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Updated · The Verge · Oct 15
Apple Opens $1,999 iPhone Duo Cart Setup Ahead of October 16 Preorders
Updated
Updated · The Verge · Oct 15

Apple Opens $1,999 iPhone Duo Cart Setup Ahead of October 16 Preorders

3 articles · Updated · The Verge · Oct 15

Summary

  • Apple now lets shoppers configure the iPhone Duo before sales begin, choosing color, storage, carrier and trade-in options on its product page.
  • At 8 a.m. ET on October 16, buyers who preloaded those details will only need to confirm checkout, giving them a faster path than customers still customizing orders.
  • The move targets expected demand for Apple’s foldable debut and could give the company an early read on how many customers are ready to commit before preorders officially open.

Insights

Is Apple’s early preorder setup a clever trick to mask severe supply chain bottlenecks for the $1,999 iPhone Duo?
Could the premium price tag and tight stock of the iPhone Duo finally push the niche foldable market into mainstream dominance?
With assembly yields reportedly at just 60 percent, will early cart preparation actually guarantee you Apple's first foldable?