Apple Allocates Tiny Number of New Foldable iPhones to Israel
Translated & summarized from Globes by baba
Apple is releasing its new foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, to Israel with a very limited initial stock of only about 500 units. The devices will be distributed among various retailers and carriers, with pre-sales starting October 16 and arrival on October 23. Industry insiders speculate this small allocation is either a market test or due to production constraints, as future shipment details are unknown. Prices range from approximately 8,200 to 14,000 shekels depending on the model and retailer.
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- Apple's new foldable iPhone will launch in Israel with only about 500 units initially.
- The limited supply will be divided among all official importers, retailers, and carriers.
- Pre-sales begin October 16, with devices arriving in Israel on October 23.
- Industry sources suggest the low allocation is a market test or due to production issues.
- Prices for the iPhone Duo in Israel range from approximately 8,200 to 14,000 shekels.
- The iPhone Duo is Apple's first foldable device, featuring two displays.
Apple has allocated an unusually small initial shipment of approximately 500 units of its new foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, to the Israeli market. This limited supply will be distributed among all official importers, retail chains, and cellular carriers, meaning each entity will likely receive only a few dozen devices, with some networks potentially getting fewer than 20. The pre-sale for the iPhone Duo is scheduled to begin on Friday, October 16, with the devices expected to arrive in Israel on October 23.
Industry sources suggest this minimal allocation is either a "trial and error" approach by Apple to gauge market reception in different countries or an indication of production challenges limiting the company's ability to meet high demand. The exact scope and timing of future shipments to Israel remain unannounced.
Pricing for the foldable iPhone varies among retailers. Some, like Pelephone and Partner, have announced starting prices around 8,200 shekels, going up to 12,200 shekels for the highest storage model. However, other major retailers, including iStore and Dynamica, have yet to release their pricing, a departure from their usual practice for new product launches. iDigital's prices are higher, starting at 9,000 shekels and reaching up to 14,000 shekels for the top-tier model.
The iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable device, features a 5.4-inch external screen and opens to a 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR display. Both screens boast a 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate and high brightness. When open, it is noted as Apple's thinnest iPhone ever, while its folded dimensions are comparable to a passport.
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