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

[AVBeatMan]

Surprising how different the arrangements and vibe seems to be between Apple Stores. The Belfast store sounds to be less than fun. Manchester Trafford Centre was busy but not rammed, with a friendly relaxed vibe from both the staff controlling the line/in-store and other people in line. Had a pleasant chat with the guy behind me who was going from a 13PM to a 16PM, comparing out upgrade options and choices.


How was queuing on the public walkway being handled in Liverpool One? Not masses of space outside the store there.

There was only about 14-15 of us outside. Moved in pretty quick.

 

[welshboyuk]

I ordered AppleCare with my phone (and watch) and it’s not applied if I check the warranty, does it take a few days?

 

[Bungleaio]

I managed to pick my phone up on the way home from work despite it having a collection window for tomorrow. The store was rammed but I saw the guy that sold me my mbp in feb and iPad Pro in may. As soon as he finished serving the customer he was with he served me straight away, avoiding any of the disorganised queue that was there.

 

[Nem]

Just got to Meadowhall for 8pm collection and queue is easily 50+ people long!

 

[ThatsMeRight]

I ordered AppleCare with my phone (and watch) and it’s not applied if I check the warranty, does it take a few days?

I remember with my iPad that it took maybe one or two hours (maybe a bit longer?) before it showed up.

 

[waquzy]

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iPhone Pro arrived an hour ago.

Such a nice colour

 

[Jay-Jacob]

I had the same issue, but I decided to reboot the watch and once it booted back up, and I entered the passcode, the watch finished pairing with my iPhone 16 Pro.

Glad to know I am not only one having issues.

 

[Broken Hope]

Doesn’t look like WiFi 7 support is there yet, I can find no settings and nothing regarding MLO or 320Hz

 

[jayjay2244]

My 256GB Midnight Black 16PM that I ordered on the 13th at 1:23 PM and had a due date of the 25th-30th just swapped to preparing to ship🤞

 

[Webcat86]

For anyone wanting a size comparison this is the 14 Pro Max next to the 16 Pro

 

[Blazingsaddle]

My 256GB Midnight Black 16PM that I ordered on the 13th at 1:23 PM and had a due date of the 25th-30th just swapped to preparing to ship🤞View attachment 2423532

Mines been at this stage since last night, hoping it comes on Monday.

 

[jayjay2244]

Mines been at this stage since last night, hoping it comes on Monday.

Damn, maybe I got my hopes up too much, I was hoping that it would dispatch tonight and delivery tomorrow... We can hope 😅

 

[d245770q]

My 256GB Midnight Black 16PM that I ordered on the 13th at 1:23 PM and had a due date of the 25th-30th just swapped to preparing to ship🤞View attachment 2423532

Same!

 

[pcfarrar]

I ordered AppleCare with my phone (and watch) and it’s not applied if I check the warranty, does it take a few days?

I phoned Apple support and they said wait a few days for it to apply.

 

[Blazingsaddle]

Damn, maybe I got my hopes up too much, I was hoping that it would dispatch tonight and delivery tomorrow... We can hope 😅

I’ve been hoping the same but saw someone else with the same delivery estimate is getting it Monday.

 

[X3150]

Sorry if it’s already been posted but which screen protectors are people using? I use to use the ESR Armor ones but for some reason I cannot find them.

 

[jayjay2244]

I’ve been hoping the same but saw someone else with the same delivery estimate is getting it Monday.

Shame we can't do the UPS trick with UK orders to get a peek into shipping 😅

 

[Neil Harrison]

Anyone using o2 eSIM?

 

[danb1979]

Parcelforce app pinged... Got all excited (well, still am TBH)... Just my black AWU2 on its way to me for Monday it says 👌🏼

No updates re 16PM but I have been late to the game

I reckon it'll be a few weeks before I see it

 

[AnDi86]

Ordered a cheap case in the mean time

TORRAS Ultra Thin for iPhone 16 Pro Max Case it’s not to my liking, what’s everyone using?

 

[AnDi86]

Anyone using o2 eSIM?

I can’t find the option to switch to an eSIM on the o2 app I want to move away from the physical but they don’t make it easy

 

[mozzamobile]

I can’t find the option to switch to an eSIM on the o2 app I want to move away from the physical but they don’t make it easy

my advice dont bother, you will be in for a world of pain, stick to physical sims

 

[Neil Harrison]

my advice dont bother, you will be in for a world of pain, stick to physical sims

I wish I hadn’t. I cannot use my phone cos I cannot transfer my eSim

 

[AnDi86]

my advice dont bother, you will be in for a world of pain, stick to physical sims

Noted! Feel apple will end up forcing it eventually over here the way they do in the states

 

[ShaunFrancis]

Has anyone with their new phone installed iOS 18.1? Or debating doing it? Sorry that it’s not to do with orders and dispatch haha.