# Constrained iPhone Duo availability is annoying, but a mixed blessing for Apple

- Source: 9to5Mac
- Published: 2026-10-19T11:25:57+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/19/constrained-iphone-duo-availability-is-annoying-but-a-mixed-blessing-for-apple/
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Estimated iPhone Duo delivery dates started slipping dramatically, literally within a minute of pre-orders opening on Friday. Even some of those who got in within the first few minutes got estimated shipping dates into January of next year . That undeniably poses problems for Apple, but some have gone as far as calling it “ a major mistake ” to launch with such limited stock. Personally, I’d say i

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