Didn't Pre-Order an iPhone 18 Pro Yet? Wait Times Are Even Longer Now
Wait Times Are Even Longer NowMonday September 14, 2026 6:12 am PDT by Joe RossignoliPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders began on Saturday, September 12 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time in the U.S. and many other countries. If you have yet to place a pre-order, though, your wait time will likely be longer at this point.
- ▪Wait Times Are Even Longer NowMonday September 14, 2026 6:12 am PDT by Joe RossignoliPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders began on Saturday, September 12 at 5 a.m.
- ▪Pacific Time in the U.S. and many other countries.
- ▪If you have yet to place a pre-order, though, your wait time will likely be longer at this point.
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Didn't Pre-Order an iPhone 18 Pro Yet? Wait Times Are Even Longer NowMonday September 14, 2026 6:12 am PDT by Joe RossignoliPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders began on Saturday, September 12 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time in the U.S. and many other countries. If you have yet to place a pre-order, though, your wait time will likely be longer at this point. The first customers who pre-ordered right when pre-orders began will have their devices delivered on Friday, September 18 launch day. If you place your order today, though, all iPhone 18 Pro iPhone 18 Pro Max configurations on Apple's online store in the U.S. currently have estimated delivery dates of September 29 to as late as October 13.
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