The most advanced iPhones disappear from US stores before Christmas

Getting the upgraded iPhone 14 has become more difficult, as the waiting time to get the 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max devices in the US has now expanded to 34 days, up from seven days last week and 19 days just three weeks ago, according to a new report from UBS Tracker. iPhone availability in 30 countries.

In a series of searches CNN conducted on Apple.com of several cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Chicago and Miami, most iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models had delivery dates past December 28. And the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max were not available in most locations.

The wait times, which the UBS analyst described as “extreme,” come as Apple grapples with supply chain constraints and tightening sales.Covid restrictions At its main assembly facility in Zhengzhou, China, which the company previously said was running below capacity.

Earlier this month, Apple issued a statement indicating that it is seeing “strong demand” for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models, but is expecting fewer shipments than expected.

“Customers will experience longer waiting times to receive their new products,” the company said.

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