Apple CEO John Ternus did not have a timeline for when iPhone Duo supply restrictions could be lifted. During an interview with ReutersTernus said the company is “working hard to get it to as many customers as possible as soon as possible, but at this point we are unable to predict when supply and demand will be in balance.”
Apple launched its first foldable last month for $1,999, with a 5.4-inch outer display and 7.6-inch inner screen. Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo sold out quickly, with some shipments expected in 2027. Apple also had a limited number of iPhone Duo models in store at launch.
In his interview with ReutersTernus also addressed reports of cracked screens, saying “a very small percentage” of iPhone Duos were returned for this issue, and that Apple replaced them.
The company has been struggling with supply chain constraints and rising recall costs for months. This led to price increases across its product lineup, along with higher iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max starting prices. “What we’re seeing now with memory prices is unprecedented,” Ternus said during Apple’s Q4 2026 earnings call on Monday. Ternus added that the company expects to see “even higher memory costs” during Apple’s December quarter, but noted that this is “partially offset” by recent price increases.