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The launch "delay" probably had something to do with this as well. Anticipation was already high. Plus perhaps it allowed them to launch in more countries simul
by dr_ 15y ago
The launch "delay" probably had something to do with this as well. Anticipation was already high. Plus perhaps it allowed them to launch in more countries simultaneously.
Product delays are not always because of manufacturing issues. Sometimes it can be a business decision.
- coob 15y agoIt makes more sense to me that the delay was down to iOS 5/iCloud and the surrounding infrastructure. 20 million iOS 5 users in 2 days is a very quick ramp up.
- protomyth 15y agoI would imagine you are on the right track about needing iOS 5/iCloud ready first. I would also add that Apple probably needs to replace the fall music event with an annual iPhone event since, although still high, iPods don't net the press of a new iPhone.