iPhone 8 Pre-Orders Likely to Go Live in September, Shipments Delayed Until 'Several Weeks Later' [Report]

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Posted April 7, 2017 at 4:23pm by Shalom Levytam

Despite rumors that the iPhone 8 could launch later than normal, a new report says pre-orders will likely go live in September with shipments following 'several weeks later'.

Drexel Hamilton analyst Brian White says that Apple is planning to launch a 4.7-inch, 5.5-inch and 5.8-inch OLED iPhone this fall. The new 5.8-inch model is believed to be delayed due to issues surrounding the 3D sensor.

Our contact strongly believes the 5.8-inch iPhone 8 will be delayed by several weeks due to challenges around the 3D sensing technology, but still in time for the December holidays. This is not the first time that we've heard about a potential delay with a new iPhone; however, our contact was so emphatic about the delay that we are taking this data point more seriously. Since it is only April, this situation could improve. Essentially, our contact believes customers will be able to pre-order the new 5.8-inch iPhone 8 along with the new 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhones in September; however, the 5.8-inch iPhone 8 will not be available for delivery until several weeks later.

This somewhat aligns with other recent reports that have suggested the iPhone 8 may not arrive until October or November.

It's still quite a long way from launch so make sure to follow iClarified on Twitter, Facebook, or RSS for updates.

[via MacRumors]

iPhone 8 Pre-Orders Likely to Go Live in September, Shipments Delayed Until 'Several Weeks Later' [Report]

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Aner - April 8, 2017 at 1:46am

there not going to do an 7s this year they have being doing it since the 3gs, i dont expect the iphone 8 until next year

Disco.very - April 7, 2017 at 4:34pm

Don't be fooled, there won't be iPhone 8 before iPhone 7s. They got no better news to talk about?

Seka - April 7, 2017 at 5:08pm

There will be no 7s this year, at least that's not the name Apple will be using for this year's iPhone!!!!

Mike - April 7, 2017 at 4:32pm

That's nothing new. AirPods release date was what last year Oct-Nov? They're still out of stock. When the iPhone 8 comes out, it's going to be out of stock for the next 4 months.