Apple opens iPhone Duo pre-orders
The gist
Apple opened its "Get Ready" service for iPhone Duo pre-orders on October 12.
Supplies are expected to be tight, so buyers may need to act fast.
How it unfolded
- Oct 12, 2026Apple opens its "Get Ready" service for iPhone Duo pre-orders, letting customers pre-select options to streamline ordering; the feature rolled out at 12:00 Eastern and is live internationally.
- Oct 12, 2026 -15, 2026Customers can select accessories, color, carrier, storage, shipping and billing addresses, an AppleCare+ plan and payment method.
- Oct 15, 2026Apple sets 9:00 p.m. PT as the deadline for completing the "Get Ready" process; the pre-pre-order process shuts down at some point on October 15, and during early October 16 the Apple Store goes down.