Apple’s U.S. Store schedules iPhone Duo preorder checkout for October 16, 2026, at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Apple says the first wave of availability is scheduled to begin October 23, with 28 additional countries and regions following on October 30. Apple’s U.S. Store lists the checkout time, and Apple’s September 9 announcement sets out the rollout dates.
The announced schedule
| Date | Milestone | Scope or time |
| September 9, 2026 | Apple announced the iPhone Duo and its schedule. | The announcement set the preorder and availability dates. |
| October 16, 2026 | Preorder checkout is scheduled to open. | 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time in the U.S.; Apple’s first-wave preorder schedule covers more than 70 countries and regions. |
| October 23, 2026 | First-wave availability is scheduled to begin. | More than 70 countries and regions, including the U.S. |
| October 30, 2026 | Availability is scheduled to begin in an additional group. | 28 more countries and regions. |
Apple announced the calendar on September 9, alongside the iPhone Duo reveal. NeoTeo previously covered the foldable’s approach to iOS; the dates here follow Apple’s announcement and U.S. Store schedule.
Configuration preparation comes before checkout
Apple’s U.S. Store lets shoppers prepare an iPhone Duo configuration before checkout opens. That preparation is separate from placing a preorder: the store schedules checkout for October 16 at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
