Other UK iPhone 15/15 Plus/15 Pro/15 Pro Max Pre-release, Orders and Dispatch Thread

[garysteel]

Just received a text from DHL for my Apple delivery.

Ditto, but don't know what item from 4 it is? and despatch is from China to UK

 

[paultays]

I’m getting my 15PM MagSafe clear case delivered today.

I know we’ve all seen these before, but don’t think there’s been one in this year’s thread...

So - I am happy to take a couple of pics for anyone who 1) hasn’t seen a MagSafe case or 2) wants something case-related to look at and discuss later.

Pop a like on this post if either apply 😅

 

[Jinjin]

Just received a text from DHL for my Apple delivery.

Ditto, but don't know what item from 4 it is? and despatch is from China to UK

assuming you've both got a watch on order?

 

[Jinjin]

pretty sure my MBP came via DHL from China and not the usual UPS. The DHl tracking from China is a bit pants.

you see it leave the Far East and then radio silence until its somewhere in Europe

 

[Tinkerbellaa22]

I am off to finally pick up my iPhone 15 Pro case today from the Apple Store. 🥹

 

[Mat246]

What a coincidence, I was also their 100th warranty register! 🤣. Waiting on my free £25 gift to arrive.

Mine arrived next day! The protector goes for about £22 so can’t complain. Did they ask you to review the case aswell? I said I can’t until I’ve actually used it!

 

[r1biker]

Saying?

It's in transit from China.

Now I think about it, it may be my watch.

 

[Jinjin]

so anyone else going to be setting their phone to not charge over 80% so that the phone battery doesn't degrade to 80%? 😂

bizarre setting

 

[Apples n' Stone]

What do you mean by "taken"?
Is it just an authorisation / pending transaction or a final transaction (meaning they have gotten your money)?

I reiterate that my full charge is no longer pending and has been deducted, it’s happening folks! Launch day iPhone 15 Pro.

 

[Tinkerbellaa22]

so anyone else going to be setting their phone to not charge over 80% so that the phone battery doesn't degrade to 80%? 😂

bizarre setting

Not me... I'll get anxiety if I don't start the day with 100% battery.

 

[crypthick]

so anyone else going to be setting their phone to not charge over 80% so that the phone battery doesn't degrade to 80%? 😂

bizarre setting

Not for me me, will use apple care + to sort a battery swap if it gets too bad

 

[jimbob500]

Bit concerned with the reports of worse battery life and overheating. Camera improvements don’t seem amazing either.


I suppose coming from my current iPhone X it should still be a significant upgrade anyway.

 

[crypthick]

Ended up ordering my phone through a salary sacrifice scheme at work. Order being fulfilled by select (never heard of them). Could be that I miss launch day this time but will have to wait and see.

 

[Skiefire]

so anyone else going to be setting their phone to not charge over 80% so that the phone battery doesn't degrade to 80%? 😂

bizarre setting

It’s not. It’s a proven way to maintain the health of your battery. EVs have had it for years and Apple devices do it when they figure out your charging pattern (poorly).

Charging above 80% is only recommended when you’re immediately going to start discharging it, letting a battery sit with a high state of charge isn’t good for its health.

 

[Webbo254]

so anyone else going to be setting their phone to not charge over 80% so that the phone battery doesn't degrade to 80%? 😂

bizarre setting

Not me, I don't see the point of limiting myself to 80% battery just to prolong the time before the battery health drops to 80%, by which point i'll most likely be upgrading anyway.

 

[Fried_Gold]

so anyone else going to be setting their phone to not charge over 80% so that the phone battery doesn't degrade to 80%? 😂

bizarre setting

I don't keep phones long enough for this to be a problem. 😂

 

[Apples n' Stone]

Ended up ordering my phone through a salary sacrifice scheme at work. Order being fulfilled by select (never heard of them). Could be that I miss launch day this time but will have to wait and see.

It’s stormfront, following their rebrand. Good luck!

 

[H-B0mb]

Can anyone recommend a good Magsafe stand for stand-by mode? Something that isn't extortionate

 

[Lee_Mac]

Well I'm, all set. Just waiting on the dispatch details now.

 

[H-B0mb]

Just got the same email.

I'm waiting to hear back from the about my phone today

 

[techcboy]

The place I ordered from is using DPD too, lets hope I get the email/text tomorrow or Thursday then... otherwise I am sad.

Just an FYI, When I upgraded with EE a few years back I didn't get anything from DPD until 11:30 PM the night before launch for next-day delivery. So don't give up hope early tomorrow evening 😊

 

[Jinjin]

It’s not. It’s a proven way to maintain the health of your battery. EVs have had it for years and Apple devices do it when they figure out your charging pattern (poorly).

Charging above 80% is only recommended when you’re immediately going to start discharging it, letting a battery sit with a high state of charge isn’t good for its health.

oh I know about the benefits of charging up to 80% SoC and with EVs too (a lot comes down to cost vs efficiency of how more time and energy it takes to get from 80-100% compared to 0-80% SoC)

but my unclear point was if anyone was going to limited themselves to 80% of the battery on their phone... I can't say I've had a phone long enough where they battery health has got anywhere near 80%.. and if it ever did in the 2 years I had apple care, it would be getting a battery replacement.

the reality is I'll have this phone for 11months before the 16 and I'll be using all the battery benefits I'm paying for from the pro max.

if this phone is a 'keeper' for 3 years+ then go for it, especially if you're happy to sacrifice a drop of 20% usage

 

[Azzin]

Just an FYI, When I upgraded with EE a few years back I didn't get anything from DPD until 11:30 PM the night before launch for next-day delivery. So don't give up hope early tomorrow evening 😊

I’ve got a Spigen and a Torras here ready to go, but for some reason this year I’m inclined not to hide the phone as I feel the Natural Titanium is such a nice looking phone (I’ve had a black phone for years).

So I’m thinking the clear Spigen will be the winner for me.

 

[Azzin]

Can anyone recommend a good Magsafe stand for stand-by mode? Something that isn't extortionate

Can’t go wrong IMHO: https://amzn.eu/d/fhBvyux

 

[Zari]

so anyone else going to be setting their phone to not charge over 80% so that the phone battery doesn't degrade to 80%? 😂

bizarre setting

I won't be as my 14Pro is still on 100% battery health after nearly 12 months use.