Apple limits online iPhone purchases to two per person amid coronavirus

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COVID-19: Apple limits online iPhone purchases to a max of 2 per person on its online stores in countries including the US and China. YahooFinance

SHANGHAI - Apple Inc is limiting customer purchases of iPhones over its online stores in many countries including the United States and China to a maximum of two handsets per person, checks on its website on Friday revealed.

In mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, and Singapore, a message appears above iPhone listings informing customers that purchases will be limited to two devices per order.The purchase limits come as Apple braces for a blow due to the coronavirus' impact on sales, both due to supply chain disruptions and weak demand.

Now, while China's factories have resumed operations, Apple and other hardware companies face weakening demand as the countries around the world shutter retail stores and enforce social distancing.

 

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Wow typical Apple move to increase demand/hoarding by implying supply issues or false increase in demand due to panic. I’m good with my SE and Samsung Note 8 (which would be the most useful in a dire situation btw)

Are people hoarding iPhones now

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