{
  "id": 13997839,
  "title": "You can now start the iPhone Duo pre-order process",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/you-can-now-start-the-iphone-duo-pre-order-process",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-12T16:13:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/12/you-can-now-start-the-iphone-duo-pre-order-process/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Starting today, iPhone Duo pre-orders officially become available for preparation. By heading to the Apple Store Online or Apple Store app, customers can save their desired configuration, including color, storage, and carrier options. This pre-order preparation window, a feature carried over from previous years, allows users to streamline the process by providing key details ahead of time. Additionally, customers can set up their preferred payment method, which can be paid in full, financed through Apple Card, or taken advantage of with the Apple Upgrade program or applicable carrier offers. Completing this preparatory process in advance will enable users to finalize their pre-order with just a couple of taps when it officially begins at 5 a.m. PT/8 a.m. ET on Friday, October 16.",
  "summary": "iPhone Duo pre-orders officially kick off on Friday, but Apple is letting you prepare now . Starting today, you can head to the Apple Store Online or Apple Store app and save your exact iPhone Duo configuration. more…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "AppleInsider",
        "title": "How to set up your iPhone Duo pre-order to make checkout faster",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/how-to-set-up-your-iphone-duo-pre-order-to-make-checkout-faster",
        "published": "2026-10-12T11:53:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}