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You Can Now Set Up Your iPhone Duo Pre-Order

Apple has started accepting pre-orders for the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, through its online storefront and Apple Store app. Pre-orders began on October 16 and sold out quickly, with shipping dates already slipping into 2027. The iPhone Duo is available for pre-order, but customers may face delays in receiving their devices.

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  • ✓ Apple is now accepting pre-orders for the iPhone Duo through its online storefront and Apple Store app.
  • ✓ Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo began on October 16.
  • ✓ The iPhone Duo sold out quickly, with shipping dates slipping into 2027.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 16 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo are now open, allowing customers to reserve their devices before they are shipped.

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  1. iPhone Duo Pre-Orders Now Open

    Apple has started accepting pre-orders for the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, through its online storefront and Apple Store app. Pre-orders began on October 16 and sold out quickly, with shipping dates already slipping into 2027. The iPhone Duo is available for pre-order, but customers may face delays in receiving their devices.

    Why it matters

    The iPhone Duo is a significant release for Apple, marking its entry into the foldable smartphone market. The device has generated interest among consumers, with pre-orders selling out rapidly. Apple's foldable iPhone is expected to compete with other manufacturers' offerings in the premium smartphone segment.

    What is confirmed

    • Apple is now accepting pre-orders for the iPhone Duo through its online storefront and Apple Store app.
    • Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo began on October 16.
    • The iPhone Duo sold out quickly, with shipping dates slipping into 2027.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The iPhone Duo may be a waste of money, according to Carl Pei, Nothing CEO.
    • Apple may offer special extras for in-store buyers of the iPhone Duo.

    What to watch next

    • October 25: Shipping dates for iPhone Duo pre-orders
    Sources used for this update (17)
    1. www.macrumors.com — MacRumors: Apple News and Rumors
    2. PCMag — Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone Duo: Don't Buy Apple's Foldable Until You Read This
    3. PhoneArena — "iPhone Duo is a waste of money" Carl Pei, Nothing CEO says
    4. MacRumors — You Can Now Set Up Your iPhone Duo Pre-Order - Do It Before Friday
    5. AppleInsider — How to set up your iPhone Duo pre-order to make checkout faster
    6. Forbes — iPhone Duo: Apple To Debut Special Extra For In-Store Buyers
    7. Engadget — How The iPhone Duo's Camera Is Different From The iPhone 18 Pro's
    8. Barchart.com — Dear Apple Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for October 16
    9. Yahoo — Early hands on with iPhone Duo form factor thanks to @dbrand #iphoneduo #applelaunch #teamiphone
    10. www.engadget.com — GameStop Is Hoping PS5 Pro Buyers Are Desperate Enough To Pay $500 Over MSRP - Engadget
    11. forums.macrumors.com — Apple Reportedly Cuts iPhone 18 Pro Orders After Price Hike Dampens Demand | Page 5 | MacRumors Forums
    12. gizmodo.com — You Probably Won’t Be Able to Get an iPhone Duo Until 2027
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