Apple has confirmed that Apple Stores in the US and 13 other countries will have limited iPhone Duo stock for walk-in customers on launch day, Friday, October 23. Apple expects that supply to sell out quickly.
The confirmation came in a statement from an Apple spokesperson to MacRumors. It is the first public word from Apple on walk-in stock, after reports that Apple Store employees were told to expect no iPhone Duo stock for walk-in buyers on launch day.
Apple’s full statement is below:
On Friday morning, our teams look forward to welcoming customers at Apple Stores to experience iPhone Duo and the incredible iPhone line-up for themselves. Apple Stores will have limited iPhone Duo available for walk-in customers, and we’re working hard to get this revolutionary new product into customers’ hands as quickly as possible.
Apple expects the iPhone Duo to sell out quickly on Friday because of the extraordinary pre-order demand it has seen since October 16.
The US and 13 Other Countries Get Limited iPhone Duo Stock for Walk-Ins
Apple Stores in the countries below will have limited iPhone Duo units for walk-in customers on Friday.
- United States
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Canada
- Mexico
- Germany
- Netherlands
- Singapore
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Türkiye
- United Kingdom
Certain Apple Stores in Italy will also have walk-in supply, but Apple did not say which ones. In Macao, the iPhone Duo will be available for walk-in customers on launch day only, with limited inventory.
Stores will also have iPhone Duo units on display. Apple has reportedly planned more than 150 demo units for Apple Fifth Avenue in New York City and nearly 100 for the Apple Park Visitor Center.
Ten Countries Will Require a Reservation for iPhone Duo Pickup
The iPhone Duo will not be available for walk-in purchase on launch day in the countries below. Customers there need to reserve an Apple Store pickup time slot through Apple’s online store.
- France
- China
- Hong Kong
- India
- Japan
- Malaysia
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
Apple limits walk-in sales in some countries at launch partly to manage crowd sizes and discourage scalping. Resale prices show the concern. A 2TB night sky iPhone Duo that Apple sells for $3,199 has already sold on eBay for $5,000.
Apple’s online store tells customers to check back on Saturday, October 24 for pickup reservations, so it is unclear whether anyone can book a slot on launch day itself.
Online buyers are already waiting. US orders placed after the first few minutes of pre-orders show delivery on January 25 for every configuration.
The iPhone Duo goes on sale Friday, October 23, with 28 more countries and regions following on October 30.
