Apple’s online store has sold through its initial allotment of iPhone 4 units, meaning that all new pre-orders through the store will arrive after launch day. Yesterday’s pre-launch opening was marred by severe issues that left most customers unable to get an order placed through the online Apple Store; the worst of the pre-order reservation problems appeared to be fixed by the evening. According to the store’s iPhone 4 page, new pre-orders will now ship by July 2, more than a week after the device’s June 24 launch. Apple’s move follows an announcement from AT&T yesterday evening confirming that the company had also sold out of its launch day allotment online, leaving U.S. customers who didn’t pre-order likely left with no other launch day option than to visit a local store and wait in line.
Charles Starrett
Charles Starrett was a senior editor at iLounge. He's been covering the iPod, iPhone, and iPad since their inception. He has written numerous articles and reviews, and his work has been featured in multiple publications.