Rumour: iPhone 8 Will Only be Available in Limited Quantities in September

[Maura]

According to a new research note from Barclays analysts Blayne Curtis, Christopher Hemmelgarn, Thomas O’Malley, and Jerry Zhang via MacRumors, a September launch date for Apple’s flagship 5.8-inch OLED iPhone is still on the cards, but the twist is that there will only be limited quantities available at launch. The Barclays analysts say that the bulk of the stock for the flagship phone, which they refer to as the iPhone Pro, will only be available later in the fourth quarter.

“Suppliers generally had good things to say about the upcoming iPhone 8 launch (for our purposes iPhone 7s, iPhone 7s Plus, and iPhone Pro) as new features drive a more complicated manufacturing process and higher ASPs,” said the analysts. “We now believe that all three devices will feature wireless charging and will all be launched in the normal September timeframe, although the majority of iPhone Pro volumes may not be available until Q4.”

iPhone X concept: Gabor Balogh

Source: 'iPhone 8' Still Expected to Launch in September in Limited Quantities

 

[DotVaDa]

Might be a good idea to buy 4 if you are quick with ordering when the online store opens for pre order. Sell 3 on eBay and the one you keep will be free. These will bring big $$$ until Apple can get caught up with demand.