iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro Now Facing Extended Delivery Estimates
iPhone 17, Pro, Pro Max, and Air Pre-Orders: Delays Hitting New iPhones
The highly anticipated iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air went on pre-order last Friday, September 12th, in the US and many other countries. Initial pre-orders were met with excitement, but the excitement quickly turned to concern as shipping estimates began to slip.
Initially, the iPhone 17 Pro Max saw the longest delays, pushing delivery dates well past the official launch day of September 19th. However, these delays are now impacting all the new iPhone models.
Shipping Delays and High Demand
As of late morning Pacific Time on September 13th, many configurations of the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone Air are experiencing shipping delays of one to three weeks on Apple's US online store. This means delivery estimates are now stretching into late September and even mid-October for some buyers.
While some configurations still offer launch-day delivery or in-store pickup at select Apple Stores, the picture is quickly changing. The availability of these options is dependent on location and specific model choices.
While Apple hasn't disclosed its exact inventory levels for each model, the extended delivery times strongly suggest high demand. Certain colors seem to be particularly popular. For the Pro models, Cosmic Orange is proving a highly sought-after choice. The iPhone Air's Cloud White color is also experiencing significant demand. For the standard iPhone 17, Sage and Black are the top choices driving longer wait times.
Some Good News for Early Birds
There's a silver lining for those who secured their pre-orders immediately on Friday. Some customers who initially received delivery estimates of September 25th have seen their orders expedited, with updated delivery dates now showing September 19th, aligning with the official launch date.
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