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Mark Gurman: Apple Made 'Major Mistake' With iPhone Duo Pre-Orders
MacRumors • • general
Key Points:
- Apple launched iPhone Duo pre-orders despite anticipating severe supply constraints, a decision criticized by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman as a "major mistake."
- The company prioritized an early market release in its fiscal first quarter over meeting initial demand, likely disappointing eager early adopters.
- Initially planned for launch only in the U.S. and China, Apple expanded pre-orders to over 70 countries simultaneously.
- Within 30 minutes of pre-orders opening, estimated shipping dates slipped to around January 25 in most countries, though Apple often delivers earlier than promised.
