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Apple's Foldable iPhone Faces Severe Supply Shortages in Israel

Pre-orders for Apple's foldable iPhone Duo begin in Israel on October 16th, but severe supply shortages are expected, with only around 500 units initially available nationwide. Industry sources report global production issues, with only 60% of devices meeting quality standards in mid-September.

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  1. 01Apple's foldable iPhone Duo faces severe supply shortages in Israel, with only about 500 units expected initially.
  2. 02Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo begin in Israel on October 16th, but obtaining the device will be difficult.
  3. 03Global production issues, including hinge mechanism problems, are causing delays and reduced shipment forecasts.
  4. 04Prices for the iPhone Duo in Israel range from 8,199 NIS to 13,999 NIS depending on storage capacity.
  5. 05Apple's entry into the foldable market is expected to boost sales for competitors.

Analysts have lowered shipment forecasts for 2026 due to hinge production constraints. Prices in Israel range from 8,199 NIS for 256GB to 13,999 NIS for 2TB.

Translated and summarized by baba from N12, the latest report. Read N12’s original

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