I read somewhere that a large amount of Apple products were imported early to avoid the tariffs as much as possible. My watch has already shown up in UPS app, coming from Tennessee, I wonder if they were able to do that with phones also
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I read somewhere that a large amount of Apple products were imported early to avoid the tariffs as much as possible. My watch has already shown up in UPS app, coming from Tennessee, I wonder if they were able to do that with phones also
I thought Trump’s tariffs didn’t apply to phones... that they were excluded. Could you please share the link to that article?
Nothing in UPS my choice yet. For 2 phones and an Apple Watch Ultra 3, all are “preparing to ship” I wonder if it’s because they’re already in the states. Typically in the past I’d see some data in China.
The 9/25 date was clearly a glitch on Apple’s end. They never provide a specific date unless it’s a release date, they always would provide a date range if you weren’t getting on release day I.e 9/24-10/1
Has nothing to do with stock, those who got a 9/25 date originally will end up getting their phone on 9/19.
I believe it was the Apple Q2 earnings call, comments made by Tim Cook. I don’t think they mentioned phones specifically, which is why I wondered if they were able to do that with phones. When we get our phone information we will be able to tell by manufacturer date
I see the label for my iPhone trade-in created in FedEx now. But nothing in UPS for me except my iPhone case at this point.
You are mistaken. When INITIAL inventory runs out, the date will slip. Period. Sooner or later people will get a later date than 9/19 due to supply.
They DO come from China or maybe India. Likely a case or something else from UPS. No matter what the poster’s phone or watch will not be delivered before 9/19. Shipment with iPhone and watches enter the US on a pallets and are under high security until a couple days before delivery when they are put into the delivery system.
Apple can also change it up and already have phones here in America. Still, no one will get one before 9/19 unless you are one in millons!
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My case and AirPods Pro 3 are both coming from there.
Might want to rethink your answer
Apple moving to make most iPhones for US in India rather than China, source says
Apple has already stepped up production in India to beat U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, shipping some 600 tons of iPhones worth $2 billion to the United States in March.
That article says they plan to move by 2026
And this one says many of US bound models may come from India
When is Apple’s new iPhone 17 coming to India? How much of it is ‘made in India’?
Apple has unveiled its iPhone 17 series with four new models. But this year, India has a bigger reason to cheer as all the latest iPhones, including the high-end Pro models, will be assembled in the country from day one. Foxconn, Tata, and Pegatron factories are producing the devices, which will...
Key quote from that article
Tim Cook has already revealed that nearly half the iPhones sold in the US are now made in India. And this year, for the first time, India-made iPhones are being shipped worldwide on day one, breaking away from the old pattern of trailing behind Chinese production.
I’m looking forward to seeing where mine comes from
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They’ve pre-imported before. I remember getting “stuck” in those groups a few years back and being disappointed that I couldn’t participate in tracking fun because my phone was long since stateside. Lol
Typically ATT phones are already in the states and come from Texas.
I’m doing in store pickup with IUP. Waiting for the initial charge still of tax. I assume when it ships?
It’s so weird - I’ve been with AT&T since the early ‘90s and mine have nearly always come from China. The exceptions were 2014 and 2017, I believe.
I am specifically talking about those who got 9/25 delivery date.
The 9/25 date wasn’t given because initial inventory ran out. It was given because of glitch on Apples side. You know how I know that? Because the majority of people who originally got 9/25 date have now been updated to 9/19. Apple didn’t magically find stock for those orders.
Have a great Sunday!
Looks like carriers are pushing out things before Apple.
Things are moving along!
Got ups tracking for iPhone 17 pro max. Looks like it’s coming from Jeffersonville Indiana. TMO pre order.
In many recent years, my phone didn't start moving and my card wasn't charged until Wednesday or Thursday. Still got it on Friday.
Don't panic, even if other people start getting their info. Apple is very good at this and can move quickly.
Now that orders are placed are you guys going to wait till the new phone shows up or upgrade to ios26 on Monday? To give myself more of a new experience I plan to wait till Friday to try out the new iOS
They do have stock in the US usually and I've had my phone come from China 2x and from the US more than that....I'm in VA so it usually ships from some warehouse in PA.
Considering the state iOS 26 is in. I’d wait. The battery life and overheating on my 16 PM is abysmal
I’m going to upgrade, as I’ve always done it in the past. It’ll give me a few days to become accustomed to the new features.
Yes mine changed from 9/19 last night - definitely made my weekend!