New iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch, AirPods 5 Released: Grab Yours Now!

October 1, 2026

New iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch, AirPods 5 Released: Grab Yours Now!

New Apple Products Now Available

This morning marks the official release of the iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, as well as the AirPods 5. Deliveries have commenced, and staff at Apple Stores have been busy overnight rearranging the stores to highlight these new products. Now, customers can interact with these devices in-store before making a purchase decision. This is especially useful for those wanting to test the new variable aperture camera or for those unsure about which color to choose.

Another benefit available today is the real-time updating of stock levels at Apple stores. Customers can choose to pick up their products directly from the store on the same day they make their purchase, potentially saving days or even weeks compared to the estimated delivery times. These new products are also available at other retail locations, where customers similarly have the option to pick up their orders today.

Customers trying new smartphones at a store demo table in daylight
Customers can test the iPhone 18 Pro models at in-store demo tables before buying.

Apple’s New CEO Might Make an Appearance

John Ternus, Apple’s new CEO, shared a photo on platform X this morning showcasing the Fifth Avenue New York Apple Store decked out in colors promoting the iPhone 18 Pro. There’s speculation that he might be present for the store’s opening later today.

People gathered outside a flagship store for a product launch during daytime
Flagship store openings attracted staff and customers for the launch.

Global Launch Events

Apple Stores in Asia opened a few hours earlier than those in other regions, and Apple has begun posting photos from these events on its website. Here are some images from the opening at the Apple Store in The Exchange TRX, Kuala Lumpur:

Update 14:59 :

John Ternus was indeed present at the opening, joined by Deirdre O’Brien and Greg Joswiak, at New York’s most famous Apple Store.

Update September 19, 2026, 13:02 :

Apple released images from the launch event in New York featuring John Ternus:

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