Apple described demand for its first foldable phone as extraordinary, though supply has been hindered by early production issues. Foxconn assembly yields were just above 60% in late September, and the first production batches were limited. To address the backlog and shifting market dynamics, Apple has reportedly increased production capacity by 30%. Initial shipping estimates had slipped from Oct 23 to late January within minutes of pre-orders opening on Oct 16.
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Apple iPhone Duo Average Shipping Delay Hits 82 Days
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Resellers in China are reporting losses on Apple's latest handheld after second-hand premiums collapsed, despite an initial scramble where units hit $5,000 on eBay. A dealer in Zhengzhou who secured 50 devices for nearly ¥1 million now faces a ¥25,000 loss instead of a projected ¥100,000 gain as buyers slash their offers. Bank of America tracking as of Oct 19 shows the global average shipping delay for the $1,999 iPhone Duo has reached 82 days, with no in-store availability expected for the Oct 23 launch.
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