Apple may push iPhone 18 Pro pre-order date to September 12

MacRumors • 28 Aug 15:17

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.

MacRumors • 28 Aug 14:54

Apple's September 9 "Surprise and Shine" event is expected to focus on iPhone 18 Pro models, a foldable iPhone, new Apple Watch versions and possibly AirPods 5, while several other rumored products are not slated for announcement.

9to5Mac • 28 Aug 13:45

Apple is expected to open pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro on Saturday, September 12, a day later than its usual schedule, according to a report from German tech outlet Macwelt.

TechCrunch • 26 Aug 16:53

Apple will hold its next product launch on September 9, marking the first event under incoming CEO John Ternus and expected to showcase new iPhone 18 Pro models, Apple Watch Series 12, and upcoming software releases.

9to5Mac • 26 Aug 16:02

Apple will host a product launch on September 9 to introduce the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, as well as its inaugural foldable iPhone, dubbed iPhone Ultra, alongside updates to its Watch line.

9to5Mac • 24 Aug 18:58

The upcoming foldable iPhone, rumored to be called iPhone Ultra and priced above $2,000, is expected to omit several features including a telephoto camera, an Action button, Face ID, MagSafe charging and a physical SIM slot.

MacRumors • 24 Aug 13:45

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and a foldable iPhone Ultra in early September, with the event tentatively scheduled for September 9 and pre-orders possibly beginning later that month.

Forbes • 23 Aug 10:00

Apple is slated to announce the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max at a special event on September 9, with pre-orders opening on September 12, according to recent reporting.

9to5Mac • 22 Aug 17:32

Analysts predict Apple will reveal the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and a foldable iPhone Ultra in a September 9, 2026 event, with invitations expected around August 26.

MacRumors • 21 Aug 17:48

YouTuber Michael Fisher outlined expected features of Apple’s foldable iPhone, dubbed the iPhone Ultra, including display sizes, chip, pricing and design differences from competitors.

Tom's Guide • 21 Aug 05:00

Analysts weigh the rumored specifications of Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra against the traditional iPhone 18 Pro Max, focusing on display size, camera systems, battery capacity and pricing.

MacRumors • 20 Aug 15:00

Analysts predict Apple will hold its iPhone 18 Pro and Ultra launch in early September, with pre-orders possibly starting on September 12 and the devices shipping a week later.

9to5Mac • 20 Aug 14:02

Apple will not unveil the standard iPhone 18 at its September event, instead planning to release it and two additional variants in early 2027.

Tom's Guide • 19 Aug 15:16

Apple plans to launch up to eight products on September 9, including iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, a foldable iPhone Ultra, updated Apple Watch models, AirPods Ultra and refreshed HomePod and Apple TV hardware.

bgr.com • 18 Aug 19:51

Industry reports indicate the iPhone 18 may debut only with Pro and foldable models in September, while regular and lower-end versions could arrive in 2027, prompting advice to purchase the iPhone 17 at current prices.