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Apple Says iPhone Duo Not Available on Walk-In Basis in Two Countries
MacRumors • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple will limit iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro Max sales to customers with pickup reservations at Apple Stores in Japan and South Korea starting October 23, likely due to supply constraints and anti-scalping measures.
- The iPhone Duo pre-orders began on October 20, with shipping estimates quickly pushed back to January 25, reflecting strong demand described by Apple as "nothing short of extraordinary."
- It remains unclear if the reservation-only policy will apply to other countries, including the U.S., where some Apple Store managers have cautioned against walk-in purchases, but no official company-wide directive has been issued.
- Customers interested in reserving the iPhone Duo for in-store pickup should check Apple’s online store on October 24 for further details.
- Despite the limited availability, the iPhone Duo will be on display worldwide starting October 23, though initial inventory for walk-in customers is expected to be very limited.
