when apple inc releases new products they re often met with exuberant demand around the world early adopters often want to get their hands on the latest technology and many users plan on upgrading their old technology for the newer product 
according to apple s website shipments will be sent when the items of order become available popular items that are not in stock will be noted with longer timeframes indicated on online orders some products may also not be eligible for deliveries with pre selected time windows this is truly a natural part of apple s business in the company s 10 k apple mentions that disruptions in the company s supply chain and sales and distribution channels resulting in interruptions of the supply of current products and delays in production ramps of new products 