Other UK iPhone (2018) XS/XS Max/XR Pre-Orders and Dispatch Thread

[SuperDan89]

First time posting here but had to say I love the new iPhone XS. It’s the newest iPhone I’ve had since the iPhone 5 back in 2012! (which still works pretty well considering). Anywho, the screen is just amazing and a total game changer to what I’ve been used to over these almost 6 years. I will say, I’m glad I went for the XS over the XS Max, as I prefer the smaller phone to an iPad mini-mini Plus my mate just picked up his Max a few hours ago and it’s sticking out of his pocket lol so he’s carrying it in his backpack instead, amazing screen though.

Anywho, it’s nice to have an phone that updates again! Hope everyone is enjoying their new phones (or soon will be)

 

[mustu]

guy can you reserve and collect in store? do you have to pay for it and the time of reservation or you pay when you go to collect it?

 

[dan-K]

guy can you reserve and collect in store? do you have to pay for it and the time of reservation or you pay when you go to collect it?

You pay when you collect in store

 

[chen23]

Trying to join the iPhone upgrade program today but for collection on Tuesday but only seems to be offering collection today; can you only reserve for same day collection?

 

[sparkie1984]

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Hey, yeah mine’s showing as dispatched and it’s the first time I’m ordering a phone from them too.

Mines also dispatched over night!! Yay
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Not heard of this? How's it better? I just bought AC+ for my XS Max.

When I was looking it’s longer coverage and no excess, however it doesn’t appear to be available and on the XS where it is available it’s £205!! So I’ll go AppleCare instead as it’s dearer.

 

[Sheza]

Trying to join the iPhone upgrade program today but for collection on Tuesday but only seems to be offering collection today; can you only reserve for same day collection?

Yes mate same day only.

 

[alFR]

Loving the XS so far. Anyone else noticed that the soap bubble wallpapers are live (the pattern on the bubble will twist and distort if you press on the screen then flow back when you let go)? Nice little touch.

 

[Azzin]

Mines also dispatched over night!! Yay
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When I was looking it’s longer coverage and no excess, however it doesn’t appear to be available and on the XS where it is available it’s £205!! So I’ll go AppleCare instead as it’s dearer.

For me, the main advantage of AC+ is that it’s sorted in store.

I know not everyone has an Apple store close by, but I do, and being able to take my dead/smashed/whatever iPhone in and get it replaced is a major plus.

Most bank & home insurance policies (and I presume JL too) will only send it away for repair and that’s when it ceases to be worth the money (again, for me).

 

[Gimmi]

HSBC have confirmed that it doesn’t work on new phones. Possibly an update this weekend but I wouldn’t hold your breath.

Thanks, definitely not holding my breath! Was going to send my 8+ to Music Magpie yesterday but restored it and put the HSBC apps back onto it. Grrrr!

 

[RossP81]

Had to cancel my reservation yesterday whilst in the que in store and I was next.... Had to be home for the Missus to go out
Reserved this morning for collection today though

 

[alFR]

Thanks, definitely not holding my breath! Was going to send my 8+ to Music Magpie yesterday but restored it and put the HSBC apps back onto it. Grrrr!

What do the apps do that’s better than just using the website in Safari?

 

[Gimmi]

Anyone noticed slightly warmer screens compared to an x?

Yes!! Someone posted yesterday that their screen had a pinkish tinge to it. I thought ‘oh here we go again, it’ll be pinkgate next’. Then I noticed mine had it too.

 

[alFR]

Yes!! Someone posted yesterday that their screen had a pinkish tinge to it. I thought ‘oh here we go again, it’ll be pinkgate next’. Then I noticed mine had it too.

I’ll tell you something odd: when I got my X last year it looked warmer than my 7 and warmer compared to my iPad Pro (both with true tone enabled). When I was setting my XS up last night I had the X next to the iPad: they looked identical and the XS looked a bit warmer than both. At this point I think it’s my eyes, either that or they tweaked the X True Tone over the last year and will likely do so again for the XS.

 

[Gimmi]

What do the apps do that’s better than just using the website in Safari?

Instant log in, fast balance, easy set up of new payees, generation of security codes. I no longer have a security device, so rely on the app for that.

 

[SayCheese]

Yes but aren’t you paying g for WiFi too?
Something is wrong with the Tapatalk app and I can’t see what I’m typing?!!!

Yeah I'm paying for WiFi but I like the idea of getting my money's worth from O2

 

[Gimmi]

I’ll tell you something odd: when I got my X last year it looked warmer than my 7 and warmer compared to my iPad Pro (both with true tone enabled). When I was setting my XS up last night I had the X next to the iPad: they looked identical and the XS looked a bit warmer than both. At this point I think it’s my eyes, either that or they tweaked the X True Tone over the last year and will likely do so again for the XS.

Exactly the same for me last year when X compared to 8+ and iPad Pro. (Yes, I got two iPhones last year!)
Like you, I didn’t notice any difference last night but it was very noticeable earlier this morning. Night shift was off, so it wasn’t that. I turned brightness up but it didn’t help.
Seems a bit better now though. Must be getting used to it!

 

[maka344]

Wow. Lots of stock in all configs in all London stores.

 

[ianwums]

Hi folks, hope everyone is enjoying their new devices.

Just looking to see if anyone has had a similar experience with Carphone Warehouse. On Thursday night (after their 9pm cutoff) I ordered iPhone XS (Space Grey 256 gig), Series 4 Watch and a 12 month EE SIM. I had to chase them on Friday afternoon via webchat to get them to process the order. I passed credit check (for the EE Contract) and they have taken a card payment for the phone and watch. They were confident that I would get delivery today (Sat).

As of this morning I have not had a DPD app notification or any tracking details. When I asked them yesterday they said I won't hear from DPD or them until mid morning on day of delivery.

For every other delivery via DPD I have always received tracking details and a notification the evening before, and then on the day a further message with the 1 hour delivery slot.

So, has anyone had this experience with CPW / DPD? Perhaps I'm being cynical but my instinct says I won't get a delivery today.

TLDR: Has anyone not received DPD details until the day of their delivery rather than the evening before?

 

[brobert99]

Had to cancel my reservation yesterday whilst in the que in store and I was next.... Had to be home for the Missus to go out
Reserved this morning for collection today though

How do you reserve it for store pickup? Do Apple still have a reserve and collect link on their site as I can’t seem to find it? Thanks

 

[madmads]

Well I'm loving my XS Max. Still not sold on the size yet. Still might be too big. Am doing parkrun this morning so see how it feels running with it!

 

[Azzin]

Hi folks, hope everyone is enjoying their new devices.

Just looking to see if anyone has had a similar experience with Carphone Warehouse. On Friday night (after their 9pm cutoff) I ordered iPhone XS (Space Grey 256 gig), Series 4 Watch and a 12 month EE SIM. I had to chase them on Saturday via webchat to get them to process the order. I passed credit check (for the EE Contract) and they have taken a card payment for the phone and watch. They were confident that I would get delivery today (Sat).

As of this morning I have not had a DPD app notification or any tracking details. When I asked them yesterday they said I won't hear from DPD or them until mid morning on day of delivery.

For every other delivery via DPD I have always received tracking details and a notification the evening before, and then on the day a further message with the 1 hour delivery slot.

So, has anyone had this experience with CPW / DPD? Perhaps I'm being cynical but my instinct says I won't get a delivery today.

TLDR: Has anyone not received DPD details until the day of their delivery rather than the evening before?

I thought they delivered next working day, rather than the next day?

So your phone will prob turn up Monday or Tuesday?
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How do you reserve it for store pickup? Do Apple still have a reserve and collect link on their site as I can’t seem to find it? Thanks

Use the app.

 

[Sheza]

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How do you reserve it for store pickup? Do Apple still have a reserve and collect link on their site as I can’t seem to find it? Thanks

you add to basked as usual and then instead of shipping select in store pickup at the checkout. But your area might not have stock obviously.

 

[ianwums]

I thought they delivered next working day, rather than the next day?

So your phone will prob turn up Monday or Tuesday?
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Use the app.

Thanks Azzin. I just realised I wrote Friday night above, it was actually late Thursday night.

Anyway, CPW were offering next day delivery including at weekends for orders placed up to 9pm. So it is meant to be delivered today. Whether they will fail remains to be seen. Just seems odd to not get shipping confirmation the night before. I'll try and call them shortly. Going away tomorrow so if they don't delivery today then I will cancel and buy elsewhere.

Cheers.

 

[rews]

What speed are you getting with o2?

My o2 sim doesn’t activate until Monday so still using my EE sim until they switch my number. I fear I’ve been spoilt with EE’s crazy speeds but I’m hoping it’ll be fairly unnoticeable.

 

[maka344]

Thanks Azzin. I just realised I wrote Friday night above, it was actually late Thursday night.

Anyway, CPW were offering next day delivery including at weekends for orders placed up to 9pm. So it is meant to be delivered today. Whether they will fail remains to be seen. Just seems odd to not get shipping confirmation the night before. I'll try and call them shortly. Going away tomorrow so if they don't delivery today then I will cancel and buy elsewhere.

Cheers.

Download the DPD app and register your mobile number. It will show any deliveries that are assigned to your number.