As the Christmas season approaches, the countdown intensifies. With less than two weeks remaining, many consumers are meticulously reviewing their shopping lists, perhaps even harboring a hint of trepidation.
A focal point of concern is undoubtedly the ubiquitous shipping delays, particularly regarding the iPhone 17, which has been a fixture of scarcity since its initial preorder launch.
Potential buyers may find themselves pondering whether specific models will grace retail shelves in time for the holiday or if an online purchase might be more prudent.
Fortunately, insights from BGR reveal a silver lining: recent assessments indicate a marked improvement in delivery times for the much-coveted iPhone 17 variants that were, until now, sold out.
For those in pursuit of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air models, both devices should be readily accessible in stores and online. All color and storage permutations are expected to dispatch promptly upon order placement.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is also widely available, with select exceptions. Notably, the 1TB variant remains elusive in the United States. Among all four models, the standard iPhone 17 remains the most challenging to secure, although delivery timelines have noticeably improved.
Current shipping estimates hover around 3-5 days for various colors and storage options of the base iPhone 17 in markets where stock is depleted online.
Certain versions of the iPhone 17 Pro Max are also slated to ship within this timeframe, contingent on the market. Early order placement significantly enhances the likelihood of receiving your iPhone 17 by Christmas.
iPhone 17 Sold Out for Three Months
The digital marketplace for the iPhone 17 was inaugurated with preorders commencing on September 12, precisely three months ago.
BGR has diligently monitored shipping timelines since that inaugural preorder day, assessing consumer demand across pivotal markets in North America, Europe, and Asia, encompassing countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, China, and Japan.
Each week, delivery estimates provided by Apple during the order process for the four new iPhone iterations have been scrutinized, considering all storage and color configurations.
Similar to last week, the 1TB iPhone 17 Pro Max continues to elude buyers in the U.S., while other storage configurations remain accessible online. In France, the availability of the iPhone 17 Pro Max has deteriorated since last week, as all models are now out of stock.
Conversely, shipping estimates for the iPhone 17 have improved in the U.S., declining from 5-7 days to a more favorable 3-5 business days. The phone is now poised for immediate delivery in numerous markets, including Canada, where it had previously sold out.
Below are the latest shipping delays for the iPhone 17 as of December 12:
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 3-5 business days (U.S. — 1TB version, France), in stock (U.S., Canada, U.K., Switzerland, Germany, Ireland, China, Japan)
- iPhone 17 Pro: In stock (U.S., Canada, U.K., France, Switzerland, Germany, Ireland, China, Japan)
- iPhone 17: 3-5 business days (U.S., U.K., France, Switzerland, Germany, Ireland, China), in stock (Canada, Japan)
- iPhone Air: In stock (U.S., Canada, U.K., France, Switzerland, Germany, Ireland, China, Japan)
Source link: Bgr.com.
