iPhone 18 Pro Availability Turns Patchy on India's Quick-Commerce Apps Within Hours of Launch
TechCrunch reports that Apple's newest iPhone series sold out rapidly on rapid-delivery platforms in India, highlighting the growing role of quick-commerce in premium gadget sales.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro series became difficult to find on India's quick-commerce applications within hours of its debut, according to a report by TechCrunch.
The report noted that the new iPhones, which had been made available for near-instant delivery through quick-commerce platforms, saw stock run low soon after the launch. TechCrunch described the phenomenon by noting that, in some cases, the new iPhone could arrive at a customer's doorstep faster than a pizza order.
Quick-commerce apps in India have in recent years expanded beyond groceries and daily essentials to include electronics and other high-value items, promising delivery within minutes rather than the days typically associated with e-commerce shipping. The rapid uptake of iPhone orders through these platforms, as described by TechCrunch, underscores the increasing consumer appetite for near-instant access to premium devices in the country.
TechCrunch's report did not specify exact figures on units sold or the number of platforms involved, but characterized the availability as having turned "patchy" shortly after the phones went live for purchase.
Apple has not issued a public statement regarding the availability situation, according to the report.
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