Apple's new iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max models are now being delivered to customers worldwide following

As Apple reveals in its statement, iPhone 16 pre-orders begin at 1pm today. That’s when Apple will essentially allow anyone to purchase the device ahead of its release date of September 20, which is when the new iPhone should start shipping.

Apple continues its tradition of decking out the Fifth Avenue store ahead of product launches, this time with glowing rainbow colors signifying Apple Intelligence on iPhone 16.

Phone 16 is almost here. Following the start of pre-orders last week, the new iPhones will hit stores tomorrow,

Right now, parents can’t trust Apple’s ratings because both Apple and the app developers have a financial incentive to make their products available to more kids,” said Shelby Knox, Online Safety

As expected the online Apple Store has been shut down, ahead of the launch of the iPhone 16 and other product lines.

Apple's online store is down ahead of iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro pre-orders, which are expected to be available at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time in

For those who didn't pre-order and new iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro, there is good news, as select Apple Store locations globally are offering same-day or next-day pickup options.

Outside of AI, the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max features larger screens, with thinner borders. There’s a new 48-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a new Camera Control button on the side of the phone. This allows for direct photo and video capture. The button is also capacitive and can be swiped to adjust camera settings, like zoom.

Apple Inc. fans lined up at stores around the world for the new iPhone 16, shrugging off the fact that the device’s signature feature — a new suite of AI tools — won’t arrive until later.