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Apple Opens iPhone 17 Preorders as Some Pro Max Ship Dates Slip Beyond Launch

Early demand led by the ultra‑thin iPhone Air is already pushing certain premium configurations past day‑one delivery.

The pre-order window for the iPhone 17 series will open today at 5:30PM.
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Preorder your iPhone Air or iPhone 17 today!
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Overview

  • Preorders began at 8 a.m. ET on Sept. 12 for iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max, with first deliveries set for Sept. 19.
  • Apple’s online store shows many iPhone 17 Pro Max configurations delivering 1–3 weeks after launch, while most iPhone Air options still list launch‑day arrival.
  • The new lineup starts at $799 (iPhone 17), $999 (iPhone Air), $1,099 (iPhone 17 Pro) and $1,199 (Pro Max), and all models now start with 256GB of storage.
  • iPhone Air prioritizes thinness with a 5.6mm titanium design, eSIM‑only setup and a single 48MP rear camera, whereas Pro models add an aluminum unibody, vapor‑chamber cooling and triple 48MP lenses with up to 8x optical‑quality zoom.
  • Orders are available through Apple, major U.S. carriers and retailers, with broad international access including Indian partners such as Croma, Reliance Digital and Vijay Sales.