Apple's Get Ready service is now available for iPhone Duo pre-orders
Apple has activated its Get Ready service for upcoming iPhone Duo pre-orders, allowing buyers to prepare their purchases ahead of time. Pre-orders for the device are live with a starting price of $1,999 for 256GB of storage, a 7.6-inch folding display, and the A20 Pro chip. Following the launch, home deliveries for the iPhone Duo quickly slipped into next year, with devices backordered into January 2027 after selling out within minutes and sparking consumer outrage.
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- ✓ Apple's Get Ready service is available for iPhone Duo pre-orders.
- ✓ Home deliveries for the iPhone Duo have slipped into 2027.
- ✓ The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 with 256GB of storage, a 7.6-inch folding display, and the A20 Pro chip.
- ✓ Apple's first foldable, the iPhone Duo, goes on sale on October 23rd.
What changed
Apple made its Get Ready service available to customers preparing for iPhone Duo pre-orders.
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Apple Get Ready Service Opens For iPhone Duo Pre-Orders
Apple has activated its Get Ready service for upcoming iPhone Duo pre-orders, allowing buyers to prepare their purchases ahead of time. Pre-orders for the device are live with a starting price of $1,999 for 256GB of storage, a 7.6-inch folding display, and the A20 Pro chip. Following the launch, home deliveries for the iPhone Duo quickly slipped into next year, with devices backordered into January 2027 after selling out within minutes and sparking consumer outrage.
Why it matters
The iPhone Duo marks Apple's entry into the foldable phone market and is officially scheduled to go on sale on October 23. Demand for the high-end device triggered an immediate buying frenzy, leaving many customers facing extended shipping delays. Apple's Get Ready tool was introduced to help users beat the rush, though the sheer volume of orders overwhelmed initial supply.
What is confirmed
- Apple's Get Ready service is available for iPhone Duo pre-orders.
- Home deliveries for the iPhone Duo have slipped into 2027.
- The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 with 256GB of storage, a 7.6-inch folding display, and the A20 Pro chip.
- Apple's first foldable, the iPhone Duo, goes on sale on October 23rd.
Still unconfirmed
- iPhone Duo production orders increased by 30% according to a report.
- Apple cut iPhone 18 Pro orders after price hikes dampened demand.
What to watch next
- Official inventory updates from Apple regarding shipping dates beyond January 2027
- Store availability and stock replenishment ahead of the October 23 sales launch
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