Carrier Apple.com New 2018 iPhone Pre-Order Thread

[Apple_Robert]

I won't say you are wrong, but in all my years following this, I never recall my phone starting here in the US. First time for everything though!

My X last year originated here in the states.

 

[specik]

Have you done the reference search in table view? When did your order get in?

I've done the reference search, and only my Apple Watch comes up. I also have UPS MyChoice and it isn't showing up there but Apple Watch shipment is.

I received the email at 3:12 AM EST confirming my iPhone order. Sept 21st delivery date.

 

[CarolG]

I am leaning towards tis one:

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HMHB2ZM/A/otterbox-traction-series-case-for-iphone-xs?fnode=99[/QU

I had a similar color on my iPhone 7+... patina was nice, but it got scuffed and, well, that was that.

I have the Apple red leather folio case on my X and it still looks new. Got a scratch a few days ago and it has disappeared now! The Product Red Leather Folio case for my Max is arriving on Wednesday. The Folio is also a Smart Cover and turns the iphone on and off. Love it.

 

[Armendegga]

My X last year originated here in the states.

Was it ordered from Apple or a carrier?

 

[ThereisnoLisa:onlyCube]

I have a feeling this is the flight our phones will be on! This is the same flight I tracked last year. If I’m right you should see a departure scan from China around 7AM EST, and an arrival scan in Alaska around 4 AM EST. IF my hunch is correct!
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/id/UPS63-1537216056-13-0-15

Time travel is cool!

 

[Apple_Robert]

Was it ordered from Apple or a carrier?

Last year I ordered from Verizon. I believe the phone shipped from Tennessee.

 

[Armendegga]

Last year I ordered from Verizon.

Ahh that’s probably why. All Apple orders come directly from China.

 

[iApplereviews]

They weren't in ZhengZhou. They went from Shenzhen to Hong Kong.

Are there 2 different locations they ship from?

 

[rysmtihaz]

There's a Mesa facility? I'm in Mesa but cross streets are Baseline and Alma School, so I think Tempe CC is definitely closer. I just hope it gets delivered on Friday and not Monday haha.

Stick with that one. The one at Higley and the 60 covers the entire East Valley. Check a past UPS shipment to see where it gets scanned. If it's Mesa, then that's where your phone is going first. It's likely Tempe though.

 

[mizzou-apple]

I have a feeling this is the flight our phones will be on! This is the same flight I tracked last year. If I’m right you should see a departure scan from China around 7AM EST, and an arrival scan in Alaska around 4 AM EST. IF my hunch is correct!
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/id/UPS63-1537216056-13-0-15

Quite possible. There are several UPS Hong Kong to Anchorage flights coming up -- several within the next few hours.

 

[roncito]

Anyone that ordered right when orders went live in the same boat as me?

Verizon - Space Gray 256GB XS Max

Preparing for shipment, nothing on UPS. Series 4 watch that I ordered at right after is already with UPS. Should I be worried?

+tracking intensifies+

Nothing to worry about, I ordered a 256gb Space Gray XS and a SS SB 44MM Series 4 and the watch is in my ups my choice, the phone probably isn't even built haha, not kidding the phones ship straight from the factory and sometimes they're in the states waiting to be grabbed by ups. Just chill, if your Apple order looks good with the the 21st delivery it will be there on that day. UPS logistics is insane, I remember one year I didn't get notification or tracking number until the night before and within 8 hrs it was in my hands, and of all the years I have preordered Apple is never wrong on dates.

 

[MozMan68]

Same for me I got there a tad early and was told I would have to wait until she can pull my package..

 

[Lse4]

My order IPhone XS Max 64GB still stuck in order in Progress. I ordered at 3:05 AM Friday morning.. it’s still showing i will get it by Friday so not sure what to make of it

 

[roncito]

This is great news!

https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/17/iphone-xs-massive-lte-improvement-thanks-to-4x4-mimo/

 

[CarolG]

The .6kg package is also a watch. I have two on order and a phone... two .6kg packages and one .5kg package.

.6 kg is 40 mm watch

 

[epicnemesis]

Has anyone gotten actual shipping notifications from Apple or is this all from ups wizardry?

 

[iLoveMyApple]

UPS wizadry.

 

[keshavb11]

Has anyone gotten actual shipping notifications from Apple or is this all from ups wizardry?

Apple usually only changes the status to "Shipped" once the phones are state side!

 

[iLoveMyApple]

UPS wizadry. Apple usually holds off on the official shipping notifications.

 

[iApplereviews]

My order IPhone XS Max 64GB still stuck in order in Progress. I ordered at 3:05 AM Friday morning.. it’s still showing i will get it by Friday so not sure what to make of it

You won't get a notification from Apple until it's in the US and past customs.

 

[AZhappyjack]

.6 kg is 40 mm watch

Both of my watches are 44mm, and they are showing as .6kg.

 

[Pipper99]

My order IPhone XS Max 64GB still stuck in order in Progress. I ordered at 3:05 AM Friday morning.. it’s still showing i will get it by Friday so not sure what to make of it

You’ll still get it Friday.

 

[Nanotyrns]

Hard charge on my debit card for the tax finally. I had begun to be a teensy bit antsy but was reassured by tracking info. I would be happier if Tim would call me and let me know for sure that my flight leaves tomorrow so that I don't wake up now and then tonight just to check tracking info. I really need a good night's sleep, Tim. Haven't I done enough for you by purchasing so much this year? Cut me some slack.

 

[vtboyarc]

Anyone have any ideas on what flight our phones might be on for those of us whose last status was arrival scan in ZhengZhou?
Do we think it goes from there to Hong Kong to Alaska, or from there right to Alaska?

 

[MNkid]

Never mind