Apple has set a deadline for iPhone Duo buyers to complete the "Get Ready" process ahead of pre-orders, which open Friday, October 16 at 8:00 a.m. ET / 5:00 a.m. PT. Customers can start the process now in the Apple Store app or on Apple's website, and must finish it before 9 p.m. PT on Thursday, October 15. For shoppers in the Eastern time zone, that means midnight tonight.
The "Get Ready" process lets buyers make their selections in advance, including color, storage and whether to purchase or lease. Once those choices are saved, checkout can be completed in seconds when pre-orders go live. Apple introduced the same approach for the iPhone 18 Pro, and it is designed to help customers avoid missing out on day-one delivery if their pre-order takes too long.
Rumors suggest the iPhone Duo could be in short supply at launch, which makes an early pre-order more important for anyone hoping to get one on day one. Buyers still deciding between Star White and Night Sky, or unsure about storage, should settle those questions before the deadline.
The article also highlights several accessories, including a MagSafe car mount, a 10-year AirTag battery case, AirPods Pro 3 (now $199, down from $249), a 100W USB-C fast charging adapter and a HomeKit garage door opener.
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