Apple Retail Staff Told to Warn Against iPhone Duo Walk-In Purchases

Apple retail employees have been instructed to warn customers that iPhone Duo stock will likely be unavailable for walk-in purchases on launch day, October 23. Staff are discouraging visits from those without pre-orders to avoid disappointment. While Apple's online store suggests checking for pickup availability on October 24, this does not guarantee stock. Pickup reservations were briefly available during pre-orders but were later disabled. MacRumors reports that obtaining the device without a pre-order will be challenging.