Apple is scheduled to announce the iPhone 16 lineup on September 9 alongside the redesigned Apple Watch Series 10. It was initially reported that the devices would debut a day later on the 10th, but the company saw fit to host its event a day earlier. However, a sketchy rumor claims that pre-orders for the iPhone 16 will begin a day earlier than expected.
iPhone 16 pre-orders could begin a day early as Apple shifts its usual event days
Apple typically begins pre-orders for its devices on a Friday, but this time around, a German blog, Macerkopf, states that it will begin on Thursday, a day early on September 12. The publication has not provided a reason for the change in Apple's usual plans nor mentioned any sources, which means that users should take the news with a pinch of salt.
To bolster the claims, Apple is hosting its iPhone launch event a day early as it typically selects Tuesday for its big announcements. This time around, the company will take center stage on a Monday, and if the company sticks to its time frame, the iPhone 16 pre-orders could begin on Thursday. To top it off, 'It's Glowtime' will be the first event that Apple will host on a Monday to announce new products.
It remains to be seen if there is any relation between the days between the announcement and the pre-orders, and if there is, we could see the devices go on sale a day early. If it is not, Apple will choose Friday, as it always does, to allow users to order the new flagships online. The iPhone 16 lineup will hit the shelves possibly on the 19th or 20th, depending on when the pre-orders go live.
The iPhone 16 lineup will be Apple's first pure AI-powered devices, but you would have to wait until iOS 18.1 to get the new Apple Intelligence features. We will be covering the event in detail with extensive coverage beyond the general announcements, so be sure to stick around.
About the author: Ali Salman is a technology reporter for Wccftech mobile section with a specialized focus on Apple and the intellectual property that drives mobile innovation. He has cultivated a unique expertise in analyzing and deconstructing complex technology patents, translating dense legal and technical documents into clear, insightful reports on future products.
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