{
  "id": 8054333,
  "title": "First iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders now say ‘shipped,’ here’s how to check yours",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/first-iphone-18-pro-pre-orders-now-say-shipped-heres-how-to-check",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-17T15:38:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/17/first-iphone-18-pro-pre-orders-now-say-shipped-heres-how-to-check-yours/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has begun informing customers that their iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max pre-orders have officially shipped. The earliest pre-orders are expected to arrive on September 18 when the devices begin to reach users' hands. Those whose pre-orders have been updated to \"Shipped\" can check the status of their order through the Apple Store app or the company's website. In the Apple Store app, users can open the 'For You' tab for the most recent updates. Alternatively, they can visit Apple's website and navigate to the Orders page. For those who have enabled text updates, they may also receive a message from the Apple Store regarding the shipping update. Apple's pre-orders provide tracking updates through four stages: Processing, Preparing to Ship, Shipped, and Delivered. A tracking link is also available, leading to the delivery partner's website, such as UPS, which may offer more detailed information on the delivery window. Until the iPhone arrives, readers can enjoy a review of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.",
  "summary": "Apple has started notifying users that iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max pre-orders have officially shipped. Here’s how to check the status of your order. more…",
  "key_points": [],
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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."
}