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  "id": 14706616,
  "title": "Apple sets cutoff time for getting fastest iPhone Duo pre-order",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/apple-sets-cutoff-time-for-getting-fastest-iphone-duo-pre-order",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-15T13:36:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/15/apple-sets-cutoff-time-for-getting-fastest-iphone-duo-pre-order/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tomorrow marks the start of pre-orders for the highly anticipated iPhone Duo, and Apple has set a crucial deadline for those aiming to secure the fastest checkout. Rumors circulating suggest the iPhone Duo may be scarce upon its initial launch, making prompt pre-orders a wise choice for those eager to own one on day one.\n\nPre-orders for the iPhone Duo go live on Friday, October 16 at 8:00 a.m. ET / 5:00 a.m. PT. However, Apple has introduced a 'Get Ready' process to streamline the pre-order experience, allowing users to make all their selections in advance. This feature is available within the Apple Store app or on Apple's website, enabling users to save their choices before the clock starts ticking.\n\nThe 'Get Ready' process must be completed by 9 p.m. PT on Thursday, October 15 for those in the Pacific time zone, and midnight for those in the Eastern time zone. This deadline is critical for those residing in the Eastern time zone, as it provides ample time to finalize decisions on color options, storage capacity, and purchase or lease preferences.\n\nBy completing the 'Get Ready' process before the deadline, users can expect a significantly faster checkout process on the day pre-orders open. This move by Apple aims to alleviate any frustrations associated with lengthy pre-order procedures, ensuring customers can swiftly embrace the latest iPhone Duo model upon its debut.",
  "summary": "iPhone Duo pre-orders start tomorrow, and if you want the fastest checkout possible, Apple just set the deadline for completing its ‘Get Ready’ process. more…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Guide",
        "title": "iPhone Duo benchmark leaks, and Apple's foldable is about to leave Android rivals in the dust",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/iphone-duo-benchmark-leaks-and-apples-foldable-is-about-to-leave",
        "published": "2026-10-15T09:40:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MacRumors",
        "title": "Apple Announces Deadline to 'Get Ready' to Pre-Order the iPhone Duo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/apple-announces-deadline-to-get-ready-to-pre-order-the-iphone-duo",
        "published": "2026-10-15T13:10:37.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}