Apple Store Down Ahead of iPhone Duo Pre-Orders

Friday October 16, 2026 2:30 am PDT by Hartley Charlton

Apple's online store is down ahead of iPhone Duo pre-orders, which begin at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time on Friday, October 16.

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"We love that early energy," reads the Apple Store's message when visiting the U.S. website. "Almost ready for you. Pre-order begins at 5:00 a.m. PT. See you soon." Apple has been opening pre-orders at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time for several years, rather than the 12:01 a.m. start time it previously used.

Customers in more than 70 countries and regions, including Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, the UAE, the UK, and the U.S., will be able to pre-order the ‌iPhone Duo‌ when the store comes back online.

The ‌iPhone Duo‌ is Apple's first foldable iPhone and comes in Star White and Night Sky. It is available in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB storage capacities. Here's what to know before placing an order:

In the United States, the ‌iPhone Duo‌ starts at $1,999. The device launches on Friday, October 23, when deliveries to customers and in-store availability begin. Availability will expand to 28 additional countries and regions on Friday, October 30.

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Top Rated Comments

zombierunner

1 week ago

why cant they keep the store open for people trying to buy other stuff

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TechieTaco

1 week ago

Ready to go!

Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)

repppo

1 week ago

Good luck to all you beta testers! I mean early adopters. I’ll wait a gen or two or if I strike oil. Whichever comes first. I’m sure they’re lovely duos but I don’t feel like dropping two grand on this company right now. Not if they support who they support. You do you though and truly best of luck!

Samsung, Huawei and Xiaomi buyers were the real beta testers all along :)

Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)

svish

1 week ago

Good luck to all those who are planning to get one today! Expecting huge demand for the first ever foldable from Apple.

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