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Apple limits iPhone Duo walk-ins, preps new MacBooks and iPads

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Apple is limiting walk-in purchases for its new iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro Max models to customers with pickup reservations in Japan and South Korea. This comes as Apple prepares for its fall hardware event on October 28, which is expected to feature new MacBook and iPad models, intensifying competition in the tablet market. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses product availability and upcoming hardware releases, which falls under the 'tool' category as it pertains to consumer electronics and their market positioning rather than core AI advancements.

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Apple limits iPhone Duo walk-ins, preps new MacBooks and iPads

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Android’s fiercest tablet competition heats up on October 28 Apple's fall hardware blitz continues with MacBook and iPad reveals on October 28. https://www. and

    Android’s fiercest tablet competition heats up on October 28 Apple's fall hardware blitz continues with MacBook and iPad reveals on October 28. https://www. androidauthority.com/apple-ipa d-macbook-event-3725176/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets # Software # Cybersec…

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Apple Says iPhone Duo Not Available on Walk-In Basis in Two Countries For a limited time, the iPhone Duo and the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be limited to customers

    Apple Says iPhone Duo Not Available on Walk-In Basis in Two Countries For a limited time, the iPhone Duo and the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be limited to customers with a pickup reservation at Apple Stores in Japan and South Korea, according to notices posted on Apple's localized web…

    LINKS macrumors.com/…/apple-says-no-iphone-duo-…

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