Despite the absence of an official launch, Apple's inaugural foldable smartphone—the iPhone Duo—has already become a hot topic in the market, primarily due to concerns over its supply. Recent analyses reveal that this high-end foldable device, with a starting price of $1,999, is likely to encounter significant supply shortages during its initial release phase. Consequently, Apple's production and shipment volumes for the iPhone Duo this year may fall well below earlier projections. According to reports, Apple initially aimed to manufacture 8 to 10 million iPhone Duo units in 2025. However, stringent quality control measures have resulted in a mere hundreds of units being produced daily at the outset. Analysts now forecast that iPhone Duo shipments will reach approximately 5 to 6 million units in 2026. With this volume, Apple is expected to secure around 25% of the global foldable smartphone market, placing it second in the rankings.