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Apple\u2019s first foldable iPhone may be expensive, but that doesn\u2019t seem to have dampened consumer interest. The iPhone Duo\u2019s reported early success has apparently caught Apple by surprise, prompting the company to increase orders to meet demand.<\/p>\n
According to DigiTimes<\/i>, the iPhone Duo received stronger-than-expected pre-orders<\/b> in some major markets. The news has also raised hopes among display and component suppliers that the device\u2019s popularity could encourage greater investment in foldable technology.<\/p>\n
Supply chain sources reportedly shared with DigiTimes that Foxconn and other component manufacturers had received 44% more orders from Apple<\/b>. If accurate, the increase suggests Apple is preparing to build more units than it initially planned.<\/p>\n
Apple has already described pre-order demand for the iPhone Duo as \u201cnothing short of extraordinary\u201d<\/b>. The company also said it was \u201cworking hard to get this revolutionary new product into consumers\u2019 hands as quickly as possible\u201d.<\/p>\n
Apple\u2019s entry into the foldable market benefited its biggest rival. Samsung reportedly saw Google searches for its Galaxy Z foldable phones jump 300% in September following the iPhone Duo\u2019s unveiling.<\/p>\n
However, a reported increase in orders does not guarantee a corresponding increase in finished devices. DigiTimes cautions that manufacturing challenges and low production yields could still constrain output.<\/p>\n
It remains to be seen whether Apple can turn the reported surge in interest into sustained sales while overcoming these production hurdles.<\/p>\n
Source: DigiTimes (1) (2) via MacRumors (1) (2)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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