iPhone 18 Pro: Pre-Orders and Release Date

[MacRumors]

Apple has yet to reveal when the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra will be announced and released, but the dates usually follow a familiar pattern.

As usual, the iPhone event is expected to take place in the first half of September.

Labor Day falls on September 7 this year. The last time the holiday was on that day was in 2020, but the iPhone event that year was delayed until October due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The last time Labor Day was on September 7 in a normal year was in 2015, and the iPhone event was held on Wednesday, September 9 that year.

Accordingly, the most likely date for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra event this year is Wednesday, September 9 until proven otherwise.

Back when the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus event fell on Wednesday, September 9 in 2015, pre-orders began on Saturday, September 12, rather than Friday, September 11. Friday is a much more common day for iPhone pre-orders to begin, but Apple may have been respectfully avoiding September 11 in 2015 due to the 9/11 anniversary.

So, it is possible that iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra pre-orders will begin on Saturday, September 12 this year, unless Apple changes things up. In that case, the release date for the devices would likely be Friday, September 18.

Another possibility is that Apple waits until Tuesday, September 15 to hold the event, in which case pre-orders would likely begin on Friday, September 18. Then, the devices would likely be released on Friday, September 25.

Apple has yet to announce any official dates, so all we can do is make these educated guesses for now. Soon enough, we will find out the actual dates.

Article Link: iPhone 18 Pro: Pre-Orders and Release Date

 

[CarAnalogy]

I’m betting on later rather than sooner this time around. Just have a feeling. Event on the 15th, pre orders and 27 final released 18th, devices ship the 25th sounds the most plausible.

 

[TechieTaco]

My hope is later. I'll be at Blizzcon from the 10th-14th and likely won't be able to watch the keynote or pre-order without some inconvenience.

 

[Sanmi]

My hope is later. I'll be at Blizzcon from the 10th-14th and likely won't be able to watch the keynote or pre-order without some inconvenience.

Ternus here: Thanks for telling us where you will be mate
We will now move everything to accommodate you

 

[goonie4life9]

I wonder how Apple will handle the iPhone Upgrade Program, who were always offered pre-approval.

 

[ant the ninja]

I wonder how Apple will handle the iPhone Upgrade Program, who were always offered pre-approval.

My exact question. Curious how they’ll do this.

 

[DocMultimedia]

I’m glad I was reminded of this. /s Anyway, I’ll be ordering whatever day it appears. I’m sure we’ll be reminded at least four more times. 🤪

 

[Silentwave]

Apple considered the event being extra early on the 5th, but had to change it after Jayden Daniels sent a cease and desist.

 

[CMoore515]

I'm hoping for later, personally.

 

[Jett0516]

I wonder how Apple will handle the iPhone Upgrade Program, who were always offered pre-approval.

Thought they discontinued it when they launched the new upgrade program?

 

[goonie4life9]

Thought they discontinued it when they launched the new upgrade program?

They did for new enrollment. Current users have not received any specific guidance on availability of pre-approvals, as in years past.

 

[svish]

Expecting to see the event invites in the next 7 to 10 days. Waiting to see the new iPhones and the foldable.

 

[egdiroh]

I feel like the dates haven't been that consistent to pencil in. I think Ternus will be CEO, so it will likely be no earlier than September 1, but I think that the 26.7 hitting RC means that they are ready to go, so I don't think it will be delayed to get things finished. The fact that each of the last 2 years it was on 9/9 shows that they aren't glued to a day of the week. I think if it's early the invite will go out next week.

 

[bushman4]

What’s the take away from this story???
It could be several different dates. We know as much before we read it as after reading it

 

[thecautioners]

I just need to know asap so I can put in for PTO for release day to stare out my front window while waiting on the Big Brown Truck… shamelessly my favorite day of the year 😂😅

 

[Sami13496]

Remember when iPhone colors were actually stylish? These colors are absolutely awful. Did they get these shades from Grandma’s wardrobe?

 

[canyonblue737]

I doubt 25 years later, unless maybe *because* it is the 25th anniversary, that 9/11 would prevent iPhone orders starting on Friday. I'm thinking the 9th for the event, 11th for ordering iPhone, 18th for delivery. I get it could slide to 15/18/25 but I'm doubting it, I think iOS and iPhone 18 Pro are more than ready (along with thinks like HomePods and Apple TVs) and the iPhone fold (whatever they call it) was always going to be announced but delayed slightly so no need to delay the entire event.

 

[Dj64Mk7]

Apple has yet to reveal when the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra will be announced and released, but the dates usually follow a familiar pattern.

There, I fixed it for you.

 

[canyonblue737]

Remember when iPhone colors were actually stylish? These colors are absolutely awful. Did they get these shades from Grandma’s wardrobe?

These shades are NOT confirmed. I do suspect silver, blue, and some kind of reddish color based on all the rumors but every year it looks a bit better than what the speculators can come up with. I'm sure the wine color will look better. That said I agree, I wish they went with less boring colors etc. but Apple knows what they are doing, they have people that do a good job predicting what will sell.

 

[Orange Bat]

I’m ordering a 17 Pro Max this weekend to replace a 13 Pro Max with an ever worsening battery. I want to avoid paying the higher price rumored on the 18 Pro series and am fine with the previous year’s model.

 

[CarAnalogy]

What’s the take away from this story???
It could be several different dates. We know as much before we read it as after reading it

Hey they nailed it down to "sometime in September" which is more than Apple...wait...