{"id":2965,"date":"2017-11-20T12:36:18","date_gmt":"2017-11-20T12:36:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wrappz.com\/blog\/?p=2965"},"modified":"2025-02-25T17:48:17","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T17:48:17","slug":"apple-struggling-meet-global-demand-iphone-x","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wrappz.com\/blog\/apple-struggling-meet-global-demand-iphone-x\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple struggling to meet global demand for iPhone X"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a style=\"color: #00a9c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wrappz.com\/blog\/final-countdown-iphone-x\/\">iPhone X has finally launched<\/a> and stock issues have been all over the news. After selling out in just 10 minutes on release day in the UK, waiting lists and shipping times were getting longer and longer. However Apple seems to be getting on top of it with shipping estimates dropping to 2-3 weeks.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wrappz.com\/personalised-phone-cases\/iphone-cases\/iphone-x\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2971 size-full\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wrappz.com\/blog\/wrappz-blog-images\/2017\/11\/iPhoneX.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone X case from Wrappz\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" align=\"right\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wrappz.com\/blog\/wrappz-blog-images\/2017\/11\/iPhoneX.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.wrappz.com\/blog\/wrappz-blog-images\/2017\/11\/iPhoneX-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.wrappz.com\/blog\/wrappz-blog-images\/2017\/11\/iPhoneX-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sales of iPhone 8 and 8 Plus have been <a style=\"color: #00a9c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wrappz.com\/blog\/reports-weak-sales-iphone-8-8-plus\/\">lower than expected<\/a>, indicating that consumers were holding out for the X which has all the latest features. The iPhone X includes new facial recognition technology, a larger screen and improved camera features and capabilities. Apple fans clearly want the best iPhone available and right now that\u2019s the X.<\/p>\n<h2>You can still get an iPhone X in time for Christmas<\/h2>\n<p>If you act fast you should be able to get your hands on an iPhone X in the next few weeks. Retailers and outlets seem to be getting regular stock deliveries.<\/p>\n<p>The best ways to get hold of an iPhone X are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"color: #00a9c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/uk\/iphone-x\/?afid=p238%7CshmjK6To7-dc_mtid_20925ukn39931_pcrid_230101038936_&amp;cid=wwa-uk-kwgo-iphone-slid---iphone+x-e-productid-\">Order online from Apple<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Check inventory at <a style=\"color: #00a9c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/uk\/retail\/\">your nearest Apple stores<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #00a9c7;\" href=\"http:\/\/ee.co.uk\/our-company\/our-brands-and-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mobile phone networks like EE<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Online retailers like <a style=\"color: #00a9c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carphonewarehouse.com\/apple\/iphone-x.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carphone Warehouse<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"color: #00a9c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.co.uk\/b\/Apple-iPhone-X\/9355\/bn_86757129?_trksid=p2047675.m2392\">Resale sites like eBay<\/a> (watch out for inflated prices)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Already got your iPhone X? Don\u2019t forget to get a case!<\/h2>\n<p>After paying a substantial \u00a3999 for your new iPhone, you need to make sure that you protect it. For only \u00a314.95 you can buy a durable case to guard against bumps and drops. They\u2019re not only practical; you can personalise your case with any photos, images and words you like to really make it your own. <a style=\"color: #00a9c7;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wrappz.com\/personalised-phone-cases\/iphone-cases\/iphone-x\">Buy your case here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ItyUdp6Y8BY\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450px\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The iPhone X has finally launched and stock issues have been all over the news. 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