https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-store-down-ahead-of-iphone-18-pro-pre-ordersContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-store-down-ahead-of-iphone-18-pro-pre-ordershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-store-down-ahead-of-iphone-18-pro-pre-orders#u69569Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:07:18 +0000iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max pre-orders began September 12, with some carriers offering up to $1,200 off. Average wait times across eight countries have reached 2.6 weeks. While some analysts describe early demand as lukewarm, others point to rising lead times as a sign of solid interest. Consumers face a trade-off between immediate launch-day availability and waiting for later discounts, though experts warn that the highest trade-in values and $0 upfront financing typically peak at launch.Why it mattersApple is managing high initial volume for the iPhone 18 series, which features a 48MP camera a https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-store-down-ahead-of-iphone-18-pro-pre-ordershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-store-down-ahead-of-iphone-18-pro-pre-orders#u68392Tue, 15 Sep 2026 02:38:51 +0000Most iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max pre-orders now show delivery estimates slipping into October, though some specific configurations remain available for the September 18 launch date. High demand has already strained supply, with Vietnamese consumers placing deposits worth hundreds of billions of dong. In India, the Apple online store briefly crashed during the pre-order rush that began September 12. While most customers face delays, some can still secure launch-day pickup or shipping for select models.Why it mattersApple launched the iPhone 18 Pro lineup with prices starting at $1,199. The rollou https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-store-down-ahead-of-iphone-18-pro-pre-ordershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-store-down-ahead-of-iphone-18-pro-pre-orders#u66923Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:45:22 +0000Apple has taken its online store offline globally, including in the UAE, ahead of pre-orders opening for the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max lineup. Pre-orders officially began on Saturday, September 12 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time, with prices starting at $1,199. Customers are rushing to secure launch day inventory before the devices officially release on Friday, September 18. Alongside the new smartphones, Apple has lined up releases for the iPhone Fold, a new Apple Watch lineup, and AirPods 5.Why it mattersThe rollout follows major hardware disclosures, including Geekbench records set by