iPhone 4 delivery times slip as iPhone 5 looms [updated]

By on Sep 9, 2011 at 7:00 AM
mobile September 9, 2011

Delivery times quoted on Apple’s online store for new iPhone 4 orders slipped to 1-3 business days this week, suggesting inventory may be diminishing. Orders placed on Apple’s U.S. website had previously shipped within 24 hours of being placed. With an announcement regarding Apple’s fifth-generation iPhone expected within the coming weeks and a launch to follow in October, iPhone 4 supply is likely beginning to run low. Apple may also launch a new low-cost version of the iPhone 4 alongside the iPhone 5 next month, so the current model could very well be near its end of life (EOL). Additionally, shipping quotes on Apple’s site historically grow longer as new product launches approach, as noted by several reports.

UPDATE: As of Friday morning, Apple has removed estimated shipping times from its order page, replacing them with an “In Stock” note.

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  • Anonymous

    Another iPhone coming for the masses. Will it have amazing specs or the same thing in a different wrapper.

    • Parthami

      I heard that it will make breakfast for its owner, but will absolutely not do the dishes.

      Can’t wait!

      • Anonymous

        @parthami Lol…

      • Anonymous

        Actually Android does that and the dishes.

      • Granadzo2

        All of tgese iphone hater comments while Droid battery life continues to be a problem? Posted from my android device?

  • Djn

    You can only use it left handed to receive full reception. Can’t wait to upgrade!

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_LEJEYCGMWQYKTH56I732XBN5QY paul

    In related news, the Apple webmaster was on vacation this week, and forgot to
    update the inventory numbers before he left.  Vacation cut short Thursday night,
    news at 11.

  • Anonymous

    iPhone 5. The android killer. Android will be dead in two years.  true story™©®

    • Scroatette

      Where have you been lately??? <3

  • justin

    this is nothing but speculation, and could mean anything from operational changes, to logistics problems.. 
    saying it has anything to do with an iphone 5 is just ignorant 

  • Anonymous

    I can’t wait to see what goodness they are going to bring.  The ONLY highly anticipated device EVER!  And I also cannot wait for iOS 5!!!! :-)

  • Anonymous

    Thinking about getting one if they come to sprint.  I honestly love android, having already switched from iOS, but the battery life on all of sprint’s android offerings are awful.  Have to charge up at 4pm? doesn’t even make it through the work day, and that’s kinda sad… My OG 4gig iPhone would go two days on a charge easy.

    • Afitchguy07

      Nexus S is a beast on battery. I hate all that overlay nonsense. Other unwanted bloat ware draining battery. Pure Google.

  • Anonymous

    I really want to get the Nexus Prime, but if the battery life sucks I will definitely go for the Iphone 5.

  • Anonymous

    Awwwww iBGR. You guys are soo kind. Providing me with my iPhone 5 fix sooo early in the morning. What a way to start the day. Thx!!

  • Ward32285

    has ne one noticed at the top of that white iphone 4 that theres another speaker or something look closely at the top of it

    • Anonymous

      It is a grill for one of the sensor, I believe proximity sensor or ambient light. It wasn’t working correctly with the white finish.

  • Rodrigue623

    Android is awesome but battery life is terrible. Might go the apple route just because of that.

    • Anonymous

      I love my Android phone.  Really.  But, not enough not to switch to an iPhone for better battery life. I’ve been waiting for Apple to fix the antennae issue and I’m due for a new contract right now.  I hope the iPhone doesn’t disappoint. I plan on getting the 64 gb version so I won’t miss the added card like on the Android.  I hate iTunes but I figure once I get all my music on it I won’t have to use it very often.

    • Anonymous

      Verizon iPhone has an incredible battery life. Like 3x AT&T’s.

  • Anonymous

    I wish Apple would produce an automobile…

  • 5551212

    Oh my aching ass

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