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Getting the new iPhone on day one is a battle. This guide reveals three essential steps, from using the right app to choosing the best pickup option, to ensure you beat the bots and avoid shipping delays.
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00:00If you want to get the iPhone Duo on day one, you're going to get beat by a bot unless
00:04you do
00:04these three exact steps before pre-order morning. First, do not use a web browser. The website
00:09always lags behind. Open the Apple Store app instead. It updates faster on launch morning
00:15every single time. Second, pre-configure your order in the app days ahead of time. Pick your
00:20color, storage, and payment method, then save it to your bag. When pre-order is open, you literally
00:26just click one button and double click Apple Pay. Third, if you're really trying to have one on day
00:31one, select in-store pickup. Apple holds a completely separate pool of inventory for retail stores than
00:38what they send through the mail. You can easily snag a launch day pickup slot even after delivery
00:43dates collapse. Plus, you won't have to sit on your porch all day waiting for FedEx. Hit save on this
00:49video so you remember this on pre-order morning and drop a comment. Which color are you grabbing?

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