Kerry Wan/ZDNETApple’s anticipated annual fall event just happened, which means one thing: new devices. During the live-streamed event Tuesday, Apple announced its highly anticipated foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, as well as the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, the Apple Watch 12, the Apple Watch Ultra 4, and the AirPods 5.
Also: 5 biggest Apple announcements from the iPhone Duo event
Preorders for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, the new Apple Watches, and the AirPods 5 are now open, and those devices will all be available on Friday, Sept. 18. However, preorders for the iPhone Duo don’t open until Oct. 16, with availability on Oct. 23.
Also: iPhone Duo hands-on: The $2,000 foldable has some magical touches
Here’s where you can preorder the devices so far, as well as any discount offers you can snag.
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max
Kerry Wan/ZDNETPowered by the A20 Pro chip, both the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max have the strongest battery life of any iPhone yet (45 hours of video playback on the iPhone 18 Pro Max), a 48 MP camera with variable aperture for crisper photos, a new thermal management system so your phone doesn’t get as hot while you’re using it, and more advanced camera and AI features. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199, and the Pro Max starts at 1,299.
- Apple: You can preorder directly from Apple now, to either buy the device for $1,199, or lease it starting at $34.99 a month for 24 months. If you’re trading in an older phone, you can get up to $885 off your new one through Apple.
- Best Buy: Preorders at Best Buy are now open, with trade-in offers of up to $1,200 (the full price of the phone) depending on what model you have to trade. You’ll also get three months free of Apple Music, and some trial offers on Apple TV, Apple Fitness+, and Apple Arcade.
- T-Mobile: Get an iPhone 18 Pro or Pro Max for free when you switch to T-Mobile and bring in an eligible trade-in on the Experience Beyond plan. You can also save up to $930 when trading in on other eligible plans.
- Xfinity Mobile: New and existing Xfinity Mobile Plus customers can get a free iPhone 18 Pro Max with an eligible trade-in. Mobile Plus customers without a trade-in can also get up to $400 off the 18 Pro models.
- AT&T: New and existing AT&T customers can get the iPhone 18 Pro for free after a trade-in on an eligible plan.
- Verizon: New customers switching to Verizon can get an iPhone 18 Pro for free on the Simplicity Plan.
Also: T-Mobile will give you the iPhone 18 Pro for free – here’s how to preorder
iPhone Duo
Kerry Wan/ZDNETApple’s first foldable is similar in size to a passport (when closed), and is also the thinnest iPhone ever (when open). It has a 7.6-inch display (50% larger than the iPhone 18 Pro Max) and a 5.4-inch outer display that is compatible with the Apple Pencil. In addition, there is an under-display camera for selfies/FaceTime, an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, and an adaptable version of the iOS to change and react based on how the phone is set up or folded. It starts at $1,999.
- Apple: Preorders for the iPhone Duo begin on Oct. 16, and you can preorder directly from Apple.
- Best Buy: Preorders at Best Buy begin on Oct. 16 at 8 a.m. ET.
- T-Mobile: T-Mobile is offering the iPhone Handoff feature for $5/month.
- Xfinity Mobile: Get up to $1,300 off the iPhone Duo with an eligible trade-in on the Xfinity Mobile Plus plan. Or, Mobile Plus customers can get $400 off the Duo.
- Verizon: When you sign up for a new smartphone line on a Simplicity Plan with Simplicity Pro, you can get the iPhone Duo for free—no trade-in needed.
Also: Verizon will give you an iPhone 18 Pro on them with trade-in – and Duo deals are coming soon
Apple Watch 12
Kerry Wan/ZDNETThe Apple Watch 12 features major updates to health and fitness, including the all-new Health Sensing System, which includes background heart rate readings, HRV metrics, and a Readiness score. The smartwatch also features audio intelligence with features like sound recognition, 100% recycled Titanium or ceramic builds, and up to 24 hours of battery life. It starts at $399.
- Apple: You can preorder the Apple Watch 12 directly on Apple’s website and can get $30-$430 off with an eligible trade-in.
- Amazon: Preorder options include all the different color configurations and bands on Amazon.
- Best Buy: A qualifying smartwatch trade-in can get you money off when you preorder at Best Buy.
- T-Mobile: If you buy the new Apple Watch 12, you can get a second eligible Apple Watch up to $300 off when adding a new watch line on Watch Plan 2.0.
Also: Get the iPhone 18 Pro free at AT&T with almost any iPhone trade-in – here’s how
Apple Watch Ultra 4
Kerry Wan/ZDNETThe Apple Watch Ultra 4 has all of the same health-sensing and audio intelligence features as the Apple Watch 12. The only difference is battery life: the Ultra 4 can last up to 2 days. It remains at the same price as its predecessor, $799.
- Apple: Preorder the Apple Watch Ultra 4 directly from Apple and get $30-$430 off with an eligible trade-in device.
- Amazon: Preorder options include all the different color configurations and bands on Amazon.
- Best Buy: A qualifying smartwatch trade-in can get you money off when you preorder at Best Buy.
- T-Mobile: If you buy the new Apple Watch Ultra 4, you can get a second eligible Apple Watch up to $300 off when adding a new watch line on Watch Plan 2.0.
AirPods 5
Kerry Wan/ZDNETThe AirPods 5 finally get automatic ANC, thanks to a new acoustic architecture that provides 50% more noise reduction than the AirPods 4. They also get the addition of Live Translation (previously only available in the AirPods Pro models), up to four hours of listening with ANC, a wireless charging option, and more. The AirPods 5 start at $129.
- Apple: You can preorder the AirPods 5 directly from Apple right now.
- Amazon: Preorder at Amazon.
- Best Buy: Get three months free of Apple Music when you preorder at Best Buy now.
