Science & Technology · 8 Advanced · November 3, 2026

Apple's New Foldable Phone Sells Out Quickly

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Vocabulary

foldable /ˈfoʊldəbəl/ adjective

capable of being bent or folded without breaking

The foldable iPhone Duo represents a new product category for the company.

constraints /kənˈstreɪnts/ noun

limitations or restrictions that prevent something from happening freely

Supply constraints on advanced microprocessors continue to affect Apple's production capacity.

unprecedented /ʌnˈpresɪdɛntɪd/ adjective

never done or known before; without parallel in history

Apple executives described the demand for data center storage as unprecedented.

Article

Apple released its new foldable iPhone Duo at $1,999 in October, and the device sold out within days of becoming available. John Ternus, who recently became Apple's chief executive, expressed enthusiasm about the early demand. However, some buyers reported that their screens cracked along the inside fold, prompting Apple to offer replacements for affected units. The company acknowledges strong interest but cannot predict when additional inventory will arrive.

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