Apple iPhone Thread

[destroya 378]

Easy peasy

[Francisco 2.0 32395]

Order just placed.  Wheeeee.

 

Phone from ATT; website says next Friday delivery.

 

Watches from Apple; mid-October for those.

 

 

[Anastasis 23475]

Got tagged with sept 28-oct 5. Meh.

[nycHorn 3036]

I have to say the IUP was pretty easy.  Woke up at 3am, opened my phone and a couple of clicks and it was done.  

[VolenteHawk 495]

9 hours ago, Lobwedgephil said:

The 8 + was last year, as was the X. Nice you got them both late but still on time. I know people who ordered the X within minutes that had a week delay, the 8+ last year took a while to sell out. 

7+ sorry...I mangled the numbering timeline. The flagship phone the year before the X.

Were those folks in the IUP program? I still swear those inventories are more generous.

 

 

[VolenteHawk 495]

I just poked around quite a bit on the Apple website. With pickup at the Domain selected, as of 7am most phone size and color combos are still available for Friday if you have Verizon or AT&T, fewer options with the other carriers. I would say generally more phones available than I remember from previous years.

Interestingly, the Max seems to have a little more supply than the regular. I wonder if Apple stuffed the channel figuring it would be more popular or if they finally found the general public’s puke point on price. I can’t ever remember the regular being in tighter supply than the plus.

The Max screen ultimately reeled me in, so I reserved one for Friday.

 

[UnivTex34 1763]

Friday delivery for my Max 256 and Apple Watch 4, 44mm.

[jofus 2266]

Part of the problem is a lot of people that bought the X last year aren’t yet eligible for a free upgrade. 

[Anastasis 23475]

An an order through ATT and got a Sept 21 delivery date. 

[Anton Chigurh 3319]

This is misleading because the actual size of the Xs Max is smaller then the previous Plus models. Screen size is much bigger, but footprint is smaller. 
 

Absolutely, but the screen size is even wider than the plus models, which is all I was referencing. I think it’s awesome, I just didn’t realize it was that large (twss).

[Buzzrock 14922]

Apple store still showing 9/21 delivery for orders right now. Either a lot more supply or a lot less demand.

I’m still on an 8+ but might upgrade the wife’s 7 for her.

[Anastasis 23475]

Are yall ordering the silver/white one to see availability.  space gray 256 xsmax gave me 28-oct5

[BigDHornfan 6549]

I bought the X last year at launch and woke up at 3 this morning and did the upgrade to the Gray 256GB X Max.  Pickup at the Apple store next Friday. 

Looks like I was one month short on time to upgrade so basically just paying an extra month's payment when I pick up the new one next week.

[VolenteHawk 495]

16 minutes ago, Anastasis said:

Are yall ordering the silver/white one to see availability.  space gray 256 xsmax gave me 28-oct5

They're are probably starting to dry up, but I got my launch day space gray 256 max at 7 this morning (Verizon).

 

[sachick 1189]

Think I'm getting the Xs Max. The pricing is getting ridiculous but my dumb ass will pay it anyways because I want the newest and biggest when I upgrade every other year. Have to keep my old phones to pass on to the kids so i don't get to sell the old ones anymore. Annoyed that I have to get 256GB. 128GB is perfect for me.

 

Oh and AT&T has but one get one $700 off the new iPhones when you add a line.

Edited September 14, 2018 by sachick

[nycHorn 3036]

So the Apple Upgrade program includes AppleCare + Theft and Loss insurance?  The bill for the phone was about $169 more than I thought and I'm assuming it's the applecare.

 

[UnivTex34 1763]

1 minute ago, nycHorn said:

So the Apple Upgrade program includes AppleCare + Theft and Loss insurance?  The bill for the phone was about $169 more than I thought and I'm assuming it's the applecare.

 

you had to select that option. It 100% includes applecare+, but the theft and loss was an extra choice.

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

So the Apple Upgrade program includes AppleCare + Theft and Loss insurance?  The bill for the phone was about $169 more than I thought and I'm assuming it's the applecare.
 

Go look at the email they sent you. Scroll all the way to the bottom. All the way. Taxes on total price of phone.

Who wants to see a slow motion video of SA Chick handling that phone?

[Anastasis 23475]

Fucking assholes at ATT sent a text message confirming my order.  Problem is that they sent it to my wife's number.  Didn't want to have to hear shit about paying $1300 for a phone. 

