Apple fans are going crazy for the all-new iPhone 13 range of smartphones. Online pre-orders for iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, and iPhone 13 Pro/Pro Max models are all incredibly hot commodities right now. But, when will iPhone 13 be in stores? Here’s the need-to-know info on when iOS users can purchase the iPhone 13 in person from physical shops.
When will iPhone 13 be in shops without pre-order?
Apple iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, and iPhone 13 Pro/Pro Max handsets are available to purchase in stores without a pre-order on September 24, 2021.
The iPhone 13 release date in physical stores is Friday, September 24, 2021. It’s worth noting, however, that it’s unlikely all iPhone 13 models will be readily available to in-store customers on launch day. Some iOS users with online pre-orders are receiving delay notifications; specifically, these are impacting iPhone 13 Pro/Pro Max and iPhone 13 Mini devices.
With these supply issues in mind, it seems likely that there won’t be enough retail units to go around at many physical locations. Customers can expect lengthy queues, with some even forming the day before launch. Lots of Apple fans will go to extreme lengths to secure a brand-new iPhone 13, so getting one at launch via retail could be more of a challenge than it first seems.
All iPhone 13 models run iOS 15 as standard. Unfortunately, the new Apple operating system software update lacks some key features at launch. SharePlay isn’t coming until the iOS 15.1 patch, while there’s still no official ETA on ProRes support for iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max handsets.
When it comes to the essentials, however, iOS 15 is stable. It doesn’t negatively impact battery drain, plus includes a ton of new security features. These are more important now than ever, so get the lowdown on the Mail Privacy Protection option; Apple iPhone users see this setting the first time they check their emails after downloading the iOS 15 update.
