The supply of the Apple iPhone 13 series seems to be improving as the production is finally balancing out with demand. With the expected delivery times also shortening, prospective buyers are also seeking out higher end iPhone 13 models.

The news arrives from known investment bank JP Morgan (Via AppleInsider). Samik Chatterjee, the lead analyst from JP Morgan, stated that the lead times for the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max stabilized in the fifteenth week. As of right now, the delivery times have averaged out to 3, 3, 5, and 3 days respectively for the models mentioned above. Notably, this is nearly the same as the 2, 2, 5, and 5 days delivery time from the previous week.

Talking about the US market, which is also the largest market for iPhones, lead times for the higher end iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max stabilized around one to two days. On the other hand, iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 dropped to 0 days. Meanwhile in China, another key region for the Cupertino based giant, Apple iPhone 13 lead times settled to 0, 0, 5, and 1 day in the fifteenth week. These are clear indications that Apple’s supply chain is catching up with the demand.

While the overall lead times for the entire lineup have improved, the premium variants still have a slightly higher delivery time. Chatterjee further added that the supply balancing with demand is a positive from Apple for the fourth and final quarter of this year. Furthermore, the optimal inventory levels would likely be reached by the brand in the first quarter of next year.

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Recently in India, the government has taken proactive steps to curb the spreading of the new strand of Coronavirus. The viral outbreak has been deemed as an epidemic and various districts and states within the country are seeing complete lockdowns. However, delivery services like Amazon, Flipkart, Zomato, Swiggy and more will still continue operations during this time. Although, delays may be faced.

For those unaware, a new strand of Coronavirus had started spreading in China at a rapid rate. Since then, confirmed cases of the viral infection has been found in upwards of 170 countries. As of right now, India is currently working on combating the virus and the foremost step being undertaken is to stop the number of cases from growing. Thus, the Indian government had imposed a lockdown in 75 districts, making staying and working from home almost mandatory with only essential service being allowed to remain open.

However, a government order has declared that such e-commerce platforms are also categorized under essential services. Meaning, Amazon, Flipkart, Zomato, Swiggy, Bigbasket, Grofers, and more will still continue their respective delivery services. Since the number of people being confined to their homes has increased, so has the number of online orders by a significant margin. Thus, the case of unavailability and longer delivery times has also become a common occurrence at the moment.

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According to an Amazon spokesperson, “We are watching this situation closely with a focus on the safety of our teams and ensuring we can meet customer promises. We are closely following guidance from local authority and international organizations as this situation progresses.” So it can be assumed that proper safety measures are being undertaken during this period.

Notably, Amazon has set up a $25 million fund to help its delivery partners which are also facing challenges in the period of the viral outbreak. Even local competitors like Flipkart has been casing issues, while food delivery services like Zomato and Swiggy are currently working on ensuring safety first and foremost. Although, only time will tell how the situation plays out in the end.

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