Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman recently disclosed that Apple's inaugural foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, is set to encounter significant supply shortages stemming from manufacturing hurdles. Undeterred by these challenges, Apple went ahead with its pre-order plans for the new device last Friday, without waiting to accumulate adequate stock. Gurman characterized this move as a significant misstep in his 'Power On' newsletter. It has been reported that the hinge mechanism of the iPhone Duo incorporates hundreds of tiny, precision-engineered parts, with an assembly success rate hovering just above 60%. This has led to a sluggish increase in production. The initial inventory stands at merely a few million units, whereas pre-order figures on JD.com alone have already topped 3 million, highlighting a stark disparity between supply and demand. Apple's customer service acknowledged that the website traffic surged far beyond levels seen during the pre-sale of the iPhone 18 Pro series, necessitating overtime work from technicians for system upkeep. Gurman contends that Apple's decision prioritizes an early market debut in the first fiscal quarter of the new year over adequately satisfying consumer demand, a move likely to leave many early adopters feeling let down.