Apple has opened a pre-order head start for its upcoming foldable iPhone Duo. The company's new Get Ready tool, available from October 12, lets shoppers select model, color, storage, carrier, trade-in, and accessories before the official pre-order window opens on October 16.
Once configured, users can save a payment method and shipping address. When pre-orders open, Apple will automatically place the order, which the company says increases the chance of receiving the device on launch day, October 23. The source notes that demand is expected to be high and supply may be limited.
The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 for the 256GB model and reaches $3,199 for 2TB. Apple offers up to $885 in trade-in credit, or installment plans over 24 months. Carriers are also competing: AT&T offers up to $1,200 in trade-ins plus an extra $200 per line for online orders, while Best Buy has installment plans starting at $55.96 per month with AT&T.
Apple's Upgrade Program lowers the monthly cost to $57.99, but requires returning the phone after two years or paying the balance. The source provides no other perspectives, so this article reflects a single report.