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iPhone Duo pre-orders LIVE — latest updates on stock and shipping delays

Finding Apple's hot new device isn't easy

iphone duo
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The iPhone Duo is here. Well, it was here for a very short time. Now, it's sold out on Apple.com and won't ship to anyone who pre-orders for quite some time. As more people place orders, we expect that date to shift back even further.

But Apple's website isn't the only way to pre-order an iPhone Duo, and we're scouring the internet looking for the best iPhone Duo preorder deals. Whether it's through local carriers, electronics retailers or elsewhere, we're here to show you where to find the hottest new phone (we won't link any, but if you're truly desperate and willing to vastly overpay, scalpers will probably be an option, too).

Quick Links — Check stock and find deals

Current wait times for iPhone Duo pre-orders

Apple iPhone Duo: at Apple

The first place most people check for iPhone Duo pre-orders is the one that's currently the most backed up, with current shipping estimates pushed all the way back to late January.

Apple iPhone Duo: at Best Buy

Best Buy has iPhone Duo models available to ship as early as November 3, quite a bit earlier than January, when Apple is currently set to ship. Just be sure to choose the right carrier, as each model is tied to a specific one on the Best Buy landing page.

Apple iPhone Duo: at Walmart

Walmart has the iPhone Duo pre-order listing available for all three carriers (AT&T, Best Buy and Verizon), and it says the 256GB Star White T-Mobile version will arrive by October 27, which is much quicker than almost everyone else.

Apple iPhone Duo

You can try your luck directly with T-Mobile if it's your preferred carrier. However, current shipping times are slipping into mid-December, so it may not be your best option.

Verizon is doing a little better than T-Mobile, with the current ship date being November 14 for the iPhone Duo in white with 256GB of space. It's not October 23, but for Verizon customers, it's not too bad a wait.

AT&T is a similar boat to Verizon, promising a November 9 ship date for the iPhone Duo. But like all of the carriers and retailers, these dates will shift, and if you want a phone, your best bet is to jump on it while you can.

iPhone Duo pre-orders — Live updates

Apple is not your best bet

iPhone Duo Modes

(Image credit: Tom's Guide/Apple)

Most people head straight to Apple when they want to pre-order an Apple device. This is a logical choice in most cases, but when demand is high, it might actually be the worst option.

As of this post, the iPhone Duo in white is scheduled to ship on January 25. Black is no better, with a January 25 ship date. Even more surprising is that the dates don't get better if you go up in size — the 2TB version is also slated to ship on January 25 in both colors.

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