{
  "id": 6783033,
  "title": "Apple sets cutoff time for getting faster iPhone 18 Pro pre-order",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/apple-sets-cutoff-time-for-getting-faster-iphone-18-pro-pre-order",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-11T17:05:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/11/apple-sets-cutoff-time-for-getting-faster-iphone-18-pro-pre-order/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders commence tomorrow, with customers able to pre-select their devices through the Apple Store online. The deadline for making these decisions has recently been adjusted due to the holiday of September 11th. Pre-orders will commence on Saturday, September 12th at 8:00 a.m. ET / 5:00 a.m. PT. To expedite the pre-order process, customers can utilize the ‘Get Ready’ feature within the Apple Store app or on Apple’s website to lock in their choices ahead of the official pre-order start time. However, there is a crucial cutoff time of 9 p.m. PT on Friday, September 11th for making the most efficient pre-order selections. Despite an initial error in the press release stating \"9 a.m. PT,\" the correct cutoff time remains 9 p.m. PT. It appears that the cutoff time has already passed, but the ‘Get Ready’ option is still accessible. By selecting their iPhone 18 Pro model, accessories, leasing or financing options, and trade-in before this deadline, customers can ensure a smoother and quicker pre-order experience.",
  "summary": "iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders start tomorrow , and you can “Get Ready” by making your selections in advance via the online Apple Store. Here’s the deadline for when those decisions need to be locked in ahead of pre-orders opening. more…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Amateur Photographer",
        "title": "Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro has added features that photographers actually care about, and even as an Android user, I’m tempted",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/apples-iphone-18-pro-has-added-features-that-photographers-actually",
        "published": "2026-09-11T12:32:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Guide",
        "title": "iPhone Duo vs iPhone 18 Pro: 5 biggest things you don't get on Apple's foldable",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/iphone-duo-vs-iphone-18-pro-5-biggest-things-you-dont-get-on-apples",
        "published": "2026-09-11T18:48:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}