APPLE fans are raging after their iPhone 13 pre-orders were mysteriously “delayed”.

Mobile networks including EE, AT&T, Sky, Vodafone and Three have been named by irate tweeters – and several apologies have been issued.

The iPhone 13 is available today, but it’s been available to pre-order since last Friday.

Pre-ordering a new iPhone is a great way to make sure it arrives on launch day.

Irate customers took to Twitter to complain about delays in their orders.

One customer complained, “Very disappointed with EE.

“My pre-ordered Apple iPhone 13 expected today has been delayed.”

EE took responsibility and replied: “We’re sorry that there was a delay with the new phone. We understand this frustrates.

“This is due to a technical error following high demand for the new iPhone 13.”

It’s a similar story in America – the home of the iPhone.

A frustrated customer wrote: “Once again AT&T scams customers.

“Accepts release day iPhone 13 order, says it will arrive on the 24th.

They claim it will arrive on the 23rd of this month at 6pm, but that it has been delayed by a week.

“Are their logistics that terrible or do they simply lie?”

We’ve asked EE, AT&T, Sky, Vodafone and Three for comment and will update this story with any response.

It is not clear how many customers have been affected by the delays.

Ordering models now could mean that you will have to wait until November for your delivery.

The same situation is happening in the UK and the US, indicating the widespread demand for Apple’s new gadget.

In the US, the iPhone 13 Mini ships in 5 to 7 days.

You could have to wait until November to get your delivery if you order models today.

This is the same story in the US as it is in the UK, indicating the high demand for Apple’s shiny new device.

The iPhone 13 Mini ships in the US within 5 to 7 business day.

iPhone buyers flock to stores

Pre-orders might be delayed, but Apple Stores are still an option for people who want an iPhone 13 today.

Kwame Pamboe, a 33-year-old Apple fan, has purchased an iPhone 13 at Apple’s London flagship store.

Central Recorder told him that this was his first Apple launch event. He was allowed to enter after waiting outside for just three minutes.

Kwame stated that he preferred the 13 to the Pro models because he doesn’t use the iPhone’s camera as much.

Kwame also liked the range of colours available.

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iPhone 13 buyers RAGE as pre-orders suddenly ‘delayed’ in US and UK