by: Samantha Murphy Kelly
If you want an Apple Watch and haven't yet ordered one, it looks like you'll be waiting a whole month later than if you purchased the device just yesterday.
Apple updated the anticipated delivery date for various Apple Watches to July on Friday, one day after most products were promised a June arrival date.
The size most affected is the larger model — which comes in at 42 mm and spans both Apple Watch Sport and classic Apple Watch versions. The high-end Apple Watch Edition, which starts at $10,000 and runs up to $17,000, still has a June delivery date.
The move, which was first spotted by MacRumors — is likely due to the calendar hitting May and scooting the rest of the new incoming orders one month back.
While some customers have been receiving their ordered Apple Watches ahead of schedule, the news comes amid rumors that the delays have been caused by an issue related to one of its key components.
Earlier this week, reports surfaced that taptic engine — which delivers haptic feedback to the wearer — was defective in one of its early production runs and could be the reason why deliveries have been delayed for many.
Although Apple allegedly pulled a collection of finished Apple Watches that came from one of its two suppliers — and then moved all production to the second facility — the supply is much less than the company initially planned.
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