Some iPhone Duo Buyers Report Earlier Delivery Estimates

Some iPhone Duo buyers in the United States and Japan are reporting that Apple has moved their estimated delivery dates forward, in some cases by weeks or months, after preorder estimates for the foldable phone quickly extended into January 2027. Apple has not explained the changes, and the reports do not establish whether the new dates will hold. The reports are based on customers’ order-status updates and posts online, rather than a comprehensive account of all preorders. Several buyers said their estimates shifted from November or December to earlier dates. One U.S. purchaser reported that an estimate of January 25 changed to November 16-23. In Japan, a customer said a December 3-10 estimate had been revised to October 24, one day after the phone’s scheduled launch. Other U.S. customers described delivery estimates moving forward by several weeks. The changes have been reported most often for orders placed directly through Apple, though one account described earlier shipping notices for some T-Mobile customers. The available reports do not establish how broadly the adjustments apply to carrier orders. Apple has not publicly explained why the estimates changed or confirmed...