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Apple Rs 3 lakh iPhone Duo sells out in minutes, deliveries in January 2027
Apple Rs 3 lakh iPhone Duo sells out in minutes, deliveries in January 2027
The Story in Brief
Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, sold out its global pre-order stock within minutes of opening on Friday, 16 October 2026, pushing new delivery dates to January 2027. The 256GB base model costs Rs 2,99,900 in India. Analysts at Bloomberg Intelligence said sales could exceed earlier estimates of 14 million units and $28 billion for Apple's fiscal 2027.
Pre-orders opened at 8:00 AM ET on 16 October. By 8:03 AM, the October 23 delivery window was gone, and by 8:30 AM high-demand versions slipped to 25 January 2027. Apple described demand as 'nothing short of extraordinary' but has not released official sales figures or said whether walk-in stock will be available when sales begin on 23 October. Gadgets360 reported that walk-in purchases may not be possible due to stock shortages.
Customers in the UK may find earlier delivery by checking mobile networks and retailers, according to The Economic Times. Delivery estimates vary by carrier and configuration. The phone goes on sale on 23 October, but new orders placed now will not arrive before the end of 2026.
Indian Opinion Analysis
All four sources report the same core fact: Apple's iPhone Duo pre-orders sold out globally within minutes, delaying new deliveries to January 2027. NDTV Profit and CNBC TV18 lead with the sellout and the price, while Gadgets360 adds the possibility that walk-in purchases on 23 October may not happen. The Economic Times focuses on alternative buying routes through UK mobile networks, a practical angle the others omit. The coverage is uniform on the key details: the 3-minute sellout, the January 25 delivery date, and Apple's statement calling demand extraordinary. No source questions Apple's handling or offers a critical frame. The only open question, which Gadgets360 flags, is whether any stock will be available for walk-in buyers on 23 October.
Coverage: 4 sources, 4 neutral
Sources (4): ndtvprofit.com (neutral report), cnbctv18.com (neutral report), gadgets360.com (neutral report), economictimes.indiatimes.com (neutral report)
This brief was synthesised by AI from the 4 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry. Methodology and corrections.
