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Apple sets 9 PM PT cutoff for iPhone 18 Pro pre-order 'Get Ready' selections
Key points
- iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders begin Saturday, September 12, at 8 AM ET.
- Customers can use 'Get Ready' to pre-select options for faster checkout.
- The deadline for 'Get Ready' selections is Friday, September 11, at 9 PM PT.
- The pre-order start was delayed one day due to the 9/11 date.
- iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max pre-orders began today.
- Some iPhone 18 Pro Max configurations now show October shipping estimates.
- The 2TB storage option for both models is available for launch day delivery.
- iPhone 18 Pro is widely available for launch day delivery.
- iPhone Duo pre-orders begin October 16, with an October 23 release date.
- Earliest pre-orders will be delivered Friday, September 18.
- Apple Stores will have first stock on Friday, September 18.
- iPhone 18 Pro Max shipping estimates are October 6-13 for all configurations.
- iPhone 18 Pro shipping estimates are September 29-October 6 for all configurations.
- Apple has started shipping pre-orders for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.
- Customers can check order status via the Apple Store app or website.
- Apple offers tracking across four steps: Processing, Preparing to Ship, Shipped, and Delivered.
- Apple provides a link to third-party delivery partner's website for tracking.
- Quick-commerce platforms in India offered same-day, 10-minute delivery for new iPhones.
- Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy's Instamart, and BigBasket offered new iPhone Pro models in India.
- India's quick-commerce sector reached $9 billion in the first half of 2026.
- Monthly users of quick-commerce in India rose to over 60 million.
- iPhone Duo 'Get ready' process begins Monday, October 12.
- iPhone Duo pre-orders go live at 8:00 a.m. ET / 5:00 a.m. PT on October 16.
iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders Begin
Pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are scheduled to start on Saturday, September 12, at 8:00 a.m. ET / 5:00 a.m. PT. This year's pre-order launch was delayed by one day from the typical Friday start, likely due to the September 11 date.
Expedited Pre-Order Process
Apple offers a 'Get Ready' feature through its online Apple Store and app, allowing customers to make their selections in advance. This includes choosing the model, pairing accessories, securing financing pre-approval, and setting up trade-ins. Utilizing this option is intended to speed up the pre-order process on launch day.
Cutoff Time for 'Get Ready'
The deadline for completing these advance selections is Friday, September 11, at 9:00 p.m. PT. An initial press release from Apple incorrectly stated 9 a.m. PT, but this was identified as an error given the timing of the release and past practices.
Updates
- iPhone Duo 'Get ready' process begins Monday, October 12.
- iPhone Duo pre-orders go live at 8:00 a.m. ET / 5:00 a.m. PT on October 16.
- Quick-commerce platforms in India offered same-day, 10-minute delivery for new iPhones.
- Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy's Instamart, and BigBasket offered new iPhone Pro models in India.
- India's quick-commerce sector reached $9 billion in the first half of 2026.
- Monthly users of quick-commerce in India rose to over 60 million.
- Apple has started shipping pre-orders for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.
- Customers can check order status via the Apple Store app or website.
- Apple offers tracking across four steps: Processing, Preparing to Ship, Shipped, and Delivered.
- Apple provides a link to third-party delivery partner's website for tracking.
- Earliest pre-orders will be delivered Friday, September 18.
- Apple Stores will have first stock on Friday, September 18.
- iPhone 18 Pro Max shipping estimates are October 6-13 for all configurations.
- iPhone 18 Pro shipping estimates are September 29-October 6 for all configurations.
- iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max pre-orders began today.
- Some iPhone 18 Pro Max configurations now show October shipping estimates.
- The 2TB storage option for both models is available for launch day delivery.
- iPhone 18 Pro is widely available for launch day delivery.
- iPhone Duo pre-orders begin October 16, with an October 23 release date.
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How outlets covered it
Apple will allow customers to prepare for iPhone Duo pre-orders starting October 12, ahead of the official pre-order date on October 16. This "Get ready" process enables users to select device configurations and payment methods in advance for faster checkout.
Quick-commerce platforms in India, including Blinkit and Instamart, offered same-day, 10-minute delivery for the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models upon their release. This expands the quick-commerce market beyond groceries into electronics, demonstrating a new distribution channel for premium smartphones in major Indian cities.
Apple has started shipping pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models. Customers can check their order status via the Apple Store app or website, with deliveries expected to begin on September 18.
Pre-order delivery estimates for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max have extended to October for most models. This indicates that initial demand for the new iPhone models is high, leading to longer wait times for customers.
Pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max began, with some configurations, particularly for the Pro Max, now showing shipping estimates extending into October. The 2TB storage option for both models remains available for launch day delivery.
Apple has set a 9 PM PT deadline on Friday, September 11, for customers to use the 'Get Ready' feature to pre-select iPhone 18 Pro options. This allows for a faster pre-order process when sales officially open on Saturday, September 12, at 8 AM ET / 5 AM PT.