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Apple will open pre-orders for its first foldable phone iPhone Duo at 8 pm on October 16. It will be officially launched on October 23, priced between 74,900 and 118,900 yuan. The first batch of shipments in Taiwan is rumored to be limited, and there may be less than 20,000 units in Taiwan.
Apple's first foldable phone, iPhone Duo, will be available for pre-order soon, and many Apple fans are ready to grab a chance. (Photo/Reuters)
Apple's first foldable phone iPhone Duo will be available for pre-order on Apple's official website at 8 pm today (16th) and will be launched on October 23. Although the lowest price is 74,900 yuan and the highest price is 118,900 yuan, there are still many Apple fans ready to grab the phone. However, rumors The first batch of arrivals in Taiwan is quite limited, probably less than 20,000 units in Taiwan. If you want to get the new phone out of the box on the first day of sale, you need to be faster. "Free 3C Technology Channel" also compiled a 3-step pre-order guide to help Apple fans increase their chances of grabbing the first batch of new phones.
Although there are usually no additional discounts for purchases from Apple’s official website, many people still prefer to buy directly from Apple. One of the main reasons is that they enjoy a 14-day return and refund guarantee. In addition, as long as you successfully grab the first batch of goods, it can be delivered directly to your home on the day of sale.
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According to past practice, a few hours before Apple's official website opens pre-orders, the Apple Store official website and App usually enter maintenance mode first and do not resume operations until pre-orders officially begin. Therefore, be prepared in advance so that you will not be in a hurry when the pre-order starts.
3 Tips for Rushing to Buy
● Collect models in advance
Before pre-ordering begins, think about the color and capacity version you plan to buy, and bookmark the model in advance on the Apple Store App. Just click "Bookmark" in the upper right corner to add it to your favorites list.
Collect the styles you want to buy first. (Photo/Photo by reporter Wu Peihua)
● Set up payment and address information first
If you want to grab the first batch, checkout speed is key. It is recommended to set the payment method and delivery address before pre-ordering. You can also simulate purchasing other products in advance to familiarize yourself with the entire checkout process to avoid filling in information during the official pre-order.
Set up your payment and address information first, and check out as soon as pre-orders open. (Photo/Photo by reporter Wu Peihua)
● Pre-order is open, add to shopping bag now
When pre-orders are open, through prior preparation, you can quickly add your phone to the shopping bag directly from the collection page and proceed to checkout immediately, improving the success rate of pre-orders. It is recommended to set up Apple Pay. Payment can be completed directly through Face ID or Touch ID during checkout, which will be faster.
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