Apple will make parts of the U.K. wait for their new iPhones

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Photo: Roberto Baldwin/The Next Web.
Photo: Roberto Baldwin/The Next Web.

The United Kingdom is lucky enough to be one of just 10 markets that will be getting the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus next Friday, September 19 — the same day it goes on sale in the U.S. But not everyone in the U.K. who pre-ordered their new phone this morning will have it delivered on launch day; those in certain parts will be forced to wait.

You probably noticed that in your order confirmation email, Apple states that iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus pre-orders (made before shipping times slipped) would be delivered on September 19 “in most areas.” There’s a link beneath that line that provides “more details about delivery dates,” and it takes you to a page on Apple’s website that delivers the bad news.

Apple has split the U.K. up into two zones; zone one will get the new iPhones on launch day, but zone two will have to wait until at least Monday, September 22. Some orders could be delivered as late as Thursday, September 25.

The vast majority of the U.K. falls into zone one, but a large part of Scotland is in zone two — as you can see below.

Apple splits the U.K. into two zones for iPhone 6 deliveries. Map: Apple.
Apple splits the U.K. into two zones for iPhone 6 deliveries. Map: Apple.

If you live on the borders of zones one and two, and you’re not sure whether you’ll get your new iPhone on launch day or not, you can look for your town on the list of post codes that fall into zone two. This will also give you a better idea of when exactly you can expect your iPhone.

For example, those in Aberdeen with post codes beginning AB14 and AB15 will get theirs on September 22, but those in Orkney must wait until September 25.

Source: Apple

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