Here's how to get hold of an iPhone X as pre-orders open

If you're looking to get your hands on an iPhone X, you need to be quick. Pre-orders for Apple's latest flagship smartphone launched today at 8am BST (3am ET/ 12am PT), but experts have warned of a'catastrophic stock shortage'. The iPhone X was announced at an exclusive media event in September and the much-hyped devices are expected to ship on November 3. But an inside source has warned that a'chronic lack' of iPhone X handsets available worldwide after launch will see many unable to get hold of one until 2018. The source, reportedly from a popular phone retailer, has given advice to those looking to get their hands on the £999 ($999) device before Christmas.