iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders: Deadline to 'Get Ready' Early is Tonight

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Pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are scheduled to open on Saturday, September 12, at 5 a.m. Pacific Time. Apple is offering customers the opportunity to prepare their orders in advance by using the "Get Ready" feature on its website or app. This preparatory step must be completed by 9 p.m. Pacific Time on Friday, September 11, to expedite the checkout process during the launch rush.

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▪iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders begin on September 12 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time.
▪Customers can use the "Get Ready" button to select models and accessories before the official launch.
▪The deadline to complete the "Get Ready" preparation is 9 p.m. Pacific Time on September 11.
▪Preparing in advance allows for a quicker checkout experience when pre-orders open.

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▪ You should prepare for your iPhone 18 Pro pre-order right now — AppleInsider

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iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders: Deadline to 'Get Ready' Early is TonightFriday September 11, 2026 12:37 pm PDT by Joe RossignoliPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders begin this Saturday, September 12 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time. Apple allows you to prepare for your pre-order early. Simply look for the "Get Ready" button on the Shop iPhone page or in the Apple Store app and proceed to select your iPhone 18 Pro model and any accessories, get pre-approved for financing or leasing if necessary, and so forth. Apple is giving customers until 9 p.m. Pacific Time today to get their pre-order ready ahead of the morning rush, so act fast if you want a quicker checkout tomorrow. [ 0 comments ]

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