Analyst Jeff Pu reports that iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders show relatively short wait times, suggesting lukewarm demand compared to previous models. However, the data is unreliable due to unknown supply levels and competition from the upcoming iPhone Duo, which may be diverting potential buyers.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max became available for pre-order on Saturday, with most Pro models shipping on the September 18 launch day, while Pro Max availability is more limited except for the 2TB configuration. Some customers may delay purchases awaiting Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, launching October 23.
iOS 27 launches September 14 with new Siri AI features, followed by iOS 27.1 beta within a week. The public iOS 27.1 release is expected by October 23 to coincide with iPhone Duo's launch, likely arriving October 19-21.