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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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Same. 12 mini to pro. I’ll miss the smaller size but that’s unavoidable now anyway.
And my battery health is now 72%…
Forgive my question if it sounds silly but the last two iPhones I’ve bought (regular 11 and 13 PM) I’ve paid for the phone on finance and then had a seperate sim only plan.
Is it cheaper these days to still do that or should I wait and go though a carrier?
I’m with three and I can get sim only unlimited everything for £21 a month plus the 16PM 1TB for £66 a month through the Barclays finance direct with Apple, totalling £87 a month effectively. Is it likely Three will have cheaper offers on Friday? Sorry it’s just been a while since I’ve had an old fashioned contract haha
Is it cheaper these days to still do that or should I wait and go though a carrier?
I’m with three and I can get sim only unlimited everything for £21 a month plus the 16PM 1TB for £66 a month through the Barclays finance direct with Apple, totalling £87 a month effectively. Is it likely Three will have cheaper offers on Friday? Sorry it’s just been a while since I’ve had an old fashioned contract haha
Webuyanyphone.com .. no clue what they’re like but I trust TopCashback who I’ve had interaction with for a fair number of years now
Not bothering now. Done a pre order finance. Also, can’t be bothered going all the way to Apple Store which is about 50 mins for me. Easier letting the phone come to me.
It just means checkout is quicker than those who have to pick the phone, sort out payments etc. preorder means just click and done (if you can get on the site!!)
You haven’t pre ordered until you confirm on Friday
Yes, 1pm.
sorry been having too much fun at the Disco .rd not had much time to look here
you've not actually pre-ordered, just completed the finance authorisation (if you took out the 24 m 0%). you still need to actually pre-order from Friday 13th 1PM. Completing the finance application and being approved doesn't garuntee you a phone so you really need to complete the process when the store opens at 1pm.
1pm on 13th... been that time for many a year now in the uk
you've not actually pre-ordered, just completed the finance authorisation (if you took out the 24 m 0%). you still need to actually pre-order from Friday 13th 1PM. Completing the finance application and being approved doesn't garuntee you a phone so you really need to complete the process when the store opens at 1pm.
1pm on 13th... been that time for many a year now in the uk
With EE seemingly getting rid of the Upgrade Anytime feature - whats the best course if you want to upgrade every year?
Do you have to buy out your contract?
Do you have to buy out your contract?
I believe so. But a few years ago I stopped getting the phone through my carrier — instead I buy directly from Apple and have a sim-only deal with 3.
I think this is what I will do when my contracts runs out early next year
It’s definitely been easier for me. My sim deal is from before they reintroduced roaming charges so I get totally free international data and calls/texts, which I would lose if I changed to a new plan.
So whenever I want to upgrade my phone I just trade in with Apple. 20 months ago I got the 14 and they put the trade in value to clear the finance, this time there’s only £155 outstanding so I’ll clear that myself and am putting the full £485 trade in value to lower the cost of the new handset. The monthly cost will then only be £25 - which is cheaper than the £38 of my current 14PM (because I’m going for the pro, not pro max), and without affecting my tariff.
I presume there’s no difference in adding AppleCare later (assuming no theft/loss).
Actually have hanger insurance through Barclays but it’s just not as seamless or trustworthy as Apple care so something to think through
Actually have hanger insurance through Barclays but it’s just not as seamless or trustworthy as Apple care so something to think through
Doubtful - I didn’t even know it was a thing until reading it on here yesterday. People outside of forums are always significantly different to people on forums.