Apple is ‘not able to predict’ when it’ll have enough iPhone Duos to go around

What happened

According to The Verge’s source item, Apple is ‘not able to predict’ when it’ll have enough iPhone Duos to go around, Apple CEO John Ternus doesn’t have a timeline for when iPhone Duo supply constraints could lift. During an interview with Reuters, Ternus said the company is “working hard to get it to as many customers as quickly as possible, but at this ​point, we’re not able to predict when supply and demand will be in […] Apple CEO John Ternus doesn’t have a timeline for when iPhone Duo supply constraints could lift. During an interview with Reuters , Ternus said the company is “working hard to get it to as many customers as quickly as possible, but at this ​point, we’re not able to predict when supply and demand will be in balance.” Apple launched its first foldable last month for $1,999, featuring a 5.4 outer display and 7.6-inch inner screen. Preorders for the iPhone Duo quickly sold out, with some shipments expected to arrive in 2027. Apple also made a limited number of iPhone D

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Source

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