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Apple begins iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders with carrier deals available

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Apple has begun accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Consumers can place orders through Apple's online store and the Apple Store app. Various carriers are also offering deals for those pre-ordering the new devices. AI

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Apple begins iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders with carrier deals available

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