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At least, it doesnt make any less sense than other recent apple rumors that have panned out. Sep 22, 20 about a third of the crowd walked away when told the 5s gold was out of stock, according to one west coast retailer. It had previously been a one to twoweek wait when the iphone 5s was first released in september. The gold iphone 5s has quickly become as rare as gold. The apple event youve been waiting for finally came. Get the best deals on gold housings for iphone 5 when you shop the largest. Ashish gupta, an executive at applauze, a ticketing and events app, who said he has been to every iphone launch, told usa today he surveyed people waiting outside a palo alto outlet who were given cards by stores according to the models they are waiting for.
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Mar 21, 2016 the good the iphone 5s delivers an improved camera, a nifty fingerprint sensor, and a nextgen cpu and motiontracking chip. Most in iphone lines waiting to buy 5s analyst marketwatch. Sep 19, 20 apple could be facing tight supplies of the new iphone 5s, according to sources. Sep 20, 20 good luck getting an iphone 5s today, particularly if you want gold. Sep 23, 20 hisako nagashima, a 34yearold manicurist who was waiting to snap up an iphone 5s in gold, said it had been makeorbreak time for her relationship with the company. Those waiting in line to buy the iphone 5s or 5c in person will have to wait until 8 a. The iphone 5s order wait time has now been significantly reduced to three to five business days less than five weeks from christmas. If you have preordered your iphone 6, then youll likely be waiting for it from the comfort of your home, or maybe it will just be waiting for you at the door when you come back from work. Nov 15, 2017 waiting in line for iphone x plainrockvlogs. Live from apple headquarters in cupertino, california, apple ceo tim cook unveiled the longawaited cheap iphone and its many, many color options. Its the first time apple is rolling out its flagship product for sale in china on the same day as. The iphone 5s is a smartphone that was designed and marketed by apple inc.
First high quality unboxing videos of iphone 5c, rare gold 5s hit the web. It ushers in new technologies that will soon be standard on all of apples devices. Order wait time for iphone 5s cut down to 3 to 5 business. The iphone 5s and 5c handsets also go on sale today in hong kong, japan, singapore and france. Live from apple headquarters in cupertino, california, apple ceo tim cook unveiled the longawaited cheap iphone and its. The iphone 7 is still a gold standard, but youre better off waiting for iphone 8. Ben lovejoy is a british technology writer and eu editor for 9to5mac. Apple iphone gold factory unlocked smartphone item specifics. Sep 20, 20 currently, just a few hours after iphone 5s orders have gone live on the apple online store, the gold iphone is the only model thats showing a shipping time longer than 7 to 10 days in. Sep 20, 20 not everyone waiting in line will get an iphone on friday. New iphone gold iphone 5s sells out in hours wall street journal. Buy apple iphone 5s gold 16gb uk version simfree smartphone at amazon uk.
So let me ask you this four months later, hows your. Fast and free shipping free returns cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. At first it started up but the screen wouldnt come on it synched with itunes and vibrate onoff worked, but replacing the screen didnt work. Thanks to apples decision not to give us the chance to preorder one, its going to be chaos on the high street this weekend. Sep 20, 20 fransisco naranjo, 27, celebrates after becoming the first to purchase the new iphone 5s at the apple store in pasadena. That iphone in your hand isnt just a complex piece of electronics. Nov 11, 20 2 months later, theres still a line for iphone 5s. Hi, starting this thread for all folks on tmobile still waiting for their backordered iphone 5s gold. Apple iphone 5s 16gb factory unlocked sim free smartphone. The reduced wait time appears to signify that apple has replenished its iphone 5s stock. Apple sells out of some iphone 5s model as customers clamor for gold model.
With it, your beloved iphone will be well displayed and protected, becoming resistant against shock, water, dirt and mud. The iphone 5s is here, its gold, and its got fingerprint. The iphone 5s is an evolution of the iphone 5, and isnt necessarily a musthave. Apple is now shipping all variations of the iphone 5s yes, even gold within two to three weeks, according to the companys u.
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Get the best deals on gold housings for iphone 5 when you shop the largest online selection at. Gold iphone 5s no longer available online this month. They told me that id just have to wait two weeks for it. Apr 03, 20 that iphone in your hand isnt just a complex piece of electronics. Buy apple iphone 5s with facetime 16gb, 4g lte, gold at best price and offers in ksa at. Live from apple headquarters in cupertino, california, apple ceo time cook unveiled. Apple could be facing tight supplies of the new iphone 5s, according to. If youre planning to order a new gold iphone 5s online, dont expect to have it in your hands just yet apple updated its shipment times for online purchases on friday and gold models wont be.
But for those of us who havent preordered and opted to get in line to pick up an iphone 6, some decisions have to be made, and a game plan has to be. Google and microsoft can make a phone that rivals the quality and fit and finish of an apple product. The fact that the ship date is later than that of the iphone 5c on apple inc. Reports from around the world suggest that demand for the new gold iphone 5s is far outpacing supply. A7 systemonachip to make processing motion data gathered from the gyroscope. New iphone gold iphone 5s sells out in hours youtube. Fransisco naranjo, 27, celebrates after becoming the first to purchase the new iphone 5s at the apple store in pasadena. You can now order the iphone 5s in apples online store. Is there anybody whose order has shipped yet, or are all in the same boat. Rivals can imitate apples product strategy, but not gold fever. Im starting to get irritated and i went to and there are other people complaining about imessage and face time. Oct 23, 20 ben lovejoy is a british technology writer and eu editor for 9to5mac. An apple spokesperson would not say how many of the gold iphone 5s models were in stock or how many were sold. The gold iphone 5s is a hot commodity amongst apple fans.
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Apple buyers rue price of low cost iphone that never was. Sep 20, 20 most in iphone lines waiting to buy 5s analyst. Based on my brief time with the new gold finish, im impressed with how that. Chris hauk sep 20, 20 if you plan on ordering a gold iphone 5s online, i hope youre into anticipation and delayed gratification. Most of us flat out loved the iphone 5s, but over time it stopped being new and simply became our phone. Apple reportedly increasing gold iphone 5s production in the. The iphone 5s is now available for purchase in apples online store the device is currently available in all three finishes grey, silver and. At the time of this post, apples online stores in the u. Gold iphone 5s wait times stretch to october apple tells suppliers to increase production by 33%. First high quality unboxing videos of iphone 5c, rare gold 5s. Win a brand newiphone xienter our timelimited giveaway and win iphone xi. Buy products related to iphone 5 gold products and see what customers say about iphone 5 gold products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
Both the iphone 5c and iphone 5s went on sale in 10 countries friday. As expected, the iphone 5s is available only in limited quantities. Theres a bunch of rumors and speculation making the rounds about apple adding gold to the color options for the upcoming iphone 5s. Kitco news if you cannot wait to get your hands on the anticipated release of apple incs nasdaq. Rivals can imitate apples product strategy, but not gold. Thursday, passing part of that time messing with his iphone 5. Between the two, the 5s has been tougher to come by, with new buyers facing several weeks of wait time through apples online store and with carrier partners, while theres no waiting on the 5c. Waiting in line at an apple store in person didnt raise anyones chances of nabbing. Apple reportedly increasing gold iphone 5s production in. Tales from the iphone 5s line the smartphone as a fashion accessory leads to stupid histrionics. Sep 20, 20 the gold iphone 5s has quickly become as rare as gold.