Forgot to Pre-Order an iPhone 16? Apple Store Pickup Available Today at Most Locations

Apple's new iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max models are now being delivered to customers worldwide following the pre-order period that began on Friday, September 13. For those who didn't pre-order the Pro models or chose to wait, many configurations now have estimated delivery dates in October. However, there's good news for customers wanting their devices sooner: Select Apple Store locations globally are offering same-day or next-day pickup options.

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As of writing, Apple's online stores in the United States and Canada haven't yet been updated to show pickup availability, but shortages aren't expected and there is unlikely to be much variation state by state. Meanwhile across the pond, all ‌iPhone 16 colors and configurations are available for Apple Store pickup today in countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Apple Stores in Australia, China, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, Türkiye, and the UAE are also offering same-day pickup options.

To order a product with ‌Apple Store‌ pickup, add the product to your bag on Apple.com or in the ‌Apple Store‌ app, proceed to checkout, select the "I'll pick it up" option, enter your ZIP or postal code, choose an available ‌Apple Store‌ location, select a pickup date, and select a 15-minute check-in window. Payment is completed online, and a valid government-issued photo ID and the order number may be required upon pickup.

‌iPhone 16 models may also be available for walk-in customers at ‌Apple Store‌ locations with sufficient inventory, but availability can't be guaranteed. Walk-in customers may be placed into a separate queue with lower priority upon arrival to the store.

The standard iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are a big update over previous standard models, coming with many features that were once limited to Pro models. New capabilities include a customizable Action button, a new Camera Control button for quick access to camera functions, a 48MP Fusion camera, macro photography, a new A18 chip capable of powering Apple Intelligence (forthcoming), and more.

iPhone 16 Pro models also have several new features, including larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch displays with thinner bezels, longer battery life, a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera, a faster A18 Pro chip, Wi-Fi 7 support, faster 5G, faster charging, and more. Click the tags at the bottom of this article for all the details.

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Top Rated Comments

mdnz Avatar
13 months ago
Picked up my 16 Pro last year already :) (running a 15 Pro)
Score: 36 Votes (Like | Disagree)
User 6502 Avatar
13 months ago
Nobody "forgot" to buy this lacklustre phone, it is Apple who forgot to upgrade it this year.
Score: 29 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Inframan Avatar
13 months ago
The end of an era for me. Since the launch of the original iPhone in 2007, I’ve faithfully purchased every new model, eagerly anticipating each September like Christmas. However, this year marks the first time I’ll be passing on the latest release. I’ve been left underwhelmed by the lack of true innovation in the iPhone 16, and as much as I’d love to continue the tradition, I simply can’t justify upgrading to what feels like the same device I already own.

I sincerely hope the lukewarm reception of the iPhone 16 will push Apple to step up and deliver something groundbreaking in 2025. There's no doubt they're sitting on technology far ahead of what we’ve seen, likely in development for decades. Here’s to hoping they finally unveil something truly remarkable in the near future.
Score: 21 Votes (Like | Disagree)
iMac The Knife Avatar
13 months ago
I don't think anyone forgot to order, they just didn't order. I'm sure their are plenty of iPhone 11.5's in stock.
Score: 16 Votes (Like | Disagree)
vegetassj4 Avatar
13 months ago
I think the Apple Store closest to me has had some problems selling the most recent iPhones



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Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
vegetassj4 Avatar
13 months ago
Meanwhile, when contacted about the new iPhone, Steve Jobs daughter [S]retweeted [/S]re-xitted her comment from several years ago:



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