For a phone priced at nearly $2,000, Apple is this time giving buyers an option that doesn't require staying up all night waiting. iPhone Duo pre-orders open on October 16, with the official launch on October 23. But starting October 12, Apple's website and the Apple Store app already have a tool called "Get Ready" that lets users pick their color, storage, and carrier plan ahead of time — leaving just one confirmation tap on Friday.
This folding iPhone, unveiled by Apple last month, comes in Star White and Night Sky, with storage options ranging from 256GB all the way up to 2TB. Through Get Ready, users can select their model, decide whether to trade in an old device, choose a carrier plan, and even add a case and AppleCare+ to the cart — all on the same screen beforehand. Once the pre-order window officially opens on Friday, Apple will submit the order directly using the payment method and shipping address set up in advance.
This design matters because reports suggest iPhone Duo's supply will be limited in its first week on the market. For a new device where timing is everything, placing your order even a little later could push back your shipping date — Get Ready essentially lets you finish "waiting in line" ahead of time.