[Buzzrock 14922]

Heh heh heh

[TKthunder2 4992]

8 hours ago, Lobwedgephil said:

Yep, easy and launch day delivery for me. 

Same here.  Didn’t realize that they were coming out so soon wasn’t preorder last year like a month out from launch?

[UnivTex34 1763]

1 minute ago, TKthunder2 said:

Same here.  Didn’t realize that they were coming out so soon wasn’t preorder last year like a month out from launch?

The X preorders started a month later, both the the 8 and X from preorders to delivery was a week.

[Jkwellborn 6709]

I’m probably going to get the biggest one. I upgrade every 2 or 3 years.

[Gator Dave 14]

Well at least iOS 12 seems snappier on my 7.

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2732]

Might be time to retire my 6.

[UnivTex34 1763]

Anyone in Austin tried to hold theirs at the UPS CC and it show as unavailable? Never seen this before.

[bigup2dahorns 3343]

Well at least iOS 12 seems snappier on my 7.

In the past, it seemed that updates to ios would slow down older phones but iOS 12 is reported to help speed up older phones. Will be interesting to see how that plays out.

[sachick 1189]

Y'all that already have the X with wireless charging. Do you use the wireless charging? I fall asleep listening to music so at night the phone is on my pillow plugged in. Maybe at work I would use it. I ordered a wireless charger, it was $20 with good reviews. We'll see if I use it. I think I'm also going naked, for the phone, no case.

[UnivTex34 1763]

I use it next to my my bed at night, and on my desk at work. The car ones were garbage.

[Anton Chigurh 3319]

Y'all that already have the X with wireless charging. Do you use the wireless charging? I fall asleep listening to music so at night the phone is on my pillow plugged in. Maybe at work I would use it. I ordered a wireless charger, it was $20 with good reviews. We'll see if I use it. I think I'm also going naked, for the phone, no case.

Yes. I use it at work and at home I have a cradle type one on my nightstand. I like it. It’s slower, though. It will only charge at 5W unless you get one that specifically states it will do 7.5W for iPhones. I still use a cable in the car and when sitting on the couch, though.

In the past, it seemed that updates to ios would slow down older phones but iOS 12 is reported to help speed up older phones. Will be interesting to see how that plays out.

People on Reddit say it’s fantastic on their older stuff. I have to say it’s been pretty good on my older iPad mini 4. My X isn’t old obviously but it’s been good on it as well. Have had both on iOS 12 since public beta 2 or 3.

[Lobwedgephil 1139]

I have a mini 4 that was very slow, but iOS 12 seems to have given it a new life. Actually usable now. 

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

Y'all that already have the X with wireless charging. Do you use the wireless charging? I fall asleep listening to music so at night the phone is on my pillow plugged in. Maybe at work I would use it. I ordered a wireless charger, it was $20 with good reviews. We'll see if I use it. I think I'm also going naked, for the phone, no case.

I use it at work. My brothers 2017 Tacoma has one built into the center console and I have used it. Definitely slower, but still useful.

[Neonmoon 38129]

I use the wireless charger on my nightstand. No more fumbling for a cord. 

[deft 6856]

^this. Quick charging isn’t needed overnight anyways.

[GottaB 594]

I’m thinking I’m going to get an XR next month.

I’ve always put my phones in a case. My current phone is an SE. I’m concerned the bigger models will make the phone to obnoxious. Anyone here run without a case and not eventually drop it and crack the screen?

[UnivTex34 1763]

20 minutes ago, GottaB said:

I’m thinking I’m going to get an XR next month.

I’ve always put my phones in a case. My current phone is an SE. I’m concerned the bigger models will make the phone to obnoxious. Anyone here run without a case and not eventually drop it and crack the screen?

Been naked since the 4. Only 2 screen breaks in that time, and both, I had slipped the phone momentarily into a shirt pocket, only to lean over. Last time that happened was the 6.

[Anton Chigurh 3319]

I always run a case even though I never drop my phone. I just want it to stay pristine for when I sell it.

[Jkwellborn 6709]

I’m thinking I’m going to get an XR next month.

I’ve always put my phones in a case. My current phone is an SE. I’m concerned the bigger models will make the phone to obnoxious. Anyone here run without a case and not eventually drop it and crack the screen?

