’s new origami case adds a kickstand and grip to the iPhone Duo
    112. 3 Nov, 19:28zdnet.comWant an iPhone Duo for the holidays? Apple’s latest stock update isn’t reassuring
    113. 3 Nov, 19:30QuartzApple erkennt Displayproblem bei einigen iPhone Duo-Einheiten an, nachdem Bildschirme gerissen sind.
    114. 3 Nov, 21:25WIRED$1,200 Off the iPhone Duo? Here’s How Carrier Deals Actually Work
    115. 3 Nov, 21:42CNETWe Answer 16 Questions About Folding the iPhone Duo Hundreds of Thousands of Times
    116. 4 Nov, 16:41CNETAmazon Deals of the Day: Forget the iPhone Duo, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Is $300 Off
    117. 5 Nov, 17:59EngadgetiPhone Duo just got a new accessibility feature in iOS 27.3 beta
    118. 6 Nov, 12:30The VergeI’ve reviewed almost every Android foldable this year — here’s how the iPhone Duo compares
    119. 6 Nov, 17:24The VergeThe iPhone Duo has more than 100,000 optimized apps, Apple says
    120. 6 Nov, 21:38TechCrunchThe Duo apps are coming, says Apple
    121. 6 Nov, 23:15CNETApple Says There Are Now 100,000 Apps Built for the iPhone Duo