Apple warns of no walk-in stock for launch of two thousand dollar foldable

Apple retail employees have been instructed to warn customers that there will likely be no stock available for walk-in purchases of the iPhone Duo on launch day. MacRumors reported that staff were told to advise against visiting retail stores without a pre-order on Friday, October 23. MarketWatch reported that the new foldable device costs 2,000 dollars. [1][4]

The warning follows high initial interest after pre-orders opened on Friday. According to 9to5Mac, Apple described pre-order demand for the device as extraordinary. Estimated delivery dates rapidly slipped from late October into November, December, and January, with shipping dates in Brazil stretching into early February. [2]

Apple has also released official accessories alongside the new foldable hardware. According to 9to5Mac, the company designed a silicone case priced at 79 dollars, which requires adhesive to attach to the device, and a folio case priced at 129 dollars. [3]

The release marks the entry of Apple into the foldable phone market, which has been largely dominated by Samsung and Google. Apple Inc. is a technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California. [4][7]