hello. This is Technologytodaynow. Apple’s latest smartphone, the iPhone 16 series, has been reported by tech media outlet Techradar on Thursday (local time) with predictions for its pre-order schedule and release date. In this article, we’ll summarize the release date and pre-order schedule for the iPhone 16 based on reports from tech publication Techradar.
iPhone 16 pre-order schedule and release date predictions
Expected September release
Apple has a pattern of unveiling a new iPhone series every September, and it looks like that will continue this year. New iPhone series have typically been unveiled in the first or second week of September, so we expect the iPhone 16 series to be announced on Tuesday, September 3 or 10 this year as well. However, if Apple holds its event on a Wednesday this year, it could be announced on September 4 or 11.
iPhone 16 pre-orders start date
The iPhone’s pre-booking schedule has maintained a pattern of starting pre-booking on Friday of the week Apple announces its new iPhone, based on the first country of release. Therefore, iPhone 16 pre-orders are expected to begin on September 6th. However, if the announcement is made on September 10 or 11, pre-orders are expected to open on September 13.
Official release date
Apple typically releases new products a week after pre-orders begin. So if pre-orders open on September 6 in the first launch countries, the iPhone 16 is expected to launch on Friday, September 13. However, if pre-orders open on September 13, the official release date is expected to be Friday, September 20th.
iPhone 16 Series model configurations and possible launch delays
The iPhone 16 series is expected to come in base, Plus, Pro, and Pro Max models, and Apple has historically unveiled and released these lineups together for the most part. However, some models may be delayed for production reasons. In fact, even in the iPhone 12 series, some models were released a little later than others. So far, there have been no major issues that have disrupted production of the iPhone 16 series, so it’s likely that all models will be released at the same time. The timeline above is for the first rollout countries.
Korea release date and pre-orders
Include Korea as a primary launch country
In the case of Korea, the news has already been reported that it could be included in the first launch country from this year, but it has not been confirmed yet. Therefore, the iPhone 16 Korea release date and pre-booking date is still unclear. If South Korea is not included in the initial rollout, it will most likely go on pre-order in early or mid-October.
The iPhone 15, released last year, recorded record-breaking sales in Korea, and although worldwide sales of the iPhone are slowing, the iPhone is still popular among the younger generation in Korea, the home of Samsung Galaxy. Apple has been criticized for neglecting Korea because it has never put Korea in the first iPhone launch country. I’m looking forward to seeing if Korea can become the first iPhone launch country as previously rumored.