Technology · 31 August 2026

iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders shift to Saturday, September 12 at midnight

Apple has changed the usual pre-order time for its new iPhone 18 Pro models to avoid the September 11 anniversary. The special event on Wednesday, September 9, at 6 p.m. UK time, will reveal the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. Pre-orders will start at 8 a.m. UK time on Saturday, September 12, with the phones on sale Friday, September 18.

By BriefTea Editorial · 31 August 2026 at 1:53

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