{
  "id": 6937563,
  "title": "Didn't Pre-Order iPhone 18 Pro Yet? Here's How Long the Wait is Now",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/didnt-pre-order-iphone-18-pro-yet-heres-how-long-the-wait-is-now",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-12T13:48:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/12/iphone-18-pro-max-pre-order-shipping-dates/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has begun taking pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max globally. Customers who pre-ordered immediately at 5 a.m. Pacific Time on launch day will receive their devices on September 18. However, select iPhone 18 Pro Max configurations, particularly in black and silver, now have delivery estimates stretching into October. For instance, the iPhone 18 Pro Max / Black / 256GB option is expected from September 18 to October 13, while the 512GB and 1TB versions are available from September 18 to September 18. The larger storage capacities, including 2TB, are also slated for September 18 delivery. Meanwhile, the Glacier and Burgundy variants face even longer waits, with delivery projected from October 6 to 13. Despite the extended waits for some configurations, iPhone 18 Pro models remain available for pickup on launch day at Apple Stores, though availability may rapidly diminish. It is advised to place orders promptly if one aims for immediate delivery or Apple Store pickup.",
  "summary": "iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders began today in the U.S. and many other countries. If you have yet to place a pre-order on Apple's online store, you might face a longer wait now, depending on your desired configuration. The first customers who pre-ordered right when pre-orders began at 5 a.m. Pacific Time today will have their device delivered on Friday, September 18 launch day. As…",
  "key_points": [
    "Pre-orders for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max launched globally on launch day.",
    "Some iPhone 18 Pro Max configurations delayed until October.",
    "Larger storage capacities (2TB) and Glacier/Burgundy variants face longest waits."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}