The release of the iPhone 15 Pro Max may be delayed by up to 4 weeks due to yield issues with Sony, but it is still expected to be available before Thanksgiving or Christmas, offering potential buyers ample time to purchase the device.
Apple plans to release the iPhone 15 in India simultaneously with its global launch in mid-September, signaling the company's progress in diversifying its supply chain away from China.
Apple's iPhone 15 launch may face delays due to production issues, resulting in lower stock availability, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max is expected to be delayed by up to a month; leaked price details suggest a significant mark-up on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max; Apple is rumored to be preparing a cheaper MacBook to rival the Chromebook, but it risks diluting its brand; the European Union has designated the App Store, Safari browser, and iOS as "gatekeepers" and plans to introduce regulations to prevent anti-competitive behavior; Apple's stock has fallen following restrictions on Chinese officials' use of iPhones.
Apple has launched its iPhone 15 lineup, which includes the high-end iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models, but rival phones from Samsung, Google, and OnePlus offer similar or better specifications.
Various carriers, including AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Visible, are offering discounts and deals on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models, such as trade-in options and bill credits, ahead of the pre-order day on Friday.
The new iPhone 15 models, featuring aesthetic and technological changes including new materials, camera and computing upgrades, and new colors, are available for pre-order, with prices starting at $799 for the base model, and will be released on September 22.
Pre-orders for the iPhone 15 models will begin on September 15th at 5:00 a.m. PDT, with availability in multiple countries, and customers in the US can pre-order and prepare for the launch through a setup process.
Apple's latest iPhone, the iPhone 15 Pro, has shown better-than-expected lead times and pre-orders, dispelling investor concerns and suggesting strong early demand despite previous worries about a possible ban in China.
Customers in New Zealand and Australia who pre-ordered the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2, or AirPods Pro are starting to receive their devices, and are sharing photos and first impressions on social media.
The iPhone 15 lineup, featuring design changes and a switch to USB-C charging, has been met with strong pre-orders and long lines at stores around the world, suggesting that many people are eager to upgrade their devices.
