T-Mobile and Sprint announced on Tuesday pre-orders for Apple’s new phone are up almost four times from the previous two models, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6S.
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T-Mobile US Inc. and Sprint Corp. have received nearly four times as many orders for Apple Inc.’s iPhone 7 than previous iPhone models, a sign the device may be well received and the carriers’ new unlimited data plans may be gaining popularity.
When you have a deal as superb as the one T-Mobile was offering you for a free iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, is there any wonder why the pre-order tally would scale to such heights?
iPhone 7 users will also have a new option for listening to music, podcasts and other audio programs: wireless audio via Apple’s new AirPods, which will hit the market in late October.
What’s important to note, however, is that these preliminary figures concern T-Mobile only and aren’t valid for all retailers in the United States.
Pre-orders from Friday through Monday were up almost 4x compared to the next most popular iPhone – and Friday set a single day sales record for any smartphone ever, T-Mobile US stated.
Based on the reviews, Apple has another pair of winners on its hands with the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. Customers will receive their new iPhones starting September 16. However, according to some leaked documentation found by TENAA, we now know just how many mAh make up the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus’ batteries. Those who were told to check in on launch day and make appointments at the store to pick up phones may not be able to get the phone they wanted, color they wanted, or any phone at all due to stock shortages. The dock has an 3.5mm headphone jack for your headset.
The carriers’ reports contradict a survey released Monday that said iPhone 7 demand was down compared with the demand for the iPhone 6 previous year.
Up until now, every one of Apple’s iPhone hardware updates has been additive.
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It therefore sees little point in announcing pre order numbers when the firm is constrained only by the output of its factories, details it may want to keep close to the chest for its own purposes. The iPhone 7 Plus will start at $749. As for the avid iPhone photographers, it’s also possible the dual rear-facing camera on the iPhone 7 Plus could demand a bit more juice. And phones with the company’s new jet black finish have a listed waiting time of three to five weeks for delivery.
