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Apple sets cutoff time for getting fastest iPhone Duo pre-order

Apple has set a cutoff time for its "Get Ready" process to ensure the fastest possible checkout for iPhone Duo pre-orders. Pre-orders for the device begin on October 16, 2026. The iPhone Duo is Apple's first foldable phone and carries a price tag of $2,000. Customers must complete the preparation steps by the specified deadline to optimize their ordering speed during the initial launch window.

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  • ✓ iPhone Duo pre-orders begin on October 16, 2026.
  • ✓ The iPhone Duo is a foldable device.
  • ✓ Apple has a "Get Ready" process with a cutoff time to facilitate faster checkout for pre-orders.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 14 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Apple announced a specific deadline for the "Get Ready" process ahead of the October 16 pre-order start date.

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  1. Apple establishes deadline for iPhone Duo pre-order preparation

    Apple has set a cutoff time for its "Get Ready" process to ensure the fastest possible checkout for iPhone Duo pre-orders. Pre-orders for the device begin on October 16, 2026. The iPhone Duo is Apple's first foldable phone and carries a price tag of $2,000. Customers must complete the preparation steps by the specified deadline to optimize their ordering speed during the initial launch window.

    Why it matters

    The iPhone Duo represents a shift in Apple's hardware strategy by introducing a foldable form factor. This ambitious and expensive device competes with existing foldables and Apple's own iPhone 18 Pro. The high price point and new design make the pre-order process a critical indicator of market demand.

    What is confirmed

    • iPhone Duo pre-orders begin on October 16, 2026.
    • The iPhone Duo is a foldable device.
    • Apple has a "Get Ready" process with a cutoff time to facilitate faster checkout for pre-orders.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The iPhone Duo costs $2,000.
    • The iPhone Duo is described as ambitious and expensive.

    What to watch next

    • Confirmation of the specific cutoff time for the Get Ready process
    • Official release of iPhone Duo shipping dates
    • Initial sales volume data following the pre-order window
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    2. www.macrumors.com — MacRumors: Apple News and Rumors
    3. 9to5mac.com — 9to5Mac - Apple News & Mac Rumors Breaking All Day
    4. www.apple.com — Apple
    5. stocktwits.com — Stocktwits - Stock Market Live Quotes, Social Community...
    6. PCMag — Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone Duo: Don't Buy Apple's Foldable Until You Read This
    7. MacRumors — iPhone Duo Compromises: Everything You Have to Give Up
    8. flipboard.com — Beloved singer’s wife killed after welcoming robbery suspects with lemonade
    9. 9to5toys.com — Best of 9to5Toys – This week’s top deals: M6 Mac mini, Galaxy Fold 8, Best Buy Techtober sale, more
    10. 9to5Mac — Apple sets cutoff time for getting fastest iPhone Duo pre-order
    11. Yahoo Finance — Apple sets preorder date for its ambitious and expensive iPhone Duo
    12. The Verge — Quick question: Who exactly is iPhone Handoff for?
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