Just in case it slipped your mind, numerous online merchants will begin taking preorders for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus as of 12:01 Pacific Time on Friday.
Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint will all begin accepting preorders at that time, while Apple is expected to also do so, although they have not announced an official time on their website.
Retailers such as Walmart, Best Buy, Sam’s Club, Radio Shack, and Target will be accepting preorders, visit their websites to find out what time they’ll be accepting preorders.
While last year only saw the iPhone 5c being available for preorder, this year will see both the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus ready for preorder.
There are a few concerns that, as usual, some models will be in short supply, so you might want to start limbering up your clicking finger around 11:58PM or so. Past years have seen preorders sell out in a matter of minutes, so be ready.
If you have any questions about upgrade availability, be sure to check with your current carrier beforehand, and you might want to check with competing carriers to find out what type of promotions they’re running to entice you to their service.
The iPhone 6 will be available in 16, 64, and 128 GB capacities in the United States for $199, $299, and $399, respectively, and that’s with a two-year contract. No-contract pricing begins at $649. The iPhone 6 Plus will be available in 16, 64, and 128 GB sizes for $299, $399, and $499, respectively, again with a two-year contract. No-contract pricing on the 6 Plus begins at $749.
Preorders will be available in the following countries: The US, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Puerto Rico, Singapore and the UK, The handsets will be available in retail stores starting September 19.
