First Apple iPhone 5 orders now shipping from China
Customers who were among the first to preorder the iPhone 5 from Apple have begun seeing updates that their orders are shipping from China.
While some iPhone 5 orders are now shipping, the packages are still not scheduled to be delivered until Friday, Sept. 21, which is the product's launch date.
One delivery update from UPS provided to AppleInsider shows that the shipment began its transit on Sunday, Sept. 16. The delivery is now on its way from ZhengZhou, China.
Orders at Apple's website are still listed as "preparing for shipment," but some have been able to track their package by using a reference number, such as a cell phone number tied to the order. By searching the reference number, it can be discovered that the product has in fact already shipped.
In years past, a handful of iPhone preorders have arrived earlier than the product launch date. However, almost all orders typically arrive on the advertised launch date.
While some iPhone 5 orders are now shipping, the packages are still not scheduled to be delivered until Friday, Sept. 21, which is the product's launch date.
One delivery update from UPS provided to AppleInsider shows that the shipment began its transit on Sunday, Sept. 16. The delivery is now on its way from ZhengZhou, China.
Orders at Apple's website are still listed as "preparing for shipment," but some have been able to track their package by using a reference number, such as a cell phone number tied to the order. By searching the reference number, it can be discovered that the product has in fact already shipped.
In years past, a handful of iPhone preorders have arrived earlier than the product launch date. However, almost all orders typically arrive on the advertised launch date.
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Thank you Foxconn Workers. You have made the people of the United States happy.
Got my order confirmation email at 3:07am EDT - no order status update for me yet.
The order in which the updates go out may have more to do with where the order's being shipped to than when the order was placed - Apple may be timing the shipments to make sure the orders arrive on the 21st.
Mine is being delivered to NYC, so the total transit time for my order may be less for me than for someone more off the beaten path.
Well, let us know when you get your tracking number.
It's so far away!
3 year contract??????
Yup, that is the standard contract length in Canada. Im definitely only doing 2 next time (if they let me) it just means that the phone will be $399 instead of $199
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Originally Posted by Timbit
No iPhone 5 for me
It's so far away!
Try to call and ask for an earlier upgrade, or something like that.
It'll probably be a 5S next year which is still exciting IMO. I'm expecting a full mobile wallet system to be rolled out next year as well as some other bells and whistles that might be 5S only.
If next month there are already rumors of an iPhone 6 for next year don't believe. Expect a 5S and you won't be disappointed.
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Originally Posted by Timbit
No iPhone 5 for me
It's so far away!
Seeing as the 7th gen iPhone will probably be released around the same time next year, I think it will be a fairly easy decision for you when the time comes.
Hopefully it gets pushed up!
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Originally Posted by jason98
Someone explain me please, why things like iPhone can't be assembled on automated factories, here in the US. It's like in the "Campaign" movie, Apple could save a lot on shipment costs. :-)
Actually, the cost of labor in China is so low it's cheaper to assemble them by hand. Besides, most of the supply chain is located in Asia and the shipping costs would be much higher to ship some parts to the US and back. It's also faster this way.
Thank you PSIRIX for sharing the info! So UPS will be the delivery carrier and not FedEx?
iPhone 4/4s was delivered by UPS.
Yes...it is 3 year contract in Canada
Yes.....It is 3 year contract in Canada