PSA: iPhone Duo Preorders open Friday — here’s a useful trick you can use to get ahead of everybody
THE SO WHAT
Apple’s "Get Ready" pre-save flow is one more example of demand being staged and captured before an actual launch window opens. If you’re running high-demand drops, copy the pattern: lock in intent and configuration early so launch day is fulfillment, not triage.
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