UPS issues update (and apology?) for delayed iPhone 7 orders

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Earlier we reported that web site MacRumors.com was receiving reports about delayed iPhone 7 orders from UPS.

Since then, UPS has issued a statement to MacRumors about their article and complaints that they (MacRumors) have received:

UPS experienced a mechanical problem on one flight and a weather delay on another flight containing iPhones. The cargo was redirected, but not in time to avoid minor delays in residential deliveries of these packages. None of the phones were returned to their origin or routed on extraneous legs of the journey to their final destination.

We are still investigating the reason for the erroneous tracking notices. When the packages receive their next physical scan at a UPS facility, the ups.com tracking information will be updated to reflect the next planned delivery date. UPS is working to expedite these deliveries as rapidly as possible. The updated delivery date may be improved and another status update posted. To be informed of latest status, consumers can request text or email notification by selecting the “Notify me with Updates” feature when tracking their shipment on ups.com.

So, in other words, God and mechanical problems are to blame for the delays. Does anybody else small the poop starting to pile up???