Apple is now restricting customers in the United States to purchasing a maximum of two iPhone Duo devices per checkout. If you attempt to add more than two of these new foldables to your cart on the company’s website or its official store application, you will quickly receive a checkout error. The company requires you to adjust your total quantity down to two units before you can complete the purchase.
The checkout limit catches some early buyers by surprise
While some buyers claim this purchase restriction is brand new, it remains unclear if it was active when pre-orders first went live on October 16. Discussions on Reddit show a mix of early user experiences. A few shoppers say they successfully purchased up to four foldable units at once. Others report they hit the two-device cap immediately upon checkout.
The official web store for Apple had clear two-device limits listed up front in countries like China, Singapore, and Hong Kong. However, the United States storefront hides this rule until you actually try to place more than two foldables into your digital cart. This sudden notice forces buyers to rethink their planned family purchases or holiday gifts.
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High demand pushes expected delivery dates later into the year
Launch day inventory for the highly anticipated foldable sold out in just minutes after the initial pre-orders opened. Due to the intense rush, many eager shoppers received estimated delivery windows stretching deep into November and December.
Despite the long wait times, there is a bit of good news for those who managed to order quickly. The company is actively adjusting some timelines and fulfilling orders much earlier than originally stated on the order pages. It seems the supply chain might be catching up, which gives hope to buyers still waiting for their new iPhone to arrive.
The strict purchasing cap ultimately serves as a basic anti-scalper measure. By keeping the maximum at two, the company helps ensure actual fans can get their hands on a device without facing immediate out-of-stock messages. It makes the buying process a bit fairer for everyone waiting in the digital line.
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