Apple Rumored to Shift iPhone 18 Pre-order Date to September 12

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and Ultra models on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

Pre-orders are rumored to begin on Saturday, September 12, at midnight PT, deviating from the company's usual Friday schedule due to the September 11 anniversary.

While the Pro and Pro Max models are expected to follow this timeline, reports suggest the iPhone Ultra may be released at a later date.