iPhone 8/X pre-order hub: How to get the phone & all the essential accessories

The iPhone X and iPhone 8 are official and today is the day the phones begin to go up for preorder from Apple. Will you preorder direct from Apple’s website for your first chance at the device? Or will carrier deals and upgrade programs prove tempting enough to wait and take your chances at lining up for the official retail launch day later this month?
Below is our iPhone 8 preorder hub where we break down everything you need to know about where and how you can get your hands on the new ph