They make some type of coating you can have painted on the screen.

[Nice Guy Eddie 13515]

11 minutes ago, Anton Chigurh said:

I always run a case even though I never drop my phone. I just want it to stay pristine for when I sell it.

I do the same.  Except for me it’s wrapping my sofa in plastic covers.

[NoRagrets 1125]

I need help figuring out the best way to upgrade my 6s. Do I get a used X from somewhere reputable online. Buy a new XR or XS? If yes, should I do the forever phone (new phone every year and Apple care never expires), finance it at 0%, or just buy it?

im leaning new xr financed.

[52-80 19163]

#noragrets

[Lobwedgephil 1139]

Since you keep your phones a long time it seems, not sure why you want to go upgrade every year. unless you want to change that. I am on the Upgrade program, very easy to do, you just have a payment every month you didn't have before. 

[crash_davis 23113]

carrier deals if you want new.  carriers are stepping on each other's dicks trying to win or win back customers.  it's a never ending game between the carriers.  as such, if you are willing and able to switch carriers, that's your best bet.

depending on how often you want to upgrade phones, sprint may have the "best" deal.  you can get the XS for free and XS Max for about $4/month.  you are leasing the phones for 18 month after which you have to pay off the remaining balance or market value, what ever the fuck that means.  but you are on the absolute shittiest network and the plan is made to keep you on said shittiest network.  but hey, it's free for the phone, just need to pay the monthly post paid plan rate.  i believe it's only available for new customers, and maybe for new lines if you are already a customer.  need to confirm the latter.

other carriers are offering buy one at reg price, get $700 off the next one.  but need to add one or two lines.  not quite BOGO but you get the idea.  only available to new lines which means new customers or existing wanting to add a line(s).  some are also offering up to $300 off depending on the phone but that involves a trade in which you can get better value selling it on swappa or aidslist.

 

if you want to buy pre-owned, there's aidslist or swappa.  i highly recommend swappa.  i've purchased 7 or 8 phones from swappa.  never had one issue.  the benefit of swappa is that you are not on a "contract" like any of the above options and can switch at any time.  the con is that pre-owned phones have used batteries.  depending on how old the phone or how abused it was used (overheating, many charging cycles used, etc), you may get a crappy battery life phone. 

 

if you don't mind being on sprint and having more dead spots and possibly shittier coverage than the other carriers, you can get an XS for free.  best deal there is.  ymmv on your network coverage.

[crash_davis 23113]

1 hour ago, Lobwedgephil said:

Since you keep your phones a long time it seems, not sure why you want to go upgrade every year. unless you want to change that. I am on the Upgrade program, very easy to do, you just have a payment every month you didn't have before. 

the benefit of keeping a phone a long time on a plan is that you are grandfathered into whatever plan you first signed up on.  most carriers are now trying to gimp their plans so it may payoff to byod to stay on the original plan.  also after you pay off the phone, you do not have a device payment which "saves" you money.

 

but yea if people always want the latest and greatest, then the best idea is to get on an upgrade plan or buy whatever plan&phone deals the carriers are pushing.

[Lobwedgephil 1139]

31 minutes ago, crash_davis said:

the benefit of keeping a phone a long time on a plan is that you are grandfathered into whatever plan you first signed up on.  most carriers are now trying to gimp their plans so it may payoff to byod to stay on the original plan.  also after you pay off the phone, you do not have a device payment which "saves" you money.

  

 but yea if people always want the latest and greatest, then the best idea is to get on an upgrade plan or buy whatever plan&phone deals the carriers are pushing.

I agree, but if I kept a phone for 3 years, I would just buy it and keep the cheaper plan. 

[deft 6856]

Have you upgraded to ios12 on your 6s yet? Supposed to dramatically improve performance.

[Jkwellborn 6709]

I can’t tell the difference since I installed ios12 on my 6s+. But I’m not really one of those people that keeps up with that stuff to tell

[Kennythetiger 9389]

Same here.  

[NoRagrets 1125]

7 hours ago, deft said:

Have you upgraded to ios12 on your 6s yet? Supposed to dramatically improve performance.

No. I can tell upgeade bc I have no memory left.

[Kennythetiger 9389]

Do you have an itunes account on a desktop?  That's how I had to update mine because I didn't have sufficient memory left either.  Worked pretty good.