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The iPhone Duo goes on sale this Friday, October 23, but if you were hoping to just walk into an Apple Store and pick one up, you may want to rethink that plan. In a statement, Apple says there will be "limited" availability for walk-in customers, and given the "extraordinary" demand since pre-orders began last week, it expects that supply to sell out quickly. Limited walk-in stock will be available in the US, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Mexico, Germany, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, and the UK. Certain Apple Stores in Italy will have some too, though Apple didn't say which ones. In Macao, walk-in sales will only happen on launch day, and inventory will be limited there as well.

Apple got slammed with pre-orders for the iPhone Duo – the demand outstripped supply so badly that shipping dates around the world were quickly pushed back to January 22. But maybe the wait won’t be so bad as multiple users are reporting that their shipping dates have been pulled forward. If you have pre-ordered the iPhone Duo, have a look at the estimated shipping date – you may be in for a pleasant surprise.

Apple has announced its second special event for October, where it is expected to unveil the rumored touchscreen MacBook Pro. The company recently unveiled the HomeView, HomePod mini 2, a new Apple TV 4K, and several smart home products. The event is scheduled for October 28, with a special Apple Experience session set to take place in Los Angeles.

If you are eyeing the iPhone Duo as your next, or even first, foldable, you might also be looking into Apple's official accessories like the $79 silicone case or the $129 folio one. Well, there's something you need to know about the cheaper case, as it comes with a caveat. @DylanMcD8 both sides too https://t.co/t9aWxm8B8A— Parker Ortolani (@ParkerOrtolani) October 16, 2026