Apple starts shipping the iPhone 12 -- but don't expect it to arrive early

A number of Apple customers are discovering their iPhone 12 orders have started shipping, but while the delivery reports show orders are on their way, the deliveries themselves are unlikely to occur before Apple's release date of October 23.

iPhone 12 Pro
Following the opening of preorders on Thursday, Apple has been inundated with orders for two of its 2020 flagship smartphone range. Sales of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro commenced on October 16, with the sheer quantity of orders pushing estimated delivery dates back for late buyers into November.

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