Apple has opened a "get ready" step for the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, letting buyers prepare their order before pre-orders go live on Friday, October 16. According to a MacRumors report published on October 15, customers have until 9 p.m. Pacific time on Thursday to complete the step in the Apple Store app or on Apple's online store.
What the step does
Apple says completing the preparation lets shoppers check out with a single click once ordering begins. In practice, that means choosing a configuration and confirming details such as payment and delivery in advance, so the final purchase takes a tap rather than a full checkout. Apple has used similar preparation tools ahead of other high-demand launches, where stock and delivery slots can move quickly.
Key dates
Pre-orders are scheduled to open at 5 a.m. Pacific time on Friday, October 16. The iPhone Duo is due to reach customers and stores on Friday, October 23, a date that matches the launch schedule Apple gave when it unveiled the device in September.
About the device
The iPhone Duo uses a book-style design, with a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch inner display that opens out into a small tablet-sized screen. MacRumors notes that the crease on the inner display is minimal. Pricing and repair costs have been covered separately; our earlier reports on those topics remain the best reference for current figures.
What buyers should know
Anyone planning to order on day one should complete the preparation step before the deadline, since it appears to be tied to the hours before pre-orders open. Apple has not said whether the step guarantees any particular delivery date, and it has not published what happens to buyers who skip it. Those who miss the deadline can presumably still order normally when pre-orders open, though they would need to go through the standard checkout.
As with most major Apple launches, early delivery estimates are likely to be the first thing buyers watch once ordering begins. We will update our coverage if Apple publishes further details about availability or in-store pickup.
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