AppleInsider September 12, 2026 Rumor

Apple Store goes down as iPhone 18 Pro preorders loom

Apple's online store has gone dark as the company prepares to open preorders for the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. Apple Store down ahead of iPhone 18 Pro preorders As anticipated, Apple has taken its online Apple Store offline to prepare for the launch ahead of iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. This yea…

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Apple Store goes down as iPhone 18 Pro preorders loom

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