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iPhone 18 pro, Pro max (iPhone Duo) that time of the year again, Thread

King-Boss — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:53:15 GMT

Hello dear Ee community people, is that time of the year again, pre ordering the new iPhones and Apple Watch and the new special edition Apple fold phone, as you all know the apple event is going on live right now and they are presenting the new iPhones and Apple Watches, I have made this thread so everyone can be updated on every single information for the upcoming days, so follow this thread and keep updated, I received a lot of views last year on my previous thread that was viewed more than 1.95000 views thank you for your support and love.

lets make it again an great year and keep posted please, keep this thread running guys. Thanks 🙏

Re: iPhone 18 pro, Pro max (iPhone Duo) that time of the year again, Thread

Boss_100 — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:12:39 GMT

Thank you, King-Boss for making this thread again can’t believe it’s that time of the year again, can’t wait to pre order the iPhone and folding phone yeahh!!! Thank you for making this thread and I hope we all keep updated and posted, keep it running guys!!

Re: iPhone 18 pro, Pro max (iPhone Duo) that time of the year again, Thread

KM_100 — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:37:05 GMT

Hey, King-Boss thank uou for making this years thread again i hope there will be someone out there who csn nske the order tracker spread sheet again, and hope EE customer services make sure they dont mess up the orders again like last year i waited so long to get the last years cosmic orange iphone despite being ahead of the quee

Re: iPhone 18 pro, Pro max (iPhone Duo) that time of the year again, Thread

NatashaLou6 — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:29:21 GMT

Ah hi friends, back for my 2-yearly chat thread. Can't wait to get my hands on that red pro max! I'm busy Saturday morning but I will be back for 1pm stat, wonder what time I'll get through.

Re: iPhone 18 pro, Pro max (iPhone Duo) that time of the year again, Thread

Profile closed — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:40:08 GMT

Pro Max Aperture

Fold

DECISIONS 😮

Re: iPhone 18 pro, Pro max (iPhone Duo) that time of the year again, Thread

BS15RED — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:58:39 GMT

I see pre order direct from Apple is on Saturday, I guess we’re waiting for an announcement from EE now.

Re: iPhone 18 pro, Pro max (iPhone Duo) that time of the year again, Thread

NatashaLou6 — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:06:46 GMT

Is there reason to believe it won't be Saturday here? It always aligns no?

Re: iPhone 18 pro, Pro max (iPhone Duo) that time of the year again, Thread

Equil — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:44:50 GMT

Hey everyone.

In regards to any queries about a Spreadsheet, I havent updated the Tracker for this years launch because I was working with @Schoeyy to create a much more effective webtool.
For those of you who were early enough, you may have seen my post regarding the Webtool, For those who didn't it's essentially a much more robust, precise and MORE SECURE tracker than a simple Spreadsheet.

Unfortunately, the post was removed as EE have concerns regarding its integrity and privacy. We've assured them that it's safe and confidential for people to use, and I myself am somewhat bewildered as to why they've allowed a spreadsheet to be used for the past two years, but not this tool, which was built mainly for the fact its more secure. (Even though nothing negative came from having the spreadsheet)

We're working with EE to hopefully reach a resolution; we've even offered for them to verify the source code, but I'm not going to work on the spreadsheet as a backup because that too may violate EE's guidelines (even though it seemingly hasn't since 2024) but I also understand things can change. I also just don't want to give up on the work that's gone into this tracker just to replace it with a spreadsheet.

I'll keep you guys updated. Cheers.

(Note to @King-Boss: Would you mind marking this reply as the solution to your post here, just so people are aware? Cheers)

Re: iPhone 18 pro, Pro max (iPhone Duo) that time of the year again, Thread

King-Boss — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:31:40 GMT

Done for you my friend Equil

Re: iPhone 18 pro, Pro max (iPhone Duo) that time of the year again, Thread

Gadgets1 — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:53:33 GMT

Thank you for setting this up.

