{
  "id": 4895074,
  "title": "No Friday Pre-Orders This Year: Apple May Shift iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders Out of Respect for 9/11",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/no-friday-pre-orders-this-year-apple-may-shift-iphone-18-pro-pre",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-01T12:58:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRepublic",
    "slug": "techrepublic",
    "url": "https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-iphone-18-pro-preorders-saturday-september-12/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple's iPhone 18 Pro could delay preorder opening to Saturday, Sept. 12, in respect for 9/11. The event scheduled for Sept. 9 could shift preorders to avoid Sept. 11. Reports suggest the foldable iPhone may also see a later launch, potentially pushing it to later September or even 2027. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are rumored to bring camera upgrades, a smaller Dynamic Island, and Apple's A20 Pro chip, potentially manufactured using TSMC's 2nm process. These high-end models could see price increases of $100 to $300 due to rising memory costs and processor fabrication expenses. The foldable could be more expensive, between $2,000 and $2,500. Apple's strategy may shift to focusing on expensive iPhones in September, while releasing cheaper models later. Patience is advised for those planning to upgrade, as waiting could yield cheaper alternatives. The confirmed date for the event is Sept. 9, but Apple still holds many surprises.",
  "summary": "Apple could move iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders to Saturday, Sept. 12, while its foldable iPhone and cheaper iPhone 18 models may arrive later. The post No Friday Pre-Orders This Year: Apple May Shift iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders Out of Respect for 9/11 appeared first on TechRepublic .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}