Apple may delay iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders to September 12
Apple is expected to open pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and related devices on Saturday, September 12, a day later than its usual schedule, according to a report citing a reliable source.
Apple is likely to shift the start of pre-orders for its upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models to Saturday, September 12, rather than the customary Friday after its September 9 launch event. The change would also move the opening time from the typical 5 a.m. Pacific to midnight Pacific on the same day. The adjustment aligns with Apple’s past practice of avoiding September 11, the 25th anniversary of the 2001 attacks, when that date fell on a standard pre-order day. The delayed schedule is expected to apply to the iPhone 18 Pro, the Apple Watch Series 12, and the Apple Watch Ultra 4, while the foldable iPhone announced at the event may see pre-orders later in the month. Apple’s annual iPhone event is set for Wednesday, September 9.