Apple has opened its “Get Ready” tool for the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone. The tool lets buyers choose their model and checkout details in advance, so they can place an order in a few taps when pre-orders open on Friday, October 16.
Supply is expected to be tight at the start, so the early setup could save valuable time. In India, pre-orders open at 5:30 PM IST, and the phone goes on sale on October 23.
What Apple’s Get Ready tool does
Apple added a note to the iPhone Duo page telling customers to “come back on 10.12 to get ready for pre-order.” Get Ready went live on Monday, October 12, on Apple’s online store and in the Apple Store app, according to MacRumors.
The tool is meant to cut down the steps at checkout. Once your choices are saved, you only need to confirm the order when pre-orders begin.
Dates, time and price at a glance
- Get Ready opens: Monday, October 12. 9to5Mac says it will likely run through much of October 15.
- Pre-orders open: Friday, October 16, at 5 a.m. PT / 8 a.m. ET. In India, that is 5:30 PM IST.
- Sale date: Friday, October 23, in more than 70 countries and regions, including India, according to MacRumors.
- US price: Starts at $1,999.
- India price: ₹2,99,900 for 256GB, ₹3,24,900 for 512GB, ₹3,74,900 for 1TB and ₹4,49,900 for 2TB, as reported by ETV Bharat and TelecomTalk.
- Colours: Star White and Night Sky.
Please check Apple India’s website for the final prices and offers before you buy.
Things you can set up before Friday
According to MacRumors, Get Ready lets you:
- Pick the colour and storage
- Confirm your carrier status
- Choose accessories
- Pick an AppleCare+ plan
- Select a trade-in
- Add a payment method
- Set your shipping and billing address
MacRumors also advises getting a trade-in quote early, because it adds extra screens to checkout. It also suggests opening the Apple Store app a few minutes before pre-orders start, with your saved choices on screen.
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Why setting up early matters for this phone
The iPhone Duo was announced on September 9, along with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. The two Pro models went on sale on September 18, but Apple held back the Duo until October.
MacRumors reports that there have been multiple reports of production problems that could limit supply, and that pre-orders could sell out within minutes. These are reports and not an Apple statement. Apple has not published any numbers on how many units will be available.
What Get Ready will not do for you
Get Ready does not place an order or reserve a phone. Business Today says you cannot order or secure the device on October 12. You still have to go back and submit the order once pre-orders open.
It also does not guarantee a launch-day delivery. Later orders may get later delivery dates if supply runs short.
How it works for buyers in India
Indian buyers can order on Apple’s online store or in the Apple Store app. LatestLY reports that the phone will also be sold at Apple BKC in Mumbai, Apple Saket in Delhi and through authorised retailers from October 23.
NewsBytes reports trade-in values from ₹4,500 to ₹81,500 and a no-cost EMI option. TelecomTalk mentions a ₹7,000 bank offer on select cards. Offers can change, so confirm them on Apple’s India site.
Why this launch is a big one
The iPhone Duo is Apple’s first foldable and its most expensive iPhone so far. How fast it sells will show how much demand there is for foldables at this price.
For buyers, the main point is practical. With limited stock, a few minutes at checkout can make the difference between getting a launch-day phone and waiting for the next batch.
What to expect next
Pre-orders open on Friday, October 16. The first orders will be delivered or ready for pickup from October 23, when the phone goes on sale. Reviews are expected to appear around the sale date. We will update this report if Apple changes the schedule or announces details about stock.
Common questions
What is Apple’s Get Ready service?
It is a tool on Apple’s online store and in the Apple Store app that lets you choose your phone and checkout details in advance, so you can place a pre-order quickly.
When can I use Get Ready for the iPhone Duo?
It opened on Monday, October 12, and is expected to run until close to when pre-orders open.
When do iPhone Duo pre-orders start in India?
On Friday, October 16, at 5:30 PM IST.
What is the iPhone Duo’s price in India?
It starts at ₹2,99,900 for the 256GB model and goes up to ₹4,49,900 for 2TB.
Does Get Ready guarantee that I’ll get a phone?
No. It only saves your choices. You still have to place the order when pre-orders open, and stock is expected to be limited.
When will the iPhone Duo be available?
On Friday, October 23, in India and more than 70 other countries and regions.
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