Apple's online store is currently down in preparation for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders. Pre-orders for the new iPhone models are scheduled to commence at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time on Saturday, September 12. This early store downtime is a common practice for Apple ahead of major product launches. The message on the Apple Store website confirms the upcoming pre-order start time. Customers in over 65 countries will be able to pre-order both models.The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will be available in Burgundy, Glacier, Silver, and Black. Storage options include 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and a new 2TB capacity for the smaller Pro model. In the United States, the iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199, and the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299. Both models are set to launch on Friday, September 18, with deliveries and in-store availability beginning on that date. Various resources are available to help customers with pre-ordering and understanding the new features.