Today’s the day!! Seems quiet here 🤣. Will the prices only show after 1PM today?

Is it also ok to ask if anyone has a spare F&F code for me to use?

Re: iPhone 18 pro, Pro max (iPhone Duo) that time of the year again, Thread

garetc — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:17:45 GMT

Do you think they’ll cancel the annual upgrade early fee again this year?

Re: iPhone 18 pro, Pro max (iPhone Duo) that time of the year again, Thread

tomagion — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:39:15 GMT

My AI of choice told me that EE’s systems will change the status of the upgrade from not currently available to available sometime between 12 PM and 1 PM today. Only 10 minutes to see if the AI made this up.

my EE device contract started on 12-08-2025, so adding 365 days will me today is day 1 of the second year of my device contract, so i should be able to get the upgrade free gratis.

If EE’s systems tell me i need to part with a large quantity of money then I’ll be Hanging on my Telephone ☎️

A bit further info. Looking at my Mobile plan my device contract started on 12-08-2025, but my Plan Contract Term started on 24-09-2025.

I wonder which date counts as the upgrade timer?
Every year EE succeeds in giving me a bad day on iPhone pre-order day, without fail!!

I’ll be contacting EE by phone to get my upgrade, while i wait to speak to an agent I’ll have a go at upgrading that way, but I’m expecting EE to try and charge me for the pleasure, at which point I’ll call it a day on the online form.

have a good upgrade day

Re: iPhone 18 pro, Pro max (iPhone Duo) that time of the year again, Thread

inspectorgadjet — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:08:52 GMT

I'm hoping they will cancel the fee as usual. Right now, the app and web site are saying both of my iPhones are not even eligible for upgrade with a fee, which is weird as they were saying that I could do the usual £300 fee a few days ago. My other sim only line is still showing as upgradable.

Re: iPhone 18 pro, Pro max (iPhone Duo) that time of the year again, Thread

tomagion — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:09:02 GMT

Could you past your code on GitHub and tell us your repo name? That might be a simple solution

Re: iPhone 18 pro, Pro max (iPhone Duo) that time of the year again, Thread

tomagion — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:11:23 GMT

I noticed that as well.
maybe EE have an internal business requirement that is to “pee-off their existing customers as much as possible”?

Re: iPhone 18 pro, Pro max (iPhone Duo) that time of the year again, Thread

inspectorgadjet — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:13:15 GMT

I'm hoping it's a sign of something positive, and they've actually figured out how to remove the fee from the online system before preorders go live so I don't have to call them. I might be being too optimistic though. lol

Re: iPhone 18 pro, Pro max (iPhone Duo) that time of the year again, Thread

NatashaLou6 — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:32:41 GMT

Afternoon all. I get nervous about now, I’ve already done a dummy call to 150 three times to check what numbers I need to push etc LOL. I’ve also got the visual thing ready to go.

really hoping I get through in under an hour when the time comes, the hold music is so bad!

Re: iPhone 18 pro, Pro max (iPhone Duo) that time of the year again, Thread

inspectorgadjet — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:34:43 GMT

For anyone else who may not know this, even though the website only shows the iphone plans....you don't have to take those. I usually end up calling and asking them to put me on the normal full works plans so I can get my xbox game pass ultimate and netflix premium for free instead of being stuck with just apple extras that I already get with the apple one premium plan.

Re: iPhone 18 pro, Pro max (iPhone Duo) that time of the year again, Thread

NatashaLou6 — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:46:57 GMT

Another vote for this. I always call and I’ve managed a good deal each time. I like to up my upfront.

Re: iPhone 18 pro, Pro max (iPhone Duo) that time of the year again, Thread

nizzy_dy1 — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:53:35 GMT

Normally go for the PMAX but I'm tempted to wait for the Duo, obviously the PMAX is tried and tested - I just want to see how the duo holds up with all the reviewers before making the decision