Pre Order Availability

Does anyone have any tips on getting my best shot at managing to get the phone at today’s drop - I’m looking to get burgundy 512gb and I’ve never bought directly from Apple before (only ever gotten secondhand phones) so I’m not familiar with the process.

Coming from an 11 that has black spots, so I’m in desperate need of an upgrade. I also have an Apple Store near me if they’re selling it in store too? Not sure if it’s only online.

Regardless, any tips would be grately appreciated