iPhone 16 Pro Max pre-orders are now pushed out to mid October

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All four color options, the back, and the front of the iPhone 16 Pro are lined up on a table.
The race is on. Apple started taking pre-orders today for the iPhone 16 series and in the U.S. the original September 20th delivery dates are in the rear-view mirror for some models. Some pre-ordering an iPhone 16 series handset will now have to wait up to nearly a month longer than they had hoped to in order to receive their new iPhone. But this isn't such bad news for those buying one of the new phones in order to use Apple Intelligence. The iOS 18.1 release that will contain some AI features won't be disseminated until sometime in October anyway. 

I've already installed the iOS 18.1 Beta on my iPhone 15 Pro Max and as cool as some of the AI features are, some of the best Apple Intelligence functionality, such as the ChatGPT integration for Siri, won't be coming until later. At this stage, I would not use Apple Intelligence as a reason to upgrade to a new iPhone 16 model.

Pre-order your brand-new iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max right here, right 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.

Get iPhone 16 Pro Max at Amazon with Boost Mobile

Go Pro Max this fall with style and choose the supreme iPhone 16 Pro Max. The latest ultra-premium iOS smartphone is available at Amazon with Boost Mobile. The device sells for under $1 with Boost Mobile, plan and activation required ($70.55/mo).

Based on the latest delivery dates for U.S. pre-orders that we've taken from Apple's website, we can say that most new pre-orders for the non-Pro iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are still slated to arrive on September 20th. We've also been able to conclude that Teal seems to be a popular color for iPhone 16 buyers.


Here are some of the models that are now showing a delivery date in the U.S. beyond the original September 20th arrival date :

iPhone 16


  • 256 GB Teal latest delivery date: September 30-October 7.
  • 512 GB Teal latest delivery date: September 25-September 20.

iPhone 16 Pro


  • 128 GB White Titanium latest delivery date: October 2-October 7.
  • 256 GB Natural Titanium latest delivery date: September 30-October 2.
  • 256 GB White Titanium latest delivery date: October 2-October 7.
  • 256 GB Black Titanium latest delivery date: October 2-October 7.
  • 512 GB Natural Titanium latest delivery date: September 30-October 2.
  • 512 GB White Titanium latest delivery date: October 2-October 7.
  • 512 GB Black Titanium latest delivery date: October 2-October 7.

Here's your chance to pre-order the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus!

Get the iPhone 16 at Amazon with Boost Mobile

Get the iPhone 16 to experience Apple Intelligence and get things done effortlessly. The smartphone is available at Amazon with Boost Mobile for 100% off. You have to pick a Boost Mobile wireless plan ($65/mo). The deal requires activation.

Get iPhone 16 Plus at Amazon with Boost Mobile

Enjoy Apple Intelligence on a larger screen with the iPhone 16 Plus. The smartphone is available for purchase at Amazon with Boost Mobile. You can get the smartphone for less than $1 with a Boost Mobile wireless plan ($65/mo). Activation and 36-month financing through Boost Mobile are required.

iPhone 16 Pro Max


  • 256 GB Desert Titanium latest delivery date: October 7-October 14.
  • 256 GB Natural Titanium latest delivery date: October 7-October 14.
  • 256 GB White Titanium latest delivery date: October 7-October 14.
  • 256 GB Black Titanium latest delivery date: October 7-October 14.
  • 512 GB Desert Titanium latest delivery date: October 7-October 14.
  • 512 GB Natural Titanium latest delivery date: October 7-October 14.
  • 512 GB White Titanium latest delivery date: October 7-October 14.
  • 512 GB Black Titanium latest delivery date: October 7-October 14.
  • 1 TB Desert Titanium latest delivery date: October 7-October 14.
  • 1 TB Natural Titanium latest delivery date: October 7-October 14.
  • 1 TB White Titanium latest delivery date: October 7-October 14.
  • 1 TB Black Titanium latest delivery date: October 7-October 14.

If you just can't wait for your color to be shipped to you, on September 20th you can saunter into an Apple Store near you and they just might have the color and configuration that you want in stock. Also, there are various deals available from carriers and retailers.

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