Apple is reportedly limiting customers in the United States to purchasing a maximum of two iPhone Duos. This move, reported by MacRumors, highlights strong global demand for the new device.
Apple has reportedly placed a restriction on customers in the United States, allowing them to purchase a maximum of two iPhone Duo units. This move was highlighted by MacRumors, which noted the limit appears when attempting to add more than two devices to the cart on Apple's website or app.
There's some confusion around when this specific limit was enforced in the US. While some Reddit users claim this is a new restriction, MacRumors could not confirm if it was active when pre-orders for the iPhone Duo began on October 16. Reports from users on Reddit are mixed, with some claiming to have successfully bought four Duos, while others faced the two-unit cap.
Interestingly, Apple has had clear, explicit two-per-customer restrictions listed in countries like China, Singapore, and Hong Kong. However, the US website does not openly mention this limit until a customer attempts to add more than two iPhone Duos to their order.
This purchase limit comes amidst extremely high demand for the iPhone Duo. Launch day delivery stock for the device sold out within minutes of pre-orders going live, according to MacRumors. Many customers who pre-ordered received delivery dates stretching into November or December. While some early pre-orders have reportedly seen their delivery dates moved up, overall demand seems to be outstripping initial supply.
For Indian buyers, this US restriction, while not directly applicable to our market, offers a glimpse into the global supply situation for the iPhone Duo. The device's availability in India has not been confirmed yet, but if it does launch here, similar demand dynamics could mean initial stock challenges and potentially higher pricing due to limited supply, much like we often see with highly anticipated Apple products.
Apple's strategy to limit purchases, especially in key markets like the US, often points to either tight manufacturing supply or a deliberate effort to curb reseller activity. Regardless of the reason, it underscores the strong initial appeal and market demand for the iPhone Duo globally.
