How to Pre-Order Your iPhone 18 Pro From Apple
Apple has announced that pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will open on September 12, with the devices launching on September 18. The article advises customers to prepare their Apple Store app and account details in advance to secure a launch-day delivery. It also suggests strategies such as using the 'Get Ready' feature, avoiding configuration changes during checkout, and considering in-store pickup to mitigate potential shipping delays.
- ▪Pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro models begin on September 12 at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time, ahead of the September 18 launch.
- ▪Apple recommends using the 'Get Ready' feature in the Apple Store app to pre-select models and payment methods for a faster checkout process.
- ▪Customers are advised to avoid changing their configuration during checkout to prevent inventory re-queries that could lead to availability issues.
- ▪In-store pickup is suggested as a reliable alternative to home delivery, as store inventory is often allocated separately from shipping stock.
- ▪Apple has discontinued the old iPhone Upgrade Program in the US, requiring existing members to transition to new financing options like Apple Upgrade or carrier plans.
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Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on September 9 at its "Surprise and shine" event. If you're keen to be among the first to get your hands on one, here are some tips on how to give yourself the best chance. If you're looking to grab a foldable iPhone Duo, check out our separate guide. Apple says pre-orders for the new iPhone 18 Pro models open on Saturday, September 12 at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time ahead of a launch on Friday, September 18. Going on previous fall iPhone launches, shipping estimates for popular iPhone Pro configurations tend to slip by several weeks within hours of Apple's pre-orders opening, which tends to happen a week after the announcement. Ordering quickly therefore can make the difference between a launch-day delivery and an extended wait.
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