iPhone 18 preorder events start this October

Inquirer.net - Oct 1, 2026

It’s the start of October, which means that the iPhone 18 pilgrimage has begun. Here are some preorder events happening in official stores near you. Power Mac Center Premier Apple partner Power Mac Center (PMC) opens pre-orders for the newest iPhone 18 Pro series, with an exclusive event happening at Greenbelt 3 and SM Mall

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