Scalpers use AI bots to buy limited iPhone Duo stock from Apple stores
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Scalpers and other buyers use AI-powered bots to monitor Apple's website and buy newly available iPhone Duo inventory for in-store pickup within seconds, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports.
Apple reportedly sets aside 20% of available Duos for shipments and in-store pickup, with only 50 to 250 units per store.
Some resellers on eBay reportedly sell Duos for double the $1,999 retail price.
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AIBloomberg's Mark Gurman reports scalpers and other buyers are using AI-powered bots to monitor Apple's website and buy newly available iPhone Duo inventory for in-store pickup within seconds. Apple reportedly set aside 20% of available Duos for shipments and in-store pickup, with only 50 to 250 units per store. Some resellers on eBay reportedly sold Duos for double the $1,999 retail price.
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