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UK Apple Stores Open With iPhone 18 Pro Stock

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18 Sep 2026 • 09:02

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Apple Stores across the UK are now open for iPhone 18 Pro launch day, with customers able to buy or collect the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, alongside Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5.

Apple's stores, including their flagship locations Apple Battersea and Apple Regent Street, opened at 8am this morning. Customers picking up devices ordered for in-store collection have scheduled collection windows, while walk-in availability can vary by store, model, colour and configuration.

Those who pre-ordered their new devices for in-store pickup will have time slots throughout the day, and deliveries should start to be completed today.

Apple Stores in other parts of the world, including Australia, have already opened, with Apple Sydney opening last night. Videos on social media are beginning to emerge showing the queues and people unboxing their brand new iPhone 18 Pro.

Apple CEO, John Ternus posted an image of the company's flagship Fifth Avenue store in New York City, with the iconic glass cube wrapped in a burgundy and glacier blue tint.

Apple's Executive Chairman and former CEO, Tim Cook, also posted.

Tomorrow’s the big day! iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 are here!

Store Opening Hours

All Apple stores are operating special opening hours today, with all stores opening early at 8am. Many stores will stay open until 8pm, and some even open until 9pm. Apple has one store, Trafford Centre in Manchester, that is open until 10pm. Apple SouthGate in Somerset is closed for refurbishment.