Pre order an iphone. What does the process consist of?

What is the process of pre ordering an iphone. What do I pay for the phone or the pre ordered spot etc. What's the run down of the iphone pre ordering process

You place the order at 12:01am PT/3:01am ET (or as close to that time (after of course) as possible (mostly due to demand & placing it later would result in you getting it later than the Friday launch date))

You pay for the price of the phone, depending on if you are getting it through a carrier or unlocked.

Simply check Apple.com or through the Apple Store app or your carrier's iPhone ordering site.

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