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Are you going to order the new iPhone 14?


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Aw I'm sad that I don't belong in here this year. Not technically. I preordered the 14 but selected a store pick up, sadly on the 17th... I just couldn't get my order in fast enough since I finally applied for the Apple credit card. It was just the easiest way I could get the phone faster. Anyone in here know if you do an in store pick up if you HAVE to go at the timeframe you booked? I can't imagine I can go earlier but I've never done an in-store pick up before.

On usual orders once it says "Ready for Pickup" you can go into the store to get it. HOWEVER, they are very strict on your pick up time on launch weekend so I wouldn't count on getting it early. If you miss it you can go later but might have to wait a little bit.
 
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Mine doesn’t. Wonder if it’s because I requested pickup days ago, before they entered the US.

As long as UPS shows this you should be fine. I requested mine while it was in ZZ.

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Aw I'm sad that I don't belong in here this year. Not technically. I preordered the 14 but selected a store pick up, sadly on the 17th... I just couldn't get my order in fast enough since I finally applied for the Apple credit card. It was just the easiest way I could get the phone faster. Anyone in here know if you do an in store pick up if you HAVE to go at the timeframe you booked? I can't imagine I can go earlier but I've never done an in-store pick up before.
It’s store specific. I know with my local store, at least during Covid last iPhone launch, they would not give you the phone earlier than your scheduled time. Had to do with staffing and how many people could be in the store at once. I’m not sure about this year/your store’s rules.
 
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ICONIC MOMENT - THANK YOU @mralexrest

While we are waiting at the Anchorage, Alaska airport (UPS Terminal Area). Please allow me to dedicate this post to one of the honorary members @mralexrest.

The crew members that are in Louisville, Kentucky witnessed a "WOW" moment yesterday. Left everyone speechless.

Thanks to @mralexrest a photo of the actual aircraft which was carrying our brand new iPhones was provided. Thank you for all you do and thank you for going above and beyond. Your efforts are tremendously appreciated. A true world-class MVP. 👏🏻

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https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...very-status-thread-2022.2357188/post-31462557

Thank you for the kind words 😄.
 
Is it? I won't argue your point - but I think tapping on a day in the 10-day to view the hourly is completely reasonable.
Couldn’t even tell you. My weather won’t load.

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Since updating to the new OS, I’ve had the following experiences:
-flashlight wouldn’t work. Had to reboot.
-camera wouldn’t zoom properly? Like at all?
-Then wouldn’t take pictures?
-weather won’t load

Idk maybe it’s me.. but it seems like apple is losing a bit of its “polished touch” when launching these yearly OS updates.
 
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Anyone had any luck being able to “pre-sign” for the delivery this year or in years past?
If you pre-sign, I believe UPS would thank you. And they wouldn’t care if they were delivering an iPhone or a diamond ring. If you pre signed, they’re leaving it on your doorstep or hopefully where you specify. It saves them time waiting for you to come to the door.
 
***UPDATE ON HOLDING AT HUB***
Just popped into my local hub. Talked to a super nice guy who said if they are here Thursday night you can have them held but they do charge a fee per package now. Said it’s a new thing they do to cut down on the amount of packages held. He also said if they arrive here Friday morning and I have them held I’m not getting them u til Monday! Argh. I have to be out of town my noon. Guess I have to wait and see when they actually arrive at my local hub!
Call your CC directly Friday morning before the trucks are sent out. That’s what I’ve always done and they’ve always been able to grab it off the truck for me!
 
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If you pre-sign, I believe UPS would thank you. And they wouldn’t care if they were delivering an iPhone or a diamond ring. If you pre signed, they’re leaving it on your doorstep or hopefully where you specify. It saves them time waiting for you to come to the door.
You can’t pre-sign for these. Apple restricts the package to not even offer a pre-sign form with these deliveries.
 
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That's strange. I wouldn't worry too much. As long you submitted it. You can always call UPS and ask.

1 (800) 742-5877

Say Agent.
Their agents are just as confusing as their website. I called yesterday, made the request and was charged. Now they are saying it has not been completed until "today".
 
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