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Apple takes online store offline ahead of iPhone Duo pre-orders

Apple took its online storefront down to prepare for pre-orders of the foldable iPhone Duo, scheduled to open at 5:00 a.m. PT.

Apple online store holding screen displaying a glowing Apple logo and text announcing pre-orders begin at 5:00 a.m. PT.
Image: @MacRumors

Apple has taken its online store offline ahead of pre-orders for the new iPhone Duo, as reported by tech outlets including Apple Hub, 9to5Mac, and MacRumors. The downtime is standard preparation ahead of a product launch rush, with pre-orders scheduled to open at 5:00 a.m. PT.[1][2][3]

Apple's placeholder screen displays a glowing Apple logo over a blue background alongside a greeting to eager shoppers: "We love that early energy. Almost ready for you. Pre-order begins at 5:00 a.m. PT. See you soon."[1][3]

The release marks Apple's entry into the foldable smartphone market, according to Engadget. The iPhone Duo features a larger inner screen, multitasking software features, and a portable folding design, though it arrives with a premium price tag, according to Analytics Insight.[4][5]

Key facts

  • Apple took its online store offline in preparation for iPhone Duo pre-orders.
  • Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo are scheduled to begin at 5:00 a.m. PT.
  • Apple's store holding page reads: "We love that early energy. Almost ready for you. Pre-order begins at 5:00 a.m. PT. See you soon."
  • The iPhone Duo is Apple's first folding iPhone.
  • The foldable device includes a larger inner screen, multitasking tools, and carries a premium price tag, according to Analytics Insight.

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  1. AH

    Apple Hub@theapplehubPost on X 路

    The Apple online store is now down ahead of iPhone Duo pre-orders 馃毃 Pre-orders start at 5 a.m. PT https://t.co/Mefv1sovu5

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  2. 9T

    9to5Mac@9to5macPost on X 路

    Apple Store is down ahead of iPhone Duo preorder rush https://t.co/EAo1j90t6m by @bzamayo

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  3. MC

    MacRumors.com@MacRumorsPost on X 路

    Apple Store Down Ahead of iPhone Duo Pre-Orders https://t.co/0mFddiSoFQ https://t.co/Jm1uW6nntN

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  4. EN

    Engadget@engadgetPost on X 路

    The Apple Store is down ahead of pre-orders for the first folding iPhone. https://t.co/muttzTZHQF

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  5. AI

    Analytics Insight@analyticsinmePost on X 路

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