Apple described consumer interest as "nothing short of extraordinary" while Bank of America tracked a global average shipping delay of 82 days as of Oct. 19. This supply crunch stems from reports that Foxconn assembly yields for the new design were just above 60% in late September. To alleviate the backlog, Apple reportedly increased production capacity by 30%, a shift that has recently contributed to a collapse in the Chinese resale market where flipping premiums have plummeted.
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Apple Offers Limited iPhone Duo Walk-In Stock for Oct 23 Launch
Tech2 days ago
The tech giant is allocating a small quantity of handsets to be sold from its storefronts for the release of its latest model. Apple will provide a restricted number of iPhone Duo units for those visiting stores in person on Oct. 23, according to a corporate statement. This announcement follows a rapid sellout of online pre-orders for the $1,999 foldable on Oct. 16, which pushed delivery estimates for many customers as far back as Jan. 25.
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