As per schedule, Apple has now started to accept pre-orders for the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, Apple Watch Series 3 and the Apple TV 4K. You can pre-order through Apple's online store and the Apple Store app. However, do take note that the pre-orders have only gone live in the United States. The new iPhone models are up for pre-orders throughout the day in the other markets. So let's dive in to see some more details on the subject and how you can pre-order your desired products.
iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, Apple Watch Series 3 And Apple TV 4K Pre-Orders Are Now Live
In terms of the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, the devices come in two storage variant, the 64GB and 256GB storage. In addition to this, you can get the flagship devices in three different color options. The 4.7-inch iPhone 8 is available for $699, while the iPhone 8 Plus is available from $799 for the 64GB variant. However, be sure to note that due to increased demand of the new flagships from Apple, the shipments have slipped to a few weeks within minutes after the pre-orders went live.
At this point in time, the Apple store appears to show shipping estimates of 1-2 weeks for the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus in the Space Gray color option. Nonetheless, the said shipping estimates are for T-Mobile, other carriers are still showing 1-week shipping estimates.
In addition to this, if you're having trouble trying to pre-order the iPhone 8 through Apple's online store, you have the option available to pre-order through your host carrier's website or other retailers like Best Buy. The initial batch will reach the users on September 22, which is the same day the iPhone will launch in the United States.
Apart from the iPhone 8, the Apple TV 4K is now also available for pre-orders. The set top box comes with powerful internals and the ability to stream 4K HDR content. the company has also started sharing 4K content on the iTunes Store ahead of the launch of the Apple TV 4K.
Finally, the Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE connectivity is also available for pre-orders. The device features 70 percent performance boost and ships with watchOS 4 with ample of functionality to play around with. In addition to this, there are various new updates like the Heart Rate functionality, which will allow the device to detect heart problems before the emergency strikes. So if you're interested in getting it, be sure to order your desired variant.
The iPhone X is not yet available for pre-orders and will be available to users in November. The iPhone X was the eye candy of the event, that featured a radical design change and an edge to edge OLED panel and much more. We will keep you guys updated on more.
This is it for now, folks. What are your thoughts on the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus? Which device are you willing to pre-order? Share your views in the comments.
