Well... checking the dimensions again.You’re actually both wrong. The X isn’t a smaller display than 6Plus nor is it “much narrower”. It’s much taller than 6Plus and only 0.052” thinner than 6+. So I’m all practical ways X is superior to 6Plus and 7Plus - even in size. The Max this year, in hand hold size, is identical to Plus phones - but it’s all screen!
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Yes XR preorder threads will be the mayhem threads this year with crazy waits.
You’re actually both wrong. The X isn’t a smaller display than 6Plus nor is it “much narrower”. It’s much taller than 6Plus and only 0.052” thinner than 6+. So I’m all practical ways X is superior to 6Plus and 7Plus - even in size. The Max this year, in hand hold size, is identical to Plus phones - but it’s all screen!
So far everyone is wrong for assuming I only wanted a comparable screen size. The form factor of the X is smaller, I like a bigger form factor phone. The Plus/Max are bigger phones.
Totally fair point! That’s just not what you claimed as the reason initially. I’m a stickler for precise communication. Many have that same feeling though. So all good!
Where did you see the 30 upgrade fee? I didn’t see it when I preordered last night. Cou
Anecdote 1: hearing about normal yearly upgraders passing on the Xs because there’s nothing compelling enough (at least as of the Apple Event earlier this week) to even bother with upgrading. I don’t know how substantial this group really is, though. I personally only know a couple people with the X.
Anecdote 2: I know lots of people with iPhone 6s / 6s Plus, still. One factor is that carrier subsidies have gone away in the US and so there’s less of a 2 year upgrade cycle going on and more sticker shock when looking at full prices. (I remember when people could trade in their 2 year old iPhone and walk out the door with a new one without paying much at all out of pocket above and beyond their normal cellular rate plan. Psychologically, financing a portion or all of their device cost is different —more of a deterrent— for many, versus when that portion of the cost was just quietly lumped into their rate plan and ensured by contracts and early termination fees.)
It also helps that the draw to upgrade has diminished due to lack of truly must-have new features— most Any phone Apple sells today is going to be a solid device. Fast, great camera, etc.
Many of those 6s users I know who want or need an update are waiting for the Xr. That will be a more interesting launch to watch. While 750 is not “cheap”, relatively speaking it seems more affordable than the Xs line. (I wonder if this is at all part of Apple’s strategy: create a really expensive high-end line to make the mainstream line seem more reasonable in a post-subsidy world... heh).
So overall Apple is spreading demand over a much wider range of devices and time, since they’ve yet to launch both the mainstream and high end lines simultaneously yet (X was pushed back last year, this year the Xr, obviously. Eases the load on their ordering system and such, translates to a better experience for early adopters.)
I actually didn't claim anything...lol
But yes, now everyone knows what I meant I guess.
Just ordered the Xs Max SG 512gb unlocked for pickup at my apple store in Knoxville, suprised they still had availability this late in the day
Finally got in through the Apple Store App on my X at 3:03AM. (east coast)
Purchase confirmation came 3:06AM. Card officially charged 9:23AM today. Order says processing. Arrives September 21st. 256G SG Max.
Purchase confirmation came 3:06AM. Card officially charged 9:23AM today. Order says processing. Arrives September 21st. 256G SG Max.
I bought the SIM-free model, so I didn't see it... but those who bought carrier specific versions are reporting it... and it's probably in their confirmation emails, as well.
Here's a post with a screen print that shows the $30 fee.
Anyone else thinking Gold is the popular color for this group of orders? Seems that my color SG is available.
I have a friend who ordered at the same time I did and he got a October 5th delivery date.
I have a friend who ordered at the same time I did and he got a October 5th delivery date.
Last night I pre-ordered my iPhone Xs and signed up for the IUP for my first time. This morning Capital One flagged a charge on my credit card and asked me if it was ok. I figured it was for the phone, but the pending charge is LESS than what Apple said my charge is (Taxes + First Payment.) The charge is still off even if I just factor in taxes only. Is it normal to have a pending charge like that?
Just checked the store and it looks like ship dates are getting pushed out to 9/28 and 10/5 for Max orders that are placed right now.
Hi everybody. I have a question, I preordered the Xs Max 64 GB Space gray at 12:04 and have a 21/09 delivery date. Got the email confirmation at 12:05 and now I have a 05/10-12/10 delivery date. I am seeing that if I order right now I will have a 28/09-05/10 delivery date. What should I do? What do you recommend? Should I cancel my original order? Are my delivery dates accurate?
You can contact Apple or when your order shows "Order is in Progress" you can actually edit the shipping address which should be right now. Just make sure to do it before it shows "Preparing to Ship". You will need a computer to change the shipping address and it shouldn't affect your delivery date.
I tried to order the Xs this morning at 7am for pickup at the Knoxville store and it said unavailable. Good morning fellow east Tennesseeian! Here’s to our new phones!
You still have to pick out the carrier to make sure you get the right, but if you don't go through all of the verification stuff you just have to move the sim from your old phone to the new one instead of it just working out of the box.
Is it possible to authorize release without needing to sign for a iPhone once it ships? And also will it be possible to route the package to a UPS (Or FedEx) Facility? There is a chance we will be out of town Friday when the phone arrives.
My father in law lives nearby and I could send it to his house, but he works during the day so I would still need to authorize release without signature if possible.
My father in law lives nearby and I could send it to his house, but he works during the day so I would still need to authorize release without signature if possible.