Apple Raises iPhone Duo Shipment Target 44% After Preorders Sell Out, Digitimes Reports

Apple has raised its production target for the iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone, by about 44%, from 9.7 million to 14 million units over 12 months, according to Digitimes, after preorder demand far exceeded the company's expectations. Supply chain sources said instructions reflecting the higher target have gone out to Foxconn and component manufacturers, though actual output will depend on how smoothly assembly progresses.

Shipping estimates stretched to January within minutes

Demand became apparent almost immediately after preorders opened on October 16: within 30 minutes, US shipping estimates had already pushed out to January 25 across all configurations. That kind of early sellout is often a signal of strong initial demand, though it also reflects constrained supply for a device that has reportedly faced manufacturing difficulties affecting assembly, displays and hinges.

The iPhone Duo launches in stores on October 23, starting at $1,999 in the US, positioning it as one of Apple's most expensive mainstream devices to date. The sharp upward revision to shipment targets suggests Apple is betting the early preorder surge reflects durable demand for its first entry into the foldable phone category, rather than a temporary spike driven by early adopters alone.