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shenal290
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Why is my iPhone 18 Pro Max order still preparing for October delivery?

I have Ordered 18 pro max on September 14th its showing arriving between 8th October to 10th October but the order is showing still preparing why is that?

Posted on Oct 2, 2026 10:41 PM

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MrHoffman
User level: Level 10 (169,253 points)

Oct 2, 2026 10:56 PM in response to shenal290

Presumably because it is still preparing, and has not yet shipped.


You’ll both get charged and get a notification when it ships.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256369476