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# Apple rushed the iPhone Duo out without enough stock, Gurman says

Gurman says Apple first aimed for a November US and China launch. Apple has not commented on inventory.

Leaked on 01 November 2026

![Screenshot of @markgurman's X post: Also in Power On: New in Power On: Apple allocated roughly 80% of its initial iPhone Duo inventory to walk-in sales during launch weekend, l](https://leakly.com/assets/images/iphone-duo-launch-inventory-rush-hero.jpg)

@markgurman's post on X, with counts as of 09 Nov 2026 12:49 UTC. [Live post on X](https://x.com/markgurman/status/2116925256392999174)

Apple initially planned to "wait until November" and release the iPhone Duo only in the US and China, according to Mark Gurman (@markgurman). Instead it launched in more than 70 countries on October 23, [MacRumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/02/iphone-duo-november/) reported.

> **Mark Gurman** @markgurman
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> Also in Power On: New in Power On: Apple allocated roughly 80% of its initial iPhone Duo inventory to walk-in sales during launch weekend, leaving just 20% for launch-day deliveries and scheduled pickups. That helps explain the subpar preorder experience. https://t.co/DiNRULlQa6
>
> 285 likes · 14 reposts · counts as of 09 Nov 2026, 12:49 UTC
>
> — Mark Gurman (@markgurman) [November 1, 2026](https://twitter.com/markgurman/status/2116925256392999174)

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"Apple rushed the Duo to market without enough inventory to meet demand," Gurman said, as quoted by MacRumors. In his post, Gurman added that Apple allocated about 80% of initial inventory to walk-in sales during launch weekend. MacRumors says online orders currently show a January 25 delivery estimate.

Apple has not commented on its inventory planning.

## What we know

* The iPhone Duo launched October 23 in more than 70 countries.
* MacRumors reported a January 25 delivery estimate.

## What we don't know

* How many units Apple built.
* When supply will catch up.

## What would confirm it

Apple commentary on supply, or shipping estimates shortening.

## Sources

* [Original X post by @markgurman](https://x.com/markgurman/status/2116925256392999174)
* [Mark Gurman: Apple Initially Aimed to Release iPhone Duo in November - MacRumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/02/iphone-duo-november/)

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## What happened later

Apple has not commented on its inventory planning.

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