Apple's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, sold out in numerous locations on its first day of sale, KBC광주방송 reported on Friday. The strong opening appears to have quieted earlier concerns that the device might struggle to find buyers.
Coverage cited in the report points to tight supply rather than soft demand. Yonhap News reported shortages in markets around the world from day one, citing unprepared supply chains, while one outlet said the phone was gone within a minute of going on sale. Yonhap News TV likewise described a strong first day marked by insufficient stock.
According to a Naver Pay Money Story headline referenced in the summary, customers ordering now may not receive the device until next year, suggesting backlogs could stretch well beyond launch.
The launch also drew attention in South Korea. GDNet Korea reported on the domestic release, framing the iPhone Duo as an alternative to buying an iPhone and an iPad separately.
Apple has not commented in the material available, and no sales figures or shipment estimates were provided. The scale of the sellout and the length of delivery delays remain unclear from the reporting summarized here.
What to watch next: whether Apple discloses shipment or sales numbers, and whether restocking shortens the wait times reported at launch.
