Apple gave then took away the option for customers to buy the iPhone 5S online, then pickup in-store. The option is reportedly coming back soon. September 27, 2013 3:54 PM PDT (Credit: Sarah Tew/CNET) Related posts Virgin Mobile to sell iPhone 5S, 5C starting October 1 Microsoft's $200 iPhone trade-in program goes live Microsoft forges ahead with ARM tablets Shortly after the iPhone 5S launched, customers had the option to reserve one through Apple's Web store or its store app, and pick it up later at one of the company's retail stores. But after just a day, Apple yanked away the option. That option is set to return next week though, says 9to5Mac. The iPhone maker plans to bring the option back as early as Monday, citing two sources familiar with Apple's plans. CNET has contacted Apple about whether that's the case, and will update this post when we know more. Stock of the iPhone 5S has been scarce since the smartphone launched last week. The gold color option was particularly coveted, with back-order dates falling to October less than half an hour after sales began. All models are now listed as shipping in October in Apple's stores, while Apple's retail stores and carrier partners have gotten sporadic shipments since launch.
Apple gave then took away the option for customers to buy the iPhone 5S online, then pickup in-store. The option is reportedly coming back soon.
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Shortly after the iPhone 5S launched, customers had the option to reserve one through Apple's Web store or its store app, and pick it up later at one of the company's retail stores. But after just a day, Apple yanked away the option.
That option is set to return next week though, says 9to5Mac. The iPhone maker plans to bring the option back as early as Monday, citing two sources familiar with Apple's plans.
CNET has contacted Apple about whether that's the case, and will update this post when we know more.
Stock of the iPhone 5S has been scarce since the smartphone launched last week. The gold color option was particularly coveted, with back-order dates falling to October less than half an hour after sales began. All models are now listed as shipping in October in Apple's stores, while Apple's retail stores and carrier partners have gotten sporadic shipments since launch.
