Unverified Rumor Suggests iPhone 16 Pre-Orders Might Begin on a Thursday Instead of the Traditional Friday

Apple’s highly anticipated annual iPhone event is set to occur on Monday, September 9. Traditionally, this timing would indicate that iPhone 16 pre-orders would kick off on Friday, September 13. However, this week, the German blog Macerkopf reported a surprising twist—pre-orders might actually start on Thursday, September 12. The blog did not provide detailed information about the source of this claim or any specific reasons for the potential shift, so it’s worth approaching this rumor with caution.

Historically, Apple has held its iPhone events on Tuesdays, but this year’s event on September 9 will mark the first time the event takes place on a Monday. It’s unclear whether the earlier timing of the event could be linked to pre-orders possibly being available a day earlier as well.