Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 3, 2026 at 8:04 AM ET
Oct 2, 2026 at 11:05 PM ET
Apple to Replace Affected iPhone 18 Pro Max Units
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Apple says it will replace for free iPhone 18 Pro Max phones affected by a problem that prevents calls on AT&T. A software and carrier settings update is expected to prevent future cases, but customers whose phones have already been affected will need a replacement.
WHO: Apple
WHAT: Apple says it will replace affected iPhone 18 Pro Max phones for free.
WHEN: Oct 2, 2026 at 6:37 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Affected phones cannot make calls on AT&T.
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