iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2 preorders open, shipping dates already slipping

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iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and Apple Watch Series 2 pre-orders are finally open, and already shipping dates are slipping for some of the hottest items in Apple’s next-gen collection.

As expected, the new black and jet black iPhones are proving to be some of the hardest handsets to get your hands on, with shipping dates slipping to 2-3 weeks and 4-6 weeks, respectively.

If you’re trying to order, follow our guide here — or our Apple Watch Series 1 vs. Series 2 and iPhone 7 vs. iPhone 7 Plus comparisons to help you make up your minds.

Did you get the device you hoped for? Leave your comments below.

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