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Apple May Delay iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders Until September 12
Apple is expected to show new iPhone models on September 9, 2026.
These phones are expected to be the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Usually, people can order new iPhones on the Friday after the announcement.
This year, that Friday is September 11.
Apple may wait until Saturday, September 12, to begin orders.
The report says orders might open at midnight Pacific Time.
New Apple Watch models may use the same schedule.
A foldable iPhone may become available for pre-order later in September, but Apple has not confirmed these plans.
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on September 9, 2026.
Pre-orders could begin Saturday, September 12, rather than the usual Friday, September 11.
The possible delay is linked to the anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
Pre-orders may open at midnight Pacific Time instead of the current 5:00 a.m. schedule.
The Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 may follow the same schedule, while a foldable iPhone could launch later.
- Who
- Apple, along with customers awaiting the iPhone 18 Pro and related products.
- What
- Apple may announce the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on September 9 and delay pre-orders until September 12.
- Where
- The pre-order time is described in Pacific Time; no specific launch location is stated.
- When
- The expected announcement is September 9, 2026; possible pre-orders would begin September 12, 2026, at midnight Pacific Time.
- Why
- The possible change is linked to September 11, 2026, being the anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
Key facts
- Expected announcement
- September 9, 2026
- Potential pre-order date
- Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Potential pre-order time
- Midnight Pacific Time
- Usual pre-order time
- 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time
- Expected iPhone models
- iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Other expected products
- Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4
- Foldable iPhone timing
- Pre-orders could begin later, toward the end of September
Sources
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