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To those of you with a pro max, can you take a very close look at your phone under good light... does anyone else have any gaps between the screen and the frame?
Hard to get a picture of my issue but the bottom and left side both have noticeable gaps. Once I saw it I cant unsee it.

Managed to get hold of a new pro max due for delivery tomorrow from John Lewis which was lucky as I only ordered it yesterday, and returning current phone to Carphone Warehouse.

Just wondering if it could be a wider issue.
 
How’s everyone enjoying their new phones? Hope most have managed to get a hold of them from Apple or John Lewis etc. if you missed out on launch day.
The 5G speeds just seem to be getting better every time I test them at my house!
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I’m so jealous! I don’t get 5G at home but do at work! For once I’m actually wishing I was in work
 
Well, after having a bit of a play around with my wife's 12 mini ( green, looks lush!) I've bitten the bullet and ordered one for myself, but in black. I know it's a boring colour but I think it looks quite stealthy, plus it's a "blank canvas" so I can bling it up a bit with different cases ( cheapo red case on the way)
Collection from JL tomorrow, 2 year warranty. I bought may last Chinese Spy Phone from there, (Huawei ;)) I've always found the service to be excellent.
 
For those still umming and erring about screen protectors, there is an extensive testing vid on YouTube :


Interestingly, the ESR protectors (which the majority have been buying on here) came out in 6th position - above Spigen!!

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For those still umming and erring about screen protectors, there is an extensive testing vid on YouTube :


Interestingly, the ESR protectors (which the majority have been buying on here) came out in 6th position - above Spigen!!

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Out of most of the reviewers on youtube I really trust this guy's videos, he's never sponsored so everything he reviews he buys.
 
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Think I’m out of luck thanks to Currys it’ll be a mystery when I’m getting mine. Just going to have to settle for these for now and put my damn card away, swear every time I get a new iPhone Apple fever kicks in

Haha I’m with you there. Keep looking through accessories thinking what I’ll buy next. Apple have a way to get people to part with their money lol
 
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well my amazon iPhone 12 pro max delivery went bad. UPS tracking number not being updated anymore (actually says ''

UPS could not locate the shipment details for this tracking number. Details are only available for shipments made within the last 120 days. Please verify your information.''​


and my amazon order shifted from 16th November to 24th November now (with no tracking details).
Amazon says to wait. Horrendous customer care lately
 
A tip for those with problems installing screen protectors. Switch your kitchen extractor fan on full, and install your protector on the cooker directly under the fan. The atmosphere is full of dust particles so no matter how many times you wipe your screen before applying, or how quick you are, some matter will land on your screen even if it’s not totally visable. Applying the protector directly under the extractor fan solves this particular problem.
 
You have to request a new eSIM then fill out a form to swap to the new SIM which is usually instant (was for me on EE). Only downside was that they posted the eSIM which is just a QR code, begs the question why can’t I just download it.

That does seem like hassle, hopefully they can make the process easier soon.
 
no worries just thought might of been helpful to others
MacMandy is now as good as me, spent some time with her and all great, she has agreed we can have an editing competition of Max her cat, anyone want to have a go with their 12 Pro Max, here are the 2 pics, first is her first pic that you can have a go at enhancing, 2nd is my attempt at tidying it up, I’m sure she will have her own version up soon, a very knowledgable person who gave me a few tips on other Apple things, thanks MacMandy 👍
 

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MacMandy is now as good as me, spent some time with her and all great, she has agreed we can have an editing competition of Max her cat, anyone want to have a go with their 12 Pro Max, here are the 2 pics, first is her first pic that you can have a go at enhancing, 2nd is my attempt at tidying it up, I’m sure she will have her own version up soon, a very knowledgable person who gave me a few tips on other Apple things, thanks MacMandy 👍

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Also now have a guest cat in my photo feed 😂
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I also ordered one the other day but mine doesn’t ship until around the 22nd December!

Will make a nice Xmas present to myself!!!

Going to wait till the new year I think and get a couple for the kids rooms and maybe one in the living room.

Apple have hair their fill from my for 2020.
 
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To those of you with a pro max, can you take a very close look at your phone under good light... does anyone else have any gaps between the screen and the frame?
Hard to get a picture of my issue but the bottom and left side both have noticeable gaps. Once I saw it I cant unsee it.

Managed to get hold of a new pro max due for delivery tomorrow from John Lewis which was lucky as I only ordered it yesterday, and returning current phone to Carphone Warehouse.

Just wondering if it could be a wider issue.

i have this issue, can only be seen at a certain angle.
 

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MacMandy is now as good as me, spent some time with her and all great, she has agreed we can have an editing competition of Max her cat, anyone want to have a go with their 12 Pro Max, here are the 2 pics, first is her first pic that you can have a go at enhancing, 2nd is my attempt at tidying it up, I’m sure she will have her own version up soon, a very knowledgable person who gave me a few tips on other Apple things, thanks MacMandy 👍
These are my before and after photos of Dexter after my tuition. Thanks gadgetpete 🙂
 

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MacMandy is now as good as me, spent some time with her and all great, she has agreed we can have an editing competition of Max her cat, anyone want to have a go with their 12 Pro Max, here are the 2 pics, first is her first pic that you can have a go at enhancing, 2nd is my attempt at tidying it up, I’m sure she will have her own version up soon, a very knowledgable person who gave me a few tips on other Apple things, thanks MacMandy 👍
I’m nowhere near as good but I hope to improve now.
 
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