iPhone Duo Launch Limits Walk-In Purchases in Japan and South Korea
Apple has posted notices saying the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be limited to customers with pickup reservations at its stores in Japan and South Korea for a limited time. The restriction likely reflects supply constraints and anti-scalping practices, and Apple has not said whether other countries will follow. The iPhone Duo launches on October 23, with pickup reservation details expected to be available on October 24.
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