Other 2022 iPhone 14/Plus/Pro/Pro Max/ US Pre-Orders, Orders, and Delivery Status Thread

[dturner123]

I think it's better to order through your carrier. Less people ordering, less problems. Year after year Apples website has issues, and year after year people still order there. Yes alot of people have a smooth process, but why take the chance you are one of the ones who do not?
I was on ATTs site at 7:55, and done by 8:01. Every year for the last five years. Got my phone on launch day every time.

I actually choose Apple because Verizon adds 99 cents to the cost of the phone. Apple: $1099 vs. Verizon $1099.99 for the 256GB Pro. I know it's only 99 cents but still lol

 

[LasersGoPewPew]

No way dude, It's a flagship color. I didn't get to sleep last night because of it. Eat a Donut today for me. Purple is for meeee.

You know Apple only did purple bc of BTS. They know sales will 📈📈📈📈 bc of ARMY 😀

Samsung Shades Apple For Allegedly Copying Its BTS-Inspired Purple

After the Apple Event introduced the new Deep Purple iPhone, Samsung is shading its competitor for copying its BTS-inspired Bora Purple.

www.koreaboo.com

 

[kuietstorm]

So a thing just happened… just got off the phone with another  rep…he was able to change my shipping option to Expedited and it moved my delivery date from 9/23 to 9/16. So now, I am part of the 9/16 club. Once it ships, it will be updated to UPS.

This morning at 7:03a


**Updated 10:58a**

 

[Chele]

So I spoke to a  rep. She told me that if you are seeing "Postal Service", it is possible it will come by USPS. She is checking to see if we can upgrade it to "Express".

OAN, here in the states, I do remember seeing on the news two days ago, that UPS "may" be embarking upon a strike so, this may be the reason,  has the "Postal Service" as an option.

I've never seen an iPhone be delivered by USPS, that'd be a new one! I imagine that it's just a mistake though and it'll come UPS.

There is a potential UPS strike on the horizon but it won't be until spring or summer of next year, before their contract expires.

I just saw that you were able to join the 9/16, congrats!! The next few days will be fun, tracking the planes.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

You know Apple only did purple bc of BTS. They know sales will 📈📈📈📈 bc of ARMY 😀

Samsung Shades Apple For Allegedly Copying Its BTS-Inspired Purple

After the Apple Event introduced the new Deep Purple iPhone, Samsung is shading its competitor for copying its BTS-inspired Bora Purple.

www.koreaboo.com

I thought BTS was Team Samsung. You always see them on commercials rocking Samsung phones. Bruhhhhhhh, Purple is mine and mine only. Sorry! You snooooze, you looooooose. Did you eat a donut yet?

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

I've never seen an iPhone be delivered by USPS, that'd be a new one! I imagine that it's just a mistake though and it'll come UPS.

There is a potential UPS strike on the horizon but it won't be until spring or summer of next year, before their contract expires.

Fingers are crossed it's the major fight carrier UPS.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

So a thing just happened… just got off the phone with another  rep…he was able to change my shipping option to Expedited and it moved my delivery date from 9/23 to 9/16. So now, I am part of the 9/16 club. Once it ships, it will be updated to UPS.

This morning at 7:03a
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**Updated 10:58a**
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Congratulations! Woo hoo! Hopefully, it all goes well. Let's goooo!

 

[Brad7]

Why is the UK thread more chill than us? Were these US-only problems? 😤

 

[DDustiNN]

I've gone earlier than my time slot (or later) on the same day and it was not an issue. Not sure if you go a day earlier if that'll be a problem. Maybe try to call your local store on Thursday to check if you can come early?

I feel like it’s impossible to talk to someone at a local store anymore. It’s all call centers now. I remember trying to call Apple, Verizon, and Best Buy last year, just for a simple question about the local store launch event hours, yet every single one routed to a national call center. And every single one was useless.

 

[tjharper77]

Ordered at 8:00 am EST
Received Confirmation Email at 8:01 am

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

@kuietstorm How do you know it's coming from UPS? Did Apple confirm it with you?

 

[rjjacobson]

Congratulations! Sheeeesh. You got in super early. Mine didn't go through until 8:03am (your time). Woo hoo!

ha ha I beat you got in right at opening, had order in less than 30 seconds and email minute past but of course I paid for that luck by having the payment limbo for 3 hours LOL

 

[PieTunes]

Why is the UK thread more chill than us? 😤

Could be their collective mood is a bit more subdued right now for other reasons. But it's just about dinnertime there too.

 

[kuietstorm]

@kuietstorm How do you know it's coming from UPS? Did Apple confirm it with you?

Yes they did.

 

[ZacKaffeine]

I feel like it’s impossible to talk to someone at a local store anymore. It’s all call centers now. I remember trying to call Apple, Verizon, and Best Buy last year, just for a simple question about the local store launch event hours, yet every single one routed to a national call center. And every single one was useless.

For me, I get through to the actual apple store by calling that store's number and then asking the apple robot guy to speak to a manager. Works every time. You just have to shake your Karen wig at the robot.

 

[CarolG]

What’s up everyone! So excited for 48MP camera! Good to see the familiar peeps up in here. Looking forward to spending the next week with everyone! Cheers!

In the past 2 years, UPS has never had me sign anything.
They just drop it and go.
It's a pandemic thing - the driver does not want you to touch their scanner or pen.

They still don’t now for me. Even with wine deliveries!

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

ha ha I beat you got in right at opening, had order in less than 30 seconds and email minute past but of course I paid for that luck by having the payment limbo for 3 hours LOL

When it was 5:03AM PST. I was freaking out and totally scared. Hoping I get in. Finally, the Apple App store opened up just fine, and ordered 2 brand new iPhones. God is great!

 

[StaceyMJ86]

Is it possible that these can arrive earlier than stated? I'm supposed to be taking a vacation to visit family that day. This sure is cutting it close, lol.

You should have it held at the UPS CC that your packages come from, and pick it up first thing in the morning when they open.

 

[Gathomblipoob]

Apple is being dumb!

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Meh. Apple is overloaded. I'd expect that today.

 

[sorgo †]

Cancelled my order. Made the executive decision to stick with my trusty 13 mini and save a bit of cash. I did, however, place an order for AirPods Pro 2 (set to arrive 9/23) and a Watch Ultra (arriving the first week in October). Hope everyone enjoys their Dynamic Island babies.

 

[ChrisGotEm]

Did anyone get charged yet? I haven’t but I’m not sure if that’s normal

 

[ratspg]

My order went through at 5:03am after it "going through" twice but actually NOT going through... still ended up with Launch Day store pick up in the AM

 

[JBinPDX]

Hi. Longtime lurker in these threads... I had my preorder set up yesterday. This morning I woke up at 4:50 am, got into the store on the phone app at 5:01 am, ordered my purple 14 Pro 256 with in-store pickup on launch day. I waited until the email came through at 5:08 am, and went back to sleep.

This morning my order is in processing and shows as "standard delivery." I really don't want it delivered to my house. I'm much happier with store pickup.

Should I be worried?

 

[Wolfs]

awww, this is sweet on the Apple.com home page

 

[thatappleguytoday]

Meh. Apple is overloaded. I'd expect that today.

Maybe a trillion dollar company should take some of that quarterly revenue and update the servers lol ..I'd expect better than the continuous problems every year.