Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max Release Date: iOS 27 Signals September Launch

Are you eagerly anticipating the release of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max? Well, get ready because the latest news about their release dates is here! The second developer beta of iOS 27, the software that will power these new iPhones, was released right on schedule on Monday, June 22, 2026. This signals that things are moving according to plan for Apple this year.

Based on previous years, we can expect the third developer beta to arrive around July 6, followed by the first public beta shortly after. The Release Candidate for both the developer and public beta versions of iOS 27 is likely to drop around September 9. This key date usually determines the rest of the release schedule, as Apple typically unveils its new iPhones the week after the keynote. This year, if all goes according to plan, we can expect the keynote to take place on Wednesday, September 9.

After the keynote, pre-orders for the new iPhones should open on Friday, September 11. If history repeats itself, pre-orders will start at 8 a.m. Pacific Time, allowing customers worldwide to snag their preferred devices. Additionally, Apple may offer a feature that lets customers select their desired specifications in advance to speed up the ordering process.

Following the keynote, select members of the press will receive review units to test and evaluate the new hardware. Reviews are expected to go live around Tuesday, September 15, or Wednesday, September 16. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the official release dates!