iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max Shipping Estimates Extending Into October

[MacRumors]

Apple began accepting pre-orders for all four new iPhone 16 models today, and shipping estimates for the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max on Apple's online store in the U.S. are already beginning to slip into October for many configurations.

As of 6:45 a.m. Pacific Time, the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max were facing a 2-4 week shipping delay for some configurations on Apple's online store, with delivery estimates stretching as far out as October 14. The lower-end iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus were largely still available for launch-day delivery on Friday, September 20 as of that time.

Inventory will inevitably continue to tighten for both delivery and Apple Store pickup as the day progresses, so order quickly if you are planning to.

iPhone 16 Pro models have several new features, including larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch displays with thinner bezels, longer battery life, a new Camera Control button for quick access to camera functions, a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera, a faster A18 Pro chip, Wi-Fi 7 support, faster 5G, faster charging, and more. Both of the devices support Apple Intelligence, which will begin rolling out with iOS 18.1 in October. Apple Intelligence is also coming to the iPhone 15 Pro models, iPhone 16, and iPhone 16 Plus.

Article Link: iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max Shipping Estimates Extending Into October

 

[timborama]

Tim Cook… best launch ever! 🔁

 

[F23]

I imagine Sith Lord Tim currently in his throne room surrounded by Pro Display XDRs looking at pre order numbers coming in and smiling gently.

 

[BelgianChoklit]

A lot of these so called "delays" are pure marketing tricks. I recall last year colleagues of mine who got the 15 Pro / Pro Max and their shipping date was mid October and they all got theirs on launch day in the end...

The last time I recall the shipping delays actually being correct was with the iPhone X launch - which was unseen as I recall myself. I had ordered my iPhone X 256GB in the very first seconds so I got it on launch day, but a couple of seconds later shipping had slipped to mid-late December and even 2018.

 

[vertsix]

The world is ending.

 

[macman01101]

I believe this is artificial. On Reddit, on MacRumors, everywhere people are saying they aren’t going to buy this year.

 

[JohnRckr]

And for what?

Button that none needs
5 yo design
Slow charging speeds
Locked-in-ecosystem design
Mediocre cameras
Pro Max price tag

 

[Disgruntled_Scot]

My 256GB Pro Max in Black is to be delivered 25-30th for the UK. Slightly annoyed but it's a first world problem. 😄

 

[digitalrampage]

Took forever to get in, but mine is booked.

 

[Sasparilla]

Good to remember, for several releases, people are mostly able to walk into the store on release day and buy what they want (not that there couldn't be shortages, but seems like there's always stock initially).

 

[bradman83]

A lot of these so called "delays" are pure marketing tricks. I recall last year colleagues of mine who got the 15 Pro / Pro Max and their shipping date was mid October and they all got theirs on launch day in the end...

The last time I recall the shipping delays actually being correct was with the iPhone X launch - which was unseen as I recall myself. I had ordered 3 iPhones X 256GB in the very first seconds so I got it on launch day, but a couple of seconds later shipping had slipped to mid-late December and even 2018.

I think the 12 had some delays as well, but that was mainly due to covid-related production issues and low inventory.

 

[coffeemilktea]

Pre-order? I'm planning to post-order. Maybe I'll order it in sometime in October, and it can arrive in time to be a nice spooky surprise. 🎃

 

[slippery-pete]

For all those saying it is a "marketing gimmick", come back on 9/20 and see how many complaints there are from people expecting a bump to launch day delivery from October delivery range.

 

[CarlJ]

I believe this is artificial. On Reddit, on MacRumors, everywhere people are saying they aren’t going to buy this year.

You are looking at a very skewed sample - the people on MacRumors and the Apple/iPhone parts of Reddit are self-selected to be fairly hardcore, compared to the general public, and many have very recent iPhones, often last year's model. But the general public isn't like that. And there's tons of people out there with phones that are older. I don't think it's artificial. If anything, it may simply show a slight imbalance between the percentage mix that Apple predicted and what people actually want.

 

[CharlesShaw]

Wait until October!? No point in getting it now. May as well wait for the 17. /s

 

[Seanm87]

And for what?

Button that none needs
5 yo design
Slow charging speeds
Locked-in-ecosystem design
Mediocre cameras
Pro Max price tag

Mediocre cameras? Really?

 

[Seanm87]

Clearly people DO want bigger phones

 

[lyutin]

t-mobile website is having a ********, can't place an order. Now page not opening up at all. disaster

 

[citysnaps]

That doesn't surprise me at all. Especially considering the delay from my 5am PDT window to being able to order. No doubt there were many thousands of people waiting in the queue.

The good news is I eventually got in and will be picking up my iPhone seven days from now at the local Apple Store.

 

[Bryan Bowler]

And for what?

Button that none needs
5 yo design
Slow charging speeds
Locked-in-ecosystem design
Mediocre cameras
Pro Max price tag

Go back to sleep or go for a walk…

 

[kaostheory777]

Been trying for an hour in Australia... Telstra's ordering system is completely destroyed. Seems to fail at the credit check screen (but they have now completely disabled the pre-order options). Unreal that they weren't prepared! This really shouldn't be an issue in 2024, did they not expect demand or something?!

 

[maverick2007]

Apple again created artificial orders through artificial intelligence, One step above everything. Great Marketing Tactics......

 

[AZMecha]

Wow I completed my order for desert titanium pro max…. 😎😎 What’s the word on Apple Watch ?

 

[citysnaps]

For all those saying it is a "marketing gimmick", come back on 9/20 and see how many complaints there are from people expecting a bump to launch day delivery from October delivery range.

Cracks me up so many people immediately race to the bottom concluding Apple is doing something nefarious and evil to their customers.

Like that's a good move to keep happy customers and sell a lot of iPhones.

 

[wbeasley]

And for what?

Button that none needs
5 yo design
Slow charging speeds
Locked-in-ecosystem design
Mediocre cameras
Pro Max price tag

button that's going to a useful addition for those who like to take lots of photos.

3 yo had a notch so the design has changed. always on display.

they upped wireless charging speeds too...

Locked in - well that's how it has always been - except for EU purchasers. Makes it extremely easy to move from old to new device.

higher res cameras. always get great reviews for colour from pro camera reviewers.

same price tag...

so apart from not being correct on almost every point, your post just reads bitter.

pre-ordered mine. looking forward to release day. enjoy whatever you are currently using...