iPhone 6 pre-orders become a nightmare as websites crumble

The pre-order process on the Apple Store suffered plenty of  glitches as people flocked to order the iPhone 6 today. The sale, which began at 12:01 AM Pacific Time ,  left people frustrated as the site went down in many regions.   Those who chose to go via the carrier’s websites also faced problems as some including Sprint and and T-Mobile didn’t open for pre-orders at the planned time. Some could purchase an iPhone through Apple’s iOS store app. However, Apple pulled a Xiaomi as stocks were very limited in the app.   According to CNET , preorders through Verizon Wireless and AT&T largely started without a hitch at midnight, though some customers on Twitter have complained about issues. In fact , many customers have taken to Twitter to give Apple a piece of their minds.  

The buggy pre-sale process is the second embarrassment for Apple following a disaster of a iPhone 6 launch live event stream .   Apple is accepting orders through its own website as well as the Apple Store app. Users can also buy the the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus from Verizon, Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile and retailers such as Best Buy, RadioShack, Walmart, and Target. However, timings may vary among retailers.   The 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus is said to have gone out-of-stock already. Before the launch, there were reports of Apple facing production issues with the iPhone 6 Plus causing it to release the phone in limited quantities. Some supply chain sources even reported difficulties in sourcing enough iPhone 6 displays. Two supply chain sources said display panel production suffered a setback after the screen had to be revised, putting screen assembly on hold for part of June and July.