{
  "id": 7326770,
  "title": "Didn't Pre-Order an iPhone 18 Pro Yet? Wait Times Are Even Longer Now",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/didnt-pre-order-an-iphone-18-pro-yet-wait-times-are-even-longer-now",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-14T13:12:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/14/iphone-18-pro-pre-orders-shipping-delivery-dates/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders launched on September 12 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time across multiple regions. Those who pre-ordered immediately will receive their devices on September 18, the launch day. However, orders placed today have delivery estimates ranging from September 29 to October 13 for both models and configurations on Apple's U.S. online store. Apple Store pickup may still be an option on launch day for certain configurations, and some carriers and retailers like Best Buy may still have stock, but availability is likely to become scarce. As of Monday, September 14 at 6 a.m. Pacific Time: iPhone 18 Pro in all colors and storage capacities are set to deliver between September 29 and October 6; iPhone 18 Pro Max in all colors and storage capacities will be available starting October 6 through October 13. Inventory restrictions are expected to tighten further in the coming days. Pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro Duo will commence on Friday, October 16 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time.",
  "summary": "iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders began on Saturday, September 12 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time in the U.S. and many other countries. If you have yet to place a pre-order, though, your wait time will likely be longer at this point. The first customers who pre-ordered right when pre-orders began will have their devices delivered on Friday, September 18 launch day. If you place your order…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}