Apple's online store is down ahead of iPhone 16e pre-orders, which are expected to be available at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time in the United States.

As usual for an Apple release, the online version of the Apple Store has temporarily gone offline, in preparation for preorders of the iPhone 16e.

Apple Store is down in anticipation of a new iPhone. This time, we know we're getting something today, as Apple CEO Tim Cook took the rare step to tease the launch beforehand. "Get ready to meet the newest member of the family,