iPhone No Longer Available in UK [Updated]
Engadget reports that O2 has posted a notice on their website that both the 8GB and 16GB iPhones are no longer available in the UK. This confirms earlier reports that O2 had end-of-life'd the 8GB iPhone, though it appears even the 16GB iPhone has also run its course.
While the next generation iPhone has been long rumored, most expectations have pointed to an announcement at Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference which is not scheduled for more than a month from now.
Meanwhile, we have heard that U.S. stock for the 8GB iPhone has also dwindled down dramatically with few new shipments coming in. Even so, Apple continues to list 24 hour shipping for the iPhone in their UK online store.
Update: O2's website is now showing availability for 16GB iPhones, but the 8GB model remains out of stock.
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49 months ago
so, the question becomes... is Apple really going to stop selling the iPhone altogether in the UK for the next 4 weeks?
I suppose sales probably dwindled down anyway, but it's still surprising they let it get to 0.
arn
I suppose sales probably dwindled down anyway, but it's still surprising they let it get to 0.
arn
49 months ago
For the phone to really take off, the 3G version must be available across multiple carriers, on both pay monthly, and pay as you go.
But I, like a lot of people, will not pay £250+ for a phone, AND £35+ a month for a contract I simply don't need.
Doug
But I, like a lot of people, will not pay £250+ for a phone, AND £35+ a month for a contract I simply don't need.
Doug
49 months ago
O.K. Just seems plausible, as I just bought an iPhone for my wife.
Now could we please get the next iteration out?
Now could we please get the next iteration out?
49 months ago
i suppose this is the first time for such kind of announcement on Apple products. Isn't it better to let users know for a new product is coming within a month?! Or, isn't it better to lower the price for the current lineup of iPhone?
49 months ago
Is it just me, or has this not been fully thought through?
Leaving a over a months gap. Most people are going to think that it is no longer available at all, not just being replaced in June/July.
This is a bad idea.
Leaving a over a months gap. Most people are going to think that it is no longer available at all, not just being replaced in June/July.
This is a bad idea.
49 months ago
It's too spooky and too long until the end of june. Maybe they will dust off some unsold newtons to bridge the gap?
49 months ago
so, the question becomes... is Apple really going to stop selling the iPhone altogether in the UK for the next 4 weeks?
I suppose sales probably dwindled down anyway, but it's still surprising they let it get to 0.
arn
I can't imagine, that a CEO thinks this is a wise decision. Four weeks of absolutely NO iPhone sale will send the stock price down. I'm currently desperately waiting on news, or I should just sell my stock!
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