Apple has set a deadline for customers who want the fastest checkout for the iPhone Duo. Pre-orders open Friday, October 16 at 8:00 a.m. ET (5:00 a.m. PT), but shoppers can start the "Get Ready" process in advance through the Apple Store app or Apple's website.
The "Get Ready" process lets buyers make all their pre-order selections ahead of time, so checkout moves much faster once sales go live. Customers must finish this step before 9 p.m. PT on Thursday, October 15, which is midnight tonight for those in the Eastern time zone. Selections include color, such as Star White or Night Sky, storage capacity, and whether to purchase or lease the device.
Rumors suggest the iPhone Duo may be in short supply at launch. Buyers hoping to get one on day one should be ready to pre-order early Friday morning, since slow checkouts can cause shoppers to miss out on day-one delivery.
The article also suggests several accessories for new iPhone owners, 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 power adapter, and a HomeKit garage door opener.
Source: 9to5Mac · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing