Other UK iPhone (2017) X(Ten)/8/8+ Pre-Orders and Dispatch Thread

[daleski75]

Which reports might they be? The only ones I've seen have been negative all the way!

https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...ispatch-thread.2065306/page-161#post-25123638

 

[snarlz]

https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...ispatch-thread.2065306/page-161#post-25123638

Sorry, I need to keep up!

 

[The Game 161]

Just hope the carriers get enough even though we know the online store will come first

 

[troubleonline]

I say that having had a new iPhone every year since the very first one in November 2007. I've had every model except the 5c and the SE.

I've had every model except the 3G and the 6 and now the 8!

 

[CD3660]

https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...ispatch-thread.2065306/page-161#post-25123638

That article is not very encouraging in my view.

There are clear production issues to do with 3D sensors and 10m units for a world wide launch in November doesn't sound a lot. Nor for that matter does 40 million by Christmas.

 

[daleski75]

I've had 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, 5, 6P, 7P from memory with a huge amount of android phones in-between, but this year onwards I am going to force myself to stick to iOS only.
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That article is not very encouraging in my view.

There are clear production issues to do with 3D sensors and 10m units for a world wide launch in November doesn't sound a lot. Nor for that matter does 40 million by Christmas.

It's a bit better than 10,000 being produced per day but either way you look at it if you don't get it immediately be prepared to wait or look for another phone.

 

[CD3660]

I've had every model except the 3G and the 6 and now the 8!

Ah, but if you are getting the X, the 8 does not count.

 

[troubleonline]

I've had 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, 5, 6P, 7P from memory with a huge amount of android phones in-between, but this year onwards I am going to force myself to stick to iOS only.
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It's a bit better than 10,000 being produced per day but either way you look at it if you don't get it immediately be prepared to wait or look for another phone.

I've never had an android phone but having tried my parents I know I hate them lol! A year or two before the first iPhone I had an O2 XDA which was windows based and it was probably first phone I had with decent email functionality. I used it for organising our wedding and honeymoon.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/EXEC-SMART-PHONE-PDA-PHONE-LAPTOP/dp/B000M5F0LM
Was like a brick (at least like 3 7+'s together) but great at the time!

Ah, but if you are getting the X, the 8 does not count.

I know but I laughed as I was nearly forgetting that it will be another I've not had. Maybe that's why some people are getting until the X so they can say they had every model.

 

[ct2k7]

Turns out its not an exclusive though, they're the only carrier who can support it as things stand. Which still seems strange to me - I'd have thought it would be worthwhile for others to invest in.

Did any more analysts back up the single story from last week saying the X hadn't even started production yet?

I’m using exclusive in the same way that Apple Retail store staff did.

I am fully well aware that there are technological barriers surrounding adoption.

 

[CD3660]

... I know but I laughed as I was nearly forgetting that it (the 8) will be another I've not had. Maybe that's why some people are getting (it) until the X so they can say they had every model.

How did you guess what I was up to?
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If anyone is interested in the Anker Power Touch 5, a 5w wireless charger (same speed of charging as a standard iPhone plug) it's available from Amazon (link below) for £11.04 rather than the usual £16.99 using the discount code KON4XZKW, and that includes Amazon Prime next day delivery where applicable.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01N3XH3KQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2PGPJL0BBLHLX&psc=1

That's what I'd call a bargain! Very cheap wireless charging from a known and trusted brand.

Well, my discounted Anker Power Touch 5 was delivered today but it seems to be faulty. The blue light comes on but I can't get it to charge any of 3 phones that I have tried (either with or without cases). It's a bit disappointing.

Anyone else got theirs? If so, any problems?

 

[lyceumHQ]

My cousin is currently working in the US. She is getting her phone there. They've told her the warranty is world wide.

She's offered to pick me one up too. Not sure what to do. Warranty wise being in the UK I know I get two years. But it works out at £560 for the 64gb 8.

 

[wizzywig27]

I have been using a Galaxy S8+ for the last week and I have to say that it is a seriously impressive piece of kit.

I’ve been using the S8 since launch day back in April (moved from iPhone 7+), all started well, but the battery life is nothing short of the worst I’ve ever had, which is a far cry from when I first got it when it was the best I’d ever had. People did say that over time the battery drain gets worse.

One thing I will say that when I pick up the S8 after using the iPhone 8+ it still feels amazing in the hand and makes the iPhone look like a very old phone....but I still love my iPhone

 

[CD3660]

I’ve been using the S8 since launch day back in April (moved from iPhone 7+), all started well, but the battery life is nothing short of the worst I’ve ever had, which is a far cry from when I first got it when it was the best I’d ever had. People did say that over time the battery drain gets worse.

One thing I will say that when I pick up the S8 after using the iPhone 8+ it still feels amazing in the hand and makes the iPhone look like a very old phone....but I still love my iPhone

Yes it's a beautiful phone but I know what you mean about iPhones (I've had so many).

Surprised to hear about the battery degradation. At the moment it is excellent, far better than my 7+ was. I haven't used the 8+ enough to form a solid opinion about the battery in that.

 

[Azzin]

My cousin is currently working in the US. She is getting her phone there. They've told her the warranty is world wide.

She's offered to pick me one up too. Not sure what to do. Warranty wise being in the UK I know I get two years. But it works out at £560 for the 64gb 8.

You don’t get 2 years in the UK, but that is a common misconception.

I would get one in the US for sure, in fact I was thinking of picking up an X, as I’m there running the New York marathon, which is on release day weekend.
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How did you guess what I was up to?
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Well, my discounted Anker Power Touch 5 was delivered today but it seems to be faulty. The blue light comes on but I can't get it to charge any of 3 phones that I have tried (either with or without cases). It's a bit disappointing.

Anyone else got theirs? If so, any problems?

Mine is a bedside charger, but it worked fine last night (only arrived yesterday).

 

[IamDave]

Managed to call Apple today about extending the return window due to the current stock shortages and was directed to their sales department. Very helpful they have agreed to extend the return window for me and I’ve placed an order for a new phone (made payment as normal) and will return the current one for refund once the new one appears.

 

[Jinjin]

First foray into the world of Apple Watch. Ordered this morning and finally collected! Should keep me busy until the X comes along!

 

[BMox81]

Got my 8 up and running a little while ago - really pleased I went with the Space grey this time round. Just a really good looking phone IMO - the glass back definitely gives it that premium feel.

It definitely feels a lot snappier than my 7 in terms of moving around the apps/Touch ID.

 

[Lunfai]

First foray into the world of Apple Watch. Ordered this morning and finally collected! Should keep me busy until the X comes along!

You’re going to love it! Not too keen on the red dot tho after seeing one in store. I hope the redesign won’t have the dot on it when it’s released.

 

[d123]

EE get speeds up to 60MB Vodafone certainly don’t get near these speeds. I left Vodafone 2-3 years ago due to their shocking signal in most places.

EE get speeds a lot higher than 60Mb/s.

My local mast (currently not running at full speed due to a back haul issue, hence the low upload)

Working perfectly, this is what EE is capable of:

 

[lyceumHQ]

You don’t get 2 years in the UK, but that is a common misconception.

I would get one in the US for sure, in fact I was thinking of picking up an X, as I’m there running the New York marathon, which is on release day weekend.
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Mine is a bedside charger, but it worked fine last night (only arrived yesterday).

I know you done officially. But Apple have always sorted my phone for me in the second year if it's developed a problem.

That said I could get the phone plus apple care and still save £30. That way I know I'm covered for two years warranty wise.

 

[aldo82]

Well I didn't end up with an 8 plus today despite reserving one online. My train into London was late and I was left with only 15 mins in store which wasn't long enough to have a good play, fully make the decision and get it bought. Assuming they let me reserve agin, I could get one at the weekend.

I liked it a lot. Only thing that concerns me is the font size is quite small in some apps, even with dynamic text size turned up. I have a vision impairment so really small fonts is bad for me and android does pretty well and making the fonts large everywhere. It feels like on iOS some app developers favour design over usability for people like me and restrict the font size to small. But the 3 finger accessibility zoom is very good on iOS and better than what android offers

 

[d123]

You don’t get 2 years in the UK, but that is a common misconception.

I know you done officially. But Apple have always sorted my phone for me in the second year if it's developed a problem.

If you buy directly from Apple you do get 2 years cover now, the second year is termed “consumer law warranty”. I’ve had 3 phones and an iPad replaced in the second year now, this only applies if Apple were the direct retailer.

Here’s how it’s described on the most recent one I did.

 

[wizzywig27]

Yes it's a beautiful phone but I know what you mean about iPhones (I've had so many).

Surprised to hear about the battery degradation. At the moment it is excellent, far better than my 7+ was. I haven't used the 8+ enough to form a solid opinion about the battery in that.

Started really well but ended up being constantly on charge at work. By 9am (start at 8) was on about 85% with hardly any use, mat have been a rogue app who knows

 

[Azzin]

If you buy directly from Apple you do get 2 years cover now, the second year is termed “consumer law warranty”. I’ve had 3 phones and an iPad replaced in the second year now, this only applies if Apple were the direct retailer.

Here’s how it’s described on the most recent one I did.

I know, I was just trying to make the point that it’s not a “2 years warranty in the UK” thing, it’s something Apple do (assuming as you say, that they were the original retailer).

 

[KrisLord]

My cousin is currently working in the US. She is getting her phone there. They've told her the warranty is world wide.

She's offered to pick me one up too. Not sure what to do. Warranty wise being in the UK I know I get two years. But it works out at £560 for the 64gb 8.

I’m not 100% in this but the US don’t normally get unlocked iPhones from day 1. They’ll be locked to whichever US network you choose.

At least that’s how it used to be.