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AT&T and Xfinity unveil early iPhone Duo trade-in deals ahead of Oct. 16 preorders

Carriers race to discount Apple's $1,999 foldable before preorders open, while Apple readies a Monday prep window for the high-demand launch.

newest coverage 1h agosummary written 1d ago25 pieces7 likes & upvotes MastodonNewswiresGoogle News

What to know

  • Apple's $1,999 iPhone Duo foldable opens for preorder October 16 and ships October 23.
  • Xfinity Mobile and AT&T have confirmed competing trade-in discounts worth up to $1,000 and $1,200, respectively, ahead of launch day.
  • Apple is enabling early checkout preparation on the Monday before preorders open due to anticipated high demand.
  • Reviewers note key real-world performance details, like actual battery life versus rated figures, remain untested before launch.

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AT&T and Xfinity unveil early iPhone Duo trade-in deals ahead of Oct. 16 preorders
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  1. 5

    Apple opens early preorder setup ahead of Oct. 16 rush

    AppleInsider reports Apple will let buyers set up checkout details on Monday, three days before preorders formally open, anticipating high demand for the foldable.

    “Tips: While pre-orders for the iPhone Duo don't start until October 16, Apple will allow you to prepare on Monday.”
    — appleinsider@mastodon.social
    1. 5 outlets You can now start the iPhone Duo pre-order process - 9to5Mac

      first by Mastodon, 1d ago · also 9to5Mac, MacRumors, Forbes, Tom's Guide

      7 more headlines
    • appleinsider@mastodon.social

      Tips: While pre-orders for the iPhone Duo don't start until October 16, Apple will allow you to prepare on Monday. You'll need to as demand is expected to be high. https:// appleinsider.com/inside/iphone -duo/tips/how-to-set-up-your-iphone-duo-pre-order-to-make-checkout-faster?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

      appleinsider@mastodon.socialMastodon1d agoview on Mastodon ↗
  2. 4

    Mashable highlights AT&T's iPhone Duo discount as the deal to beat

    Mashable republishes coverage of AT&T's up-to-$1,200 trade-in offer, framing it as the standout preorder deal landing before Apple's official October 16 start.

    “The first iPhone Duo preorder offer has landed — how to save $1,200…”
    — Mashable
    1. 1 outlet The first iPhone Duo preorder offer has landed — how to save $1,200

      first by Mashable, 1d ago

    2. 1 outlet iPhone Duo pre-order deals announced on AT&T — here's how to save $1,200

      first by Tom's Guide, 4d ago

    1 more claim →
  3. 3

    Tom's Guide flags unresolved questions before iPhone Duo launch

    Ahead of the official preorder opening, Tom's Guide outlines seven things still unknown about the iPhone Duo — including how its rated 44-hour and 31-hour battery figures will translate into real-world use — since it hasn't yet been tested hands-on.

    1. 2 outlets Apple iPhone Duo pre-orders start this week: October 16 opening

      first by Softonic, 2d ago · also Tom's Guide

      1 more headline
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  5. 2

    AT&T announces up to $1,200 off iPhone Duo preorders

    AT&T reveals its own iPhone Duo preorder savings, offering new and existing customers up to $1,200 off with an eligible trade-in, or up to $800 toward a device balance for switchers; preorders begin October 16 with availability October 23.

  6. 1

    Xfinity Mobile confirms first iPhone Duo preorder discount

    Xfinity Mobile becomes the first carrier to confirm an iPhone Duo preorder deal, offering new Mobile Plus customers and existing Diamond members up to $1,000 off with trade-in; customers without a trade-in get $400 off.

    “iPhone Duo: up to $1,000 off w/ trade-in @ Xfinity Mobile…”
    — Tom's Guide

    1. 1 outlet first by Tom's Guide, 5d ago · read ↗

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