Friday's tech news roundup didn't plan ahead:
iPhone 5 preorders indicate hot demand
A rush of iPhone 5 preorders online have pushed back shipping dates at Apple and wireless carriers for at least two weeks. Some stores, like Wal-Mart and Target, are also offering iPhone 5 preorders for in-store pickup. The initial supply of iPhones for Apple preorders went in less than an hour, which is much faster than years prior. It shows that either demand is way up for this model, or Apple didn't have as many available for the preorder crowd (or a mix of both). We won't know for sure unless Apple provides the numbers.
Even the adapters for the Lightning connector will be in limited supply. By early Friday morning, Apple pushed back shipments for the adapters to October. Some accessories might not even work with the adapter, but its hard to be sure until it... [Read more]
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