You Can 'Get Ready' for iPhone Duo Pre-Orders on October 12
Apple customers can begin the early "Get Ready" checkout process for the iPhone Duo on Monday, October 12, four days before official pre-orders open on Friday, October 16. The preparation period allows prospective buyers to line up their purchase details for a faster checkout experience. Apple initially unveiled the folding device on September 9 at the Surprise and Shine event, marking the start of the Ternus era for the company's premium product lineup.
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- ✓ Apple will open the "Get Ready" pre-order preparation process for the iPhone Duo on Monday, October 12.
- ✓ Official pre-orders for the iPhone Duo are scheduled to begin on Friday, October 16.
- ✓ Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo on September 9 at the Surprise and Shine event.
- ✓ Counterpoint projects that Apple will sell 6 million iPhone Duos in 2026.
What changed
Apple announced the specific date when customers can start the early pre-order preparation process.
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Apple Sets iPhone Duo Pre-Order Preparation for October 12
Apple customers can begin the early "Get Ready" checkout process for the iPhone Duo on Monday, October 12, four days before official pre-orders open on Friday, October 16. The preparation period allows prospective buyers to line up their purchase details for a faster checkout experience. Apple initially unveiled the folding device on September 9 at the Surprise and Shine event, marking the start of the Ternus era for the company's premium product lineup.
Why it matters
The iPhone Duo represents Apple's entry into the foldable device market, featuring a widescreen design, adaptive displays, and a reinforced hinge built for durability. Counterpoint projects that Apple will sell 6 million units of the device in 2026. However, the rollout arrives alongside reports of production hurdles facing the hardware.
What is confirmed
- Apple will open the "Get Ready" pre-order preparation process for the iPhone Duo on Monday, October 12.
- Official pre-orders for the iPhone Duo are scheduled to begin on Friday, October 16.
- Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo on September 9 at the Surprise and Shine event.
- Counterpoint projects that Apple will sell 6 million iPhone Duos in 2026.
Still unconfirmed
- The iPhone Duo is facing serious production problems ahead of its launch.
- A leak reveals more Standby interfaces for the iPhone Duo.
What to watch next
- The opening of the "Get Ready" checkout preparation on October 12
- The official launch of iPhone Duo pre-orders on October 16
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- MacRumors — You Can 'Get Ready' for iPhone Duo Pre-Orders on October 12
- Bloomberg.com — Apple Will Sell 6 Million iPhone Duos in 2026, Counterpoint Says
- Yahoo Finance — Apple (AAPL) Opens the Ternus Era with a Foldable iPhone. Can Premium Devices Lift Revenue?
- PCMag — Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone Duo: To Fold or Not to Fold, That Is the Question
- AppleInsider — 'Get Ready' to pre-order the iPhone Duo starting October 12
- PhoneArena — iPhone Duo is already facing serious problems
- MacRumors — iPhone Duo Reportedly Facing Production Problems Ahead of Launch
- www.macworld.com — Get ready: Apple sets iPhone Duo pre-pre-ordering date
- www.macrumors.com — You Can 'Get Ready' for iPhone Duo Pre-Orders on October 12
- www.macworld.com — iPhone Duo Guide: Release date, price, specs and features
- www.macrumors.com — iPhone Duo Launch This Month: 8 Tips to Make Sure You Get One
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