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  "id": 14956660,
  "title": "I'm rounding up all the best Apple iPhone Duo preorders in the US and UK — here's how to save as much as possible",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/im-rounding-up-all-the-best-apple-iphone-duo-preorders-in-the-us-and",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-16T12:02:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/apple-iphone-duo-preorders-us-and-uk"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The highly anticipated Apple iPhone Duo has officially opened up preorders after a lengthy wait. The device, Apple's first foldable smartphone, is set to launch on October 23rd at a price of $1,999 / £1,999. Preorders are available through Apple's own stores and website, as well as through major carriers such as Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T, in addition to UK networks O2, Vodafone, and EE.\n\nTo secure the best possible deal on the iPhone Duo, there are several promotions and discounts to consider. Trade-in rebates of up to $1,200 are available across all carriers, making it crucial to assess eligibility for the maximum discount. Furthermore, carriers like Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile are offering enticing deals on the iPhone Duo when bundled with a new line and unlimited data plan. For example, Verizon's \"Simplicity\" plan allows customers to bundle the iPhone Duo with an unlimited data plan for just $72/mo, with an additional $30/mo saving due to additional device credit. AT&T offers up to $1,200 off with a trade-in and new line, while T-Mobile provides up to $1,000 off with a trade-in and new line on their Experience Beyond plan. Xfinity Mobile also offers a $1,000 discount for trade-ins and a starting price of $15/mo for new customers on an unlimited plan.",
  "summary": "Apple iPhone Duo preorders are finally live — I'm rounding up all the best deals in the US and UK right here.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 11,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "AppleInsider",
        "title": "Preorders for the iPhone Duo are now live",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/preorders-for-the-iphone-duo-are-now-live",
        "published": "2026-10-16T12:00:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "Apple iPhone Duo sells out instantly. Its backordered until December.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/apple-iphone-duo-sells-out-instantly-its-backordered-until-december",
        "published": "2026-10-16T12:28:56.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Quartz",
        "title": "Apple's $1,999 iPhone Duo shipping dates slipped to January after preorders opened",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/apples-1-999-iphone-duo-shipping-dates-slipped-to-january-after",
        "published": "2026-10-16T13:17:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Seeking Alpha News",
        "title": "Apple's iPhone Duo demand pushes delivery dates to late January",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/apples-iphone-duo-demand-pushes-delivery-dates-to-late-january",
        "published": "2026-10-16T13:21:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "iPhone Duo launch is a massive success, but Apple has a problem",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/iphone-duo-launch-is-a-massive-success-but-apple-has-a-problem",
        "published": "2026-10-16T15:10:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Financial Times",
        "title": "Apple set for UK legal fight over iPhone tap-to-pay rules",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/apple-set-for-uk-legal-fight-over-iphone-tap-to-pay-rules",
        "published": "2026-10-16T15:21:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "Apple iPhone Duo preorders sell out in the US",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/apple-iphone-duo-preorders-sell-out-in-the-us",
        "published": "2026-10-16T15:51:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ZDNet",
        "title": "Want an iPhone Duo before 2027? Don’t preorder from Apple – try this instead",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/want-an-iphone-duo-before-2027-dont-preorder-from-apple-try-this",
        "published": "2026-10-16T16:44:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "Want Apple's first folding iPhone? You might be waiting until 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/want-apples-first-folding-iphone-you-might-be-waiting-until-2027",
        "published": "2026-10-16T17:02:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechSpot",
        "title": "Apple iPhone Duo is already backordered until 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/apple-iphone-duo-is-already-backordered-until-2027",
        "published": "2026-10-16T17:04:00.000Z"
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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."
}