iPhone and 5c 5s: disappointing pre-orders?

Business: Unlike the iPhone 4S and 5, Apple has not released figures preorders.Operators according to sources, Apple will not realize a new record and 5c 5s.These also complain of reduced stocks of 5s.



In a statement released on September 17, Apple said that the commercialization of its new iPhone Friday started up in several countries, including of course the United States.


But if the terminals are not yet on the shelves, initial estimates are already talking about them:. Preorders Unlike the iPhone 5 , the 4 and 4S , Apple has not cracked a release touting a record performance (2 million units in 24 hours for the previous iPhone).


No record ... but no disappointment either


Should we all interpret this silence as a bad sign? We had to wait for confirmation. However according to Reuters, based on figures from a U.S. carrier, the record pre-orders would not hold the record at this stage.


But the most knowledgeable source for finely assess the level of pre-orders is Apple, not operators. However, the manufacturer currently provide any data. He still has time to do so if they choose.


The American press also discusses the iPhone 5s stocks, the most expensive model, available in stores on launch day. According to highly informed AllThingsD , citing anonymous sources among operators, the stocks will be reduced .


Operators can stocked?


An operator describes his iPhone 5s "grotesquely" low inventory. A second judge for his "disappointing" delivered by the number of Apple devices. According to BGR as the number of smartphones available in stores should be limited.


In particular because of production difficulties alleged. The manufacturer could in this context priority supply of its own stores, Apple Store, and satisfy the demand of its customers, without stockouts.


However, supply problems are not excluded. And would also means a first. IPhone 5 for example, at launch, Apple had thus had a longer de 2 to 3 weeks timely deliveries.