Upgrading to an iPhone X? Get a head start now – CNET

Apple’s iPhone X goes up for preorders on Friday Oct. 27 but members of the iPhone Upgrade Program can get an early start Monday. 

No, you won’t be able to preorder before Oct. 27. Apple told CNET that in order for iPhone Upgrade members to get their new phone, they’ll have to fill out a loan application and be approved. The process takes a couple of minutes, but if you’re planning on preordering the iPhone X as soon as it opens up at midnight, every second counts. So to even the playing field, Apple is letting those Upgrade Program members fill out the application early so they’re ready to go as soon as preorders begin. You can start the process here.

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Why does this matter? Rumor is that there may not be as many iPhone Xs to go around, due to reported production bottlenecks. Meanwhile, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus demand seems calmer than past iPhone releases, in the days ahead of the iPhone X launch. Add the two together and we’re potentially looking at iPhone X demand outstripping supply.