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Foxconn says it can meet iPhone Duo demand despite long delivery delays

Apple's assembly partner signals confidence in handling holiday orders for the $2,000 foldable, which has seen inventory sell out rapidly.

newest coverage 11d agosummary written 11d ago2 pieces Google NewsNewswires

What to know

  • iPhone Duo launched at $2,000 with rapid inventory sell-out and delivery delays extending to late January—among Apple's longest waits for a new product.
  • Foxconn CEO told Bloomberg the company's 240+ global manufacturing facilities enable it to meet holiday-season demand despite current constraints.
  • The Duo is primarily assembled at Foxconn's "iPhone City" campus in central China, with components produced at facilities worldwide.

Michael Chiang Foxconn rotating CEOApple Inc. iPhone Duo manufacturer/designerFoxconn Primary assembly partner for iPhone Duo

Foxconn says it can meet iPhone Duo demand despite long delivery delays
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    Foxconn signals confidence in meeting iPhone Duo demand

    Foxconn CEO Michael Chiang told Bloomberg TV that the company's network of more than 240 sites across 24 countries positions it to handle strong demand for the iPhone Duo during the holiday season, despite current delivery delays stretching to late January.

    “So I'm quite confident that we can fulfill the demand…”
    — Michael Chiang
    1. 2 outlets Even enormous iPhone Duo demand can be easily met, hints confident Foxconn

      first by AppleInsider, 12d ago · also MacDailyNews

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  2. background

    Apple launches iPhone Duo at $2,000 — Apple released the iPhone Duo earlier this month priced at $2,000. Limited in-store inventory sold out quickly, and online orders carry delivery estimates extending to the end of January, among the longest delays for a new Apple product in the company's modern history.