Apple has announced that customers have until 9 p.m. Pacific Time today to "get ready" for their iPhone Duo pre-order. By completing this process through Apple's online store or the Apple Store app, customers can "check out with a single click" when pre-orders go live on Friday, October 16 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time.
The device is scheduled to launch on Friday, October 23. The announcement gives buyers a clear window to prepare before pre-orders open, allowing for a faster checkout once sales begin.
The iPhone Duo has drawn considerable attention ahead of its release. Apple hardware engineering VP Tom Marieb spoke with Tech Radar about the device's crease, noting that the matte nano-texture display is designed to reduce glare and minimize the visibility of the fold. Apple has also shared a gallery of six photos shot on the iPhone Duo, captured by photographers Jake Michaels and Jason Nocito as part of a commissioned project.
The launch may face hurdles, however. A person close to Foxconn's supply chain told China's Jiemian News that final assembly yields for Apple's first foldable iPhone were only slightly above 60% as of September 17, suggesting early supply could be limited.
Source: MacRumors · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing