AI bots reportedly grab iPhone Duo pickup stock in seconds
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports resellers are using automated bots to buy newly available iPhone Duo units for in-store pickup, with eBay listings fetching double retail.
Scalpers and other buyers are reportedly using AI-powered bots to monitor Apple's website and purchase newly available iPhone Duo inventory for in-store pickup within seconds, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Gurman reported that Apple placed 80% of available iPhone Duos on store shelves during the release weekend and set aside 20% for shipments and in-store pickup. Individual stores received only 50 to 250 units each, according to his sources.
Resellers on Reddit say they are getting double the retail price for an iPhone Duo on eBay. People have also been lining up outside Apple Stores in the early morning on a consistent basis.
The iPhone Duo went into production amid a memory shortage, which helped push its price to $1,999. In October 2025, Apple brought the device into stores worldwide rather than waiting until November, concentrating on the U.S. and China.
Quick answers
What are bots doing to iPhone Duo stock?
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, scalpers and other buyers are reportedly using AI-powered bots to monitor Apple's website and buy newly available iPhone Duo inventory for in-store pickup within seconds.
How much are iPhone Duos reselling for?
Resellers on Reddit report receiving double the retail price for an iPhone Duo on eBay, per Gurman.
How many iPhone Duos did each Apple Store get?
Stores had only 50 to 250 units each, according to Gurman's sources, with 80% of available units placed on shelves during the release weekend.