I’ve been following/buying the iPhone since 3G days and this may be the first year I’ve seen an iPhone last this long with launch day delivery. Especially surprising with the chip shortage and lockdowns happening in China. What’s the driving factor? Inflation, lack of appeal, poor marketing?
I am planning to wait for the next Apple announcement and pre-order iPhone 13. Let's say that the announcement will happen September 14th. When usually the day the pre-order is open? And how many days to ship? Also how long does the pre-order window lasts before closing it?
Any thought on the benefits/negatives to both options?
If I do in store can i pick it up asap the morning of release? At least that way I have control and am not at the mercy of delivery.