Other UK iPhone 16/16 Plus/16 Pro/16 Pro Max Pre-release, Orders and Dispatch Thread

[Gubro]

I think it's 1pm based on when the Watch reviews were out

You were right, reviews are out!

 

[mozzamobile]

Just got my DPD notification from o2 as well as the delivery PIN so its on its way...

That has cheered me up, as been a stressful and ***** week

 

[jacklroberts]

iPhone 16 reviews are out

 

[Sal09]

 

[sim667]

EE are driving me a bit whacky. Turns out the contract hadn’t gone through, so rang them up and they put it through, but they said due to a system issue they haven’t been able to put it through with the F&F discount code and it’s just down as the 6m discount, but they’ll put the F&F code through later.

They weren’t forthcoming with this info though, I only noticed it on the confirmation.

But they’ll put contract they got me to approve online did say for the entire 24 months, but stupidly I didn’t download it 😭

Edit: just tried the link again and it allowed me to download it

 

[Sal09]

EE are driving me a bit whacky. Turns out the contract hadn’t gone through, so rang them up and they put it through, but they said due to a system issue they haven’t been able to put it through with the F&F discount code and it’s just down as the 6m discount, but they’ll put the F&F code through later.

They weren’t forthcoming with this info though, I only noticed it on the confirmation.

But they’ll put contract they got me to approve online did say for the entire 24 months, but stupidly I didn’t download it 😭

Edit: just tried the link again and it allowed me to download it

Yea. Always download your sales journey with EE.

 

[NickYanakiev]

You done your orders? or still on the fence?

I couldn't be more on the fence. Smallest hardware upgrade ever.

 

[Sal09]

I couldn't be more on the fence. Smallest hardware upgrade ever.

But haven't you placed an order already?

My logic is .. I've already sold my 15 Pro so might as well see it through now lol.

 

[Jay-Jacob]

Mine from Apple and still saying preparing to ship. Anyone got further than that? Hoping tomorrow status change ready for Friday.

 

[jacklroberts]

Mine from Apple and still saying preparing to ship. Anyone got further than that? Hoping tomorrow status change ready for Friday.

Same here, last year the same thing happened (switching to preparing to ship on the day of preorder) and then I got the email to say it had been dispatched the day before launch day and it arrived on launch day.

 

[David1986H]

This is the longest week of the year it feels like lol.

Just a quick side note, im over the moon on the performance boost Mac OS 15 and IOS 18 has given my MBP and iPhone 14 Plus. No need for the 16PM right? 😂

 

[NickYanakiev]

I will be bowing out of this year's upgrade. First time I won't be getting a new phone in a few years.

 

[David1986H]

Mine from Apple and still saying preparing to ship. Anyone got further than that? Hoping tomorrow status change ready for Friday.

They leave shipping till the day before usually. Last time I got an email around 3pm the day before saying my iPhone has beed shipped.

 

[morganthomas757]

What’s the chances there’ll be any in-store iPhones available to buy in a store like Birmingham city centre, in the days following release? Always done pre-orders the last few years but gave it a miss this time. Want to see them in store before I decide between the 16 Pro or Pro Max size-wise.

 

[Gary121121]

Hey, just joined 🙂

Got the 16 pro, is it much a upgrade from the 14 pro

Iv ordered it in desert but starting to think iv made a mistake and may look to girly, I normally get black so thought a change would be nice. If I cancel and Re order it’s a few weeks wait now

any advice 🤔

 

[crypthick]

Now have this but still says awaiting confirmation when I go to the order

 

[mozzamobile]

Hey, just joined 🙂

Got the 16 pro, is it much a upgrade from the 14 pro

Iv ordered it in desert but starting to think iv made a mistake and may look to girly, I normally get black so thought a change would be nice. If I cancel and Re order it’s a few weeks wait now

any advice 🤔

Just get a Skin for it, I have ordered the Desert Titanium as well, but also some Xtreme Skins just in case (as well as a case)..
No such thing as a phone colour been too girly, and if you want you can have pink if you so desire

 

[Sal09]

Hey, just joined 🙂

Got the 16 pro, is it much a upgrade from the 14 pro

Iv ordered it in desert but starting to think iv made a mistake and may look to girly, I normally get black so thought a change would be nice. If I cancel and Re order it’s a few weeks wait now

any advice 🤔

Get black or stone grey silicone case.

I tell you it will look 🔥

 

[Apples n' Stone]

Does anyone else miss the flight tracking for iPhone launch? 😅 As much as I am pleased we've got a reliable delivery system, and shorter wait times.

 

[Qountdown]

I will be bowing out of this year's upgrade. First time I won't be getting a new phone in a few years.

Stay strong brother. I've been fighting the temptation to pre-order since last Friday. I have the money it's not the issue, I feel like I would be letting myself down upgrading from a 15 pro max. Give it another week and we'll forget all about it (I hope 😅).

 

[David1986H]

Get black or stone grey silicone case.

I tell you it will look 🔥

@Gary121121 I ordered Surphy silicone cases in both black and stone that came last week.
High quality and far cheaper than apples. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D9Q8Q2S3?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

 

[Balthazar_66]

Just get a Skin for it, I have ordered the Desert Titanium as well, but also some Xtreme Skins just in case (as well as a case)..
No such thing as a phone colour been too girly, and if you want you can have pink if you so desire

How do you rate the Xtreme skins? Haven’t had something like that for a while as I’ve always gone for a case.

 

[Sal09]

How do you rate the Xtreme skins? Haven’t had something like that for a while as I’ve always gone for a case.

Highly.

Ive been using them for 5 years now and never disappoint me. CS is top notch as well.

 

[ApplePM]

What’s the chances there’ll be any in-store iPhones available to buy in a store like Birmingham city centre, in the days following release? Always done pre-orders the last few years but gave it a miss this time. Want to see them in store before I decide between the 16 Pro or Pro Max size-wise.

I believe any stock that comes in is updated on the website/app every morning around 6am or 7am. I can never remember which. Also stock would be more available if you went via the iPhone Upgrade Route but you could always get to the store and change your mind but the phone is reserved for you.

 

[David1986H]

After watching these iPhone 16 / 16 pro reviews I'll be turning the camera control button off. For me its easier just to tap the screen to take a quick pic/vid.