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Other UK iPhone 16/16 Plus/16 Pro/16 Pro Max Pre-release, Orders and Dispatch Thread
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First time buying an iPhone on launch day. I chose to collect from the Apple Store on Friday but I’ve realised now that I can’t be there at the time slot I chose. Spoken to Apple and they can’t change the slot. Does anyone have any experience with showing up around an hour earlier than the slot in previous years? Do you think I’d still be able to get it or will I have to wait? Thanks.
Yeah but they’ve stopped it for any new upgrades. So this will be my last with EE.
All EE deals are bad tbh unless they honour the 1 year upgrade commitment. Ive been upgrading every year with them since T Mobile era but this year decided to pay my 15 Pro 256 GB contracts off and move to sim only with my 50% off F&F rolled over on both lines.
My early upgrade fee with 1 year left was significantly low. I paid £372 and £383 for my contracts which enabled me to keep the devices. Sold one iPhone on ebay for £765 and most likely keep the other one as burner for next year. It was no brainer for me as there will be no upgrade plans offered going forward and it was right to get out this cycle especially with pay off fee so low. And if that changes next year im free to upgrade with no fee next year instead of forking out to pay off significantly high fee which is what you all have to do now.
I think it was bad move by EE to split Device and Airtime plans. And if you look closely they are charging £100 extra over retail price.
I only do Pros now since downgrading from 13 Pro Max. Got two 15 Pro 256 GB directly via Apple for £55.74 pcm each including 2 year AC+ Theft & Loss. And sim deal with EE for £18 pcm with perks etc which can carry on beyond its term time lol. Ill pay off the device finance next year approx. £549.48 each (covered by resale) and then start again with new iPhone
My early upgrade fee with 1 year left was significantly low. I paid £372 and £383 for my contracts which enabled me to keep the devices. Sold one iPhone on ebay for £765 and most likely keep the other one as burner for next year. It was no brainer for me as there will be no upgrade plans offered going forward and it was right to get out this cycle especially with pay off fee so low. And if that changes next year im free to upgrade with no fee next year instead of forking out to pay off significantly high fee which is what you all have to do now.
I think it was bad move by EE to split Device and Airtime plans. And if you look closely they are charging £100 extra over retail price.
I only do Pros now since downgrading from 13 Pro Max. Got two 15 Pro 256 GB directly via Apple for £55.74 pcm each including 2 year AC+ Theft & Loss. And sim deal with EE for £18 pcm with perks etc which can carry on beyond its term time lol. Ill pay off the device finance next year approx. £549.48 each (covered by resale) and then start again with new iPhone
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Yeah, exactly the same here. For years never bothered with a screen protector. I was even saying last year the phone screens don't scratch if you look after them. Low and behold my 15pro max has a load of micro scratches also for the first time.
You can collect up to 7 days after, so no stress. You just might have to wait when you arrive.
The reason why Networks are splitting Device and Airtime plans is because they can do "36 months" as they cannot keep you on for longer than 24 months deals with Airtime plans. Once 2 years has passed you are free to leave but you would still pay the remaining 12 months on your device solely.
Yep
Network contracts seem to not be worth it these days unless you know somebody or work for the network where you can get 20% discount or more..
My 15 pro max lasted for around 280 cycles before it dropped under 100% to be fair
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But you are still paying higher than the retail price even over 24 & 36 months period for device.
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I wish I'd known that. I always assumed that launch day collections had to be picked up on the day.
Im wondering whether it’s worth getting a contract tbh. Currently upgrade program for me is £55 a month which includes AppleCare and I’ve got a smarty sim, which is £15 a month for 180GB and includes EU roaming, unltd mins and texts……. But I want to get an AWU 2, and I can’t add that to my smarty data
I sent my iPhone 15 Pro off to WeBuyAnyPhone earlier today. After I sent I realised I still have the iOS 18.1 beta on it. Does anyone know if they'll accept? Can't see anything in their T&C's regarding software.
I spoke with a manager, and told her that the ordering is all wrong.
She apologised, and refunded me on one of my past straps. So I got £50.
She apologised, and refunded me on one of my past straps. So I got £50.
Day out 🙂Managed to get a 1TB DT Pro Max in Plymouth for release day ordering at 11pm last night, but i will be travelling from London to Plymouth to get it. Those 6 hours on the train will give me time to set my new baby upJesus how do they not have leather cases this year;(
Try EE SIMO Unlimited plans from £36 above which include Roaming and Watch data plan. If someone can help you with 50% off or 20% off its worth looking into
