Apple Sets 9 p.m. PT Deadline for iPhone Duo 'Get Ready' Pre-Order Selections

The deadline means shoppers in the Eastern time zone have until midnight Thursday to finish their 'Get Ready' selections. The option is available inside the Apple Store app and on Apple's website, the report said. Once users save their choices, completing the pre-order tomorrow morning will go much faster.

Apple used a similar advance pre-order process for the iPhone 18 Pro. According to the report, Apple knows that a slow checkout can cause buyers to miss day-one delivery, so the 'Get Ready' tool lets them choose configurations, storage, and purchase or lease options ahead of time.

Rumors indicate the iPhone Duo could be in short supply when it first launches. Buyers who want an iPhone Duo on day one should pre-order tomorrow morning, the report said. Those still deciding between Star White or Night Sky, or still unsure about storage needs or whether to purchase or lease, need to make those decisions before the 9 p.m. PT deadline.

After completing the 'Get Ready' process, the report said, customers will be able to complete checkout in seconds once pre-orders go live Friday.

Editor's Summary

Apple has set a 9 p.m. PT Thursday deadline for iPhone Duo buyers to complete the 'Get Ready' process before pre-orders open Friday at 8 a.m. ET. The advance selections are meant to speed checkout, and rumors point to possible early supply constraints. Buyers hoping for day-one delivery must make their storage, color, and purchase-or-lease choices before the deadline.