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Apple starts shipping iPhone 16 orders and you might be able to track your phone now

By Alan Friedman

Published: Sep 15, 2024, 1:09 PM

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Apple has started shipping iPhone 16 orders which means that you can now start tracking them online. Yes, if you pre-ordered an iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, or iPhone 16 Pro Max you can check the status of your order. September 20th is the official release date and if you check your order today on Apple's website the response you'll get is that the phone is "preparing to ship." That information probably doesn't mean anything and you probably won't get a more accurate answer from Apple until we get closer to the official release date.

Pre-order your new iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Plus right here, here now!

iPhone 16: Get it for just $3.62 a month with AT&T

Opt for an eligible unlimited plan and trade in your old phone to score up to $700 in bill credits over 36 months. This way, you could get the new iPhone 16 for just $3.62 a month.

$19 off (84%) Trade-in

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$23 ⁰⁶

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iPhone 16 Plus: Get it for as low as $9.17 per month

Opt for an eligible unlimited plan and trade in your old phone to score up to $700 in bill credits over 36 months. This way, you can get the phone as low as $9.17 per month.

$19 off (68%) Trade-in

$9 ¹⁷

$28 ⁶²

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iPhone 16 Pro: Get it for free with a trade-in and plan

Get an iPhone 16 Pro on an eligible unlimited plan and trade in your old phone to score up to $1,000 in bill credits over 36 months. This way, you could get your new iPhone 16 Pro for free.

$28 off (100%) Trade-in

$27 ⁷⁸

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iPhone 16 Pro Max: Get it for as low as $5.56 per month

Opt for an eligible unlimited plan and trade in your old phone to score up to $1,000 in bill credits over 36 months. This way, you can get the top-of-the-line iPhone 16 Pro Max for as low as $5.56 per month.

$28 off (83%) Trade-in

$5 ⁵⁶

$33 ³⁴

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But there is a way to obtain even more up-to-date information about your order and that is by going through the United Parcel Service (UPS) website. Not only will using the UPS website give you more information, you'll also be able to track the movement of your new device as it travels through various cities and UPS hubs before reaching the final destination which is your front door.

Is your new iPhone about to be delivered? | Image credit-Farmville Herald

From your browser, type UPS.com and enroll in the UPS My Choice program. There is a free version of the program or a premium service that will cost you $19.99 a year. The only difference that I can discern is that certain actions that are free with the paid version will have an additional cost if requested under the free version. Unless you plan on changing the delivery date or having your iPhone shipped to a new address, you'll be fine with the free version of the program.

Pre-order your iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max now!

Get the iPhone 16 Pro at Amazon with Boost Mobile

The latest AI-enhanced iPhone 16 Pro is available for purchase at Amazon with Boost Mobile. The smartphone arrives for less than $1, provided that you pick a wireless service plan by Boost Mobile ($65/mo) and activate your device.

$1000 off (100%)

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iPhone 16 Pro Max: Up to $650 off with trade-in

Go Pro Max without breaking the bank this year! The iPhone 16 Pro Max is currently available at the official Apple Store for up to $650 off with eligible trade-ins.

$650 off (54%) Trade-in

$549

$1199

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Once you successfully sign up for the UPS My Choice program, you'll see all deliveries scheduled to arrive at your address. In the past, you could have used the "Track by Reference Number" feature to track your shipment through UPS. The reference number used to be the phone number used to order the phone from Apple minus the last two digits. For security reasons, this feature has been changed so using the UPS My Choice program is the best way to find out what is happening with the box containing your new iPhone but no sticker.

Don't panic if there is no tracking data yet for your order as not all boxes have been turned over to UPS. Just keep checking in with UPS each day until you get an updated status on your order. From there, it is a simple matter of checking in with UPS every day until the package finally makes it to your front door.

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Alan, an ardent smartphone enthusiast and a veteran writer at PhoneArena since 2009, has witnessed and chronicled the transformative years of mobile technology. Owning iconic phones from the original iPhone to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, he has seen smartphones evolve into a global phenomenon. Beyond smartphones, Alan has covered the emergence of tablets, smartwatches, and smart speakers.