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You Can Now 'Get Ready' for iPhone 16 Launch With Pre-Order Setup

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Following the debut of the iPhone 16, ‌iPhone 16‌ Plus, ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro, and ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro Max, Apple has started letting customers prepare for pre-orders, which are set to begin on Friday, September 13 at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time or 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

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If you plan to buy an ‌iPhone 16‌, you can use the Apple Store app or Apple's website to choose a preferred phone, confirm your status with your carrier, add accessories, choose an AppleCare+ plan, and add a preferred payment method ahead of when pre-orders go live. Payment in full and other payment options are supported.

iPhone Upgrade Program members are able to choose their preferred ‌iPhone 16‌ model and complete pre-approval steps that include checking upgrade eligibility, securing credit lines, and confirming shipping details.

Apple has offered a "Get Ready" feature for several years now, providing customers with a streamlined way to pre-order their iPhones with the tap of a button.

Pricing on the ‌iPhone 16‌ starts at $799, while the ‌iPhone 16‌ Plus is priced at $899. The ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro is available starting at $999, and the ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro Max is available starting at $1,199.

Following the September 13 pre-orders, the ‌iPhone 16‌ models will launch on Friday, September 20.

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Top Rated Comments

triptolemus Avatar
triptolemus
24 months ago
So pre-pre-order.

Pre-order nonsense is nonsense. Just let people order it now and be done with it. The marketing games are tiresome, to be honest. It's an iPhone, not the holy grail.
Score: 39 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Lynxpoint Avatar
Lynxpoint
24 months ago
Did what is seemingly now an annual tradition: Configure new phone, look at price, look at pros and cons of new phone vs current phone (12 mini), and conclude this would be a >$1000 outlay for a downgrade, close window, and continue on with life.
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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Statusnone88
24 months ago
Me: I’m good with my current device, I don’t need a new phone.

Carrier Deals: Hey we’ll give you $1000 off the new phone if you trade that in right now.

Also me: I’ll take the Pro Max in White this year, thanks.
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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junglesnake
24 months ago
I don’t think these will be hard to get…at all! Just walk in and grab one.
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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citysnaps
24 months ago
Sounds good. Looking forward to receiving mine.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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citysnaps
24 months ago

I will NEVER understand the people who get new phones every year or two.

I'll see what the 12 Pro Max prices look like on ebay in a few months. And that's only because the 4G network keeps degrading, 4G is plenty fast enough for a phone.

If it's too much, I'll just keep using the XS Max.
You're not required to understand what other people do with *their money* or what *their reasoning* is. Let it go and try to find happiness with your decisions.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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