iPhone 4 shipping times drop to 5-7 days
updated 12:40 pm EDT, Tue October 5, 2010
Apple likely ramping up production for holidays
Shipping times for the iPhone 4 have fallen dramatically at Apple's online store. Orders should now go out in five to seven business days, rather than the earlier promised timeframe of three weeks. White models remain unavailable, despite Apple having advertised them since June. Officially Apple only expects them "later this year."
The change suggests that Apple may be ramping up production in advance of the holiday season. The company has already greatly expanded iPad availability in the US, opening up sales to Amazon, Target and more Best Buy outlets. Much of Apple's yearly revenue comes from the October-December quarter, though revenues generally remain high year-round.
Fresh-Faced Recruit
Joined: Feb 2003
Not in the UK
In the UK the wait time is still 3 weeks as it has been since release. Perhaps Apple is prioritising territories, or perhaps the UK is still selling them like hot cakes.
Of course, these are unlocked, off-net phones. They are actually available walk-in to some network retailers.