Apple Watch 7 is out now, but you may struggle to get one soon

Date:
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 09:21:44 +0000

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If you're only now ordering the Apple Watch 7 then you could be waiting weeks for it to arrive.

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Its been a bit of a wait for the Apple Watch 7 to launch, as it was announced back on September 14 and it only went on sale October 15. But if you havent already ordered an Apple Watch 7 , you might still have a long wait before youll get one.

Thats because while the watch is winging its way to doorsteps as we speak, Apple is clearly struggling to keep up with demand, unsurprisingly perhaps, given our glowing Apple Watch 7 review .

Apples online store estimates delivery dates of between November 25 and December 15 in the UK at the time of writing, for those ordering now, depending on the model you pick. These are the best smartwatches Will we get an Apple Watch SE 2 ? Check out the best Apple Watch bands

The situation doesnt seem quite so dire in the US, where the wait is listed
as 5-7 business days for some models, but for others its up to 5-6 weeks. In Australia meanwhile the wait is listed as between 4 and 6 weeks, depending on model.

With so many different strap options and other variables it may be possible
to find a model with shorter waits than the times above, but most we've checked are in those ranges.

Theres no guarantee that these wait times will get shorter anytime soon either, in fact they might even get longer, as Apple will presumably have burned through all the stock it had built up for launch. So if you want one, you should probably order it now. (Image credit: TechRadar) Analysis: why is the Apple Watch 7 in such short supply?

This situation was expected really, as analysts previously predicted that supply would be limited , suggesting that those who waited for the release date to place an order might even struggle to get the Apple Watch 7 this
year. Thankfully the delays arent quite that bad yet, but they could get worse.

The long wait between announcement and launch is likely because Apple was struggling to stockpile a large supply something which reports suggest could be down to a combination of wider industry supply chain issues, and of production snags related specifically to the Apple Watch 7.

Demand for the Apple Watch 7 is unlikely to slow down anytime soon either, with the holiday season likely to attract present buyers, while others may have been waiting for reviews and placing their orders now. Our guide to the best Apple Watches



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