The holiday shopping season is underway, but there’s one item on many people’s gift lists that may prove a total headache to track down: the iPhone 14.
“If you want an iPhone 14 this Christmas, it’s going to be tough to get your hands on one,” said Tech Expert Rick Costa from Houselectric.com. “Apple has announced that the iPhone 14 will not be available until March, and many people are already looking at other options. But don’t worry, there are ways to get an iPhone 14 even if you don’t have a long wait.”
Check Apple’s website
Apple updates its website frequently with information about the availability and prices of its products, Costa reminds us. “You can find out when the iPhone 14 is available, and also find out the prices for the different variants,” he said.
Join a waiting list
Yep, Apple products are so coveted that there are actual waiting lists you can join — and this may be your best way to procure an iPhone 14. “If you can’t wait for the iPhone 14 to come out, you can always join a waiting list,” Costa said. “This will allow you to be among the first to have the new phone when it launches.”
Get a pre-order
“If you’re determined to get an iPhone 14 this Christmas, you can always get a pre-order,” Costa said. “This will allow you to get the phone before it’s available to the general public, and you will also be able to get a few extra benefits.”
Buy an older model
If you don’t want an iPhone 14 this Christmas, but want to get a new phone, one good tip is to buy an older model. “Apple releases new models every year, but it also releases updates to older models,” Costa said. “So if you’re looking for an iPhone that’s a few years old, you can still get a new model.”
Wait for the next generation
“Finally, if you can’t wait for the iPhone 14 to come out, you can always wait for the next generation,” Costa said. “Apple releases new models every year, but sometimes the new model isn’t released until a few months after the old model. So you can always wait for the next generation and get an iPhone that’s newer and better.”
