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Splashing the cash this September?


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limajpeg

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Sep 23, 2016
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think that's might have been when you pay in advance and collect.

I know it was for an iUP as I had reserved a slot and it was for a far off Apple store and I had to phone the store up as I was running late. The employee said it was fine and mentioned that they are holding it anyway for that period of time (weeks/days can’t remember exact length), they may have been incorrect however.
 
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Dino F

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Sep 16, 2010
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...whats that icon (not the 'headphones' one but the straight line next to it)?!
o_O

EDIT - Is that showing the battery for your connected EarPods?
 

Jinjin

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What sim deals are you guys on?

Planning for the iPhone XS extra big this year sim free.

I got

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That came with a £100 Visa gift card too. I had to wait till Black Friday for this..

Might be worth holding out till then as you may find better offers. Get a monthly sim to tie you over 2 months?
 
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JamesHP

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Feb 6, 2010
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What sim deals are you guys on?

Planning for the iPhone XS extra big this year sim free.
I've stayed on my Vodafone £22.38 a month deal with 20gb data and unlimited mins/texts. The big draw for me is free Spotify Premium for the length of the contract (prefer it vastly to Apple Music!)
 

Dino F

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What sim deals are you guys on?

Planning for the iPhone XS extra big this year sim free.


I just have an EE sim only deal - £16.99 a month with 10GB Data (I don't even get through half this, so its sufficient for me!), Unlimited Calls and Texts although can't actually see this offer on their website anymore?!
 

mrandyyu

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Sep 9, 2016
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I just have an EE sim only deal - £16.99 a month with 10GB Data (I don't even get through half this, so its sufficient for me!), Unlimited Calls and Texts although can't actually see this offer on their website anymore?!

I was on this very deal until very recently when I was due for renewal/cancellation. Saw a similar deal from Three for less but I prefer EE, called EE up and they recut the deal to £15 for 8GB. I normally only get through about 5-6GB a month, so took the saving.
 
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JamesHP

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....where is everybody going, to collect their phones?!

We should make an effort to meet up outside the :apple: Stores, to put real life faces to all these usernames!!!!!!!

:p:p

I know @Jinjin will be going to Bromley - same as me!!!

Manchester Arndale most likely for me - unless the only availability is Trafford Centre, in which case I'll make the drive up there instead!
 
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Nextup12

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Hi all,

I’ve been scrolling through this forum and thread for a little while to gain some insight into how the process works so I’d like to say thanks to you all for the info you’ve shared. I’ve never preordered an iPhone directly through Apple, only ever through a carrier back in Australia, but I’ll be giving it a go this time around.

I have a question about the likelihood of getting a preorder phone and when the next availabilities might be if you miss out? I am leaving the UK to travel for 4 months on the 28th September so really hoping I can land a new iPhone before then. I am concerned that if I place an order online and miss out on the first release that the phone will be delivered while I’m gone.

With this is mind, do you guys think placing a pre-order to pick up in store would be a better option? Am I able to cancel the order altogether if they allocate me a phone after the date that I leave?

Sorry for the 50 questions and I’m probably over-complicating it, just trying to make sure I’m prepared and know what I’m in for!

Thanks guys
 

AVBeatMan

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Nov 10, 2010
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Ok, decided I’d get a locked-in price from Envirofone for my immaculate unlocked iPhone X (256gb) before the slide begins. £635. Seems ok for a no hassle trade-in especially if the predictions about lower pricing this year are correct.

Hopefully the new one will be available by the time I have to send mine in. From recollection they give you 14 days and often extend that by a week.

Minded to go for an XS Plus. :)

You’re the same as me. It’s all about timing now. I hope we get a 7 day extension. All depends on if you can get a new iPhone for release day. Be lovely to get one then and then send the current X off.
 

Furzul

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Jan 13, 2013
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Hi all,

I’ve been scrolling through this forum and thread for a little while to gain some insight into how the process works so I’d like to say thanks to you all for the info you’ve shared. I’ve never preordered an iPhone directly through Apple, only ever through a carrier back in Australia, but I’ll be giving it a go this time around.

I have a question about the likelihood of getting a preorder phone and when the next availabilities might be if you miss out? I am leaving the UK to travel for 4 months on the 28th September so really hoping I can land a new iPhone before then. I am concerned that if I place an order online and miss out on the first release that the phone will be delivered while I’m gone.

With this is mind, do you guys think placing a pre-order to pick up in store would be a better option? Am I able to cancel the order altogether if they allocate me a phone after the date that I leave?

Sorry for the 50 questions and I’m probably over-complicating it, just trying to make sure I’m prepared and know what I’m in for!

Thanks guys

There will be no problem about cancelling the order as long as it has not gone to ‘preparing for dispatch’.
 

Damon2

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Oct 17, 2016
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If you watch this podcast about 10 mins in, they are saying the two OLED models will start at 128gb, and the iphone 9 will start at 64gb. But we will not know for definite until Wednesday.

https://www.macworld.com/article/3303460/apple/macworld-podcast-episode-620.html

EDIT Sorry forgot to put the link in.
Will have a listen, wonder what their source is.

But honestly don't see it happening, I think the 64GB will remain and they'll have three tiers 64/256/512GB or just stick to 64/256.

Dream come true If they did, but its Apple.
 

Jinjin

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Mar 22, 2011
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Hi all,

I’ve been scrolling through this forum and thread for a little while to gain some insight into how the process works so I’d like to say thanks to you all for the info you’ve shared. I’ve never preordered an iPhone directly through Apple, only ever through a carrier back in Australia, but I’ll be giving it a go this time around.

I have a question about the likelihood of getting a preorder phone and when the next availabilities might be if you miss out? I am leaving the UK to travel for 4 months on the 28th September so really hoping I can land a new iPhone before then. I am concerned that if I place an order online and miss out on the first release that the phone will be delivered while I’m gone.

With this is mind, do you guys think placing a pre-order to pick up in store would be a better option? Am I able to cancel the order altogether if they allocate me a phone after the date that I leave?

Sorry for the 50 questions and I’m probably over-complicating it, just trying to make sure I’m prepared and know what I’m in for!

Thanks guys

Hi. You’ve not said which model you might be going for. I assume you’re looking to preorder 8.01 on Friday like the rest of us? :)

IMO the XS will be the phone with the greatest availability followed by the XS+ then 9.

Apples shipping estimates usually start with “delivers 24th, ships 3-7 days, 7-10 days, 1-2 weeks.. etc” (similar wording and timings etc)

The rate at which stock estimates change will depend on stock levels and demand so if you’re quick on the order first thing Friday (8.01am) then you’ll likely get release day stock or one soon after.

So worst case (based in my assumption in stock) you ordered a XS+ or 9 >8.20 onwards, you’ll be waiting a week or two for stock.

Saying all this, apple have history of under promising and over delivering. For the “high demand” of the X last year I placed my order at 8.08 and shipping estimates has slipped to 1-2 weeks, and moments later even further. (I’m not expecting the XS to be that quick off the shelf). Even based on my shipping estimates the order shipped quickly and was delivered and in my hands on the 9/10 with the release day being 3/10.

So my advice is be quick on the pre order, get our account in order (add the payment card you want to use in advance) and try getting on the website ASAP.

As it was mentioned before you can cancel your pre order before it’s ‘preparing for shipping’ so if you get a date you don’t like you can cancel (or wait a few days trying to secure store )

When it comes to trying to reserve in store stock, from the Saturday after launch day, so 22nd, you’ll be able to look at stock availability at Apple stores and reserve online. With this they usually update stock around 6am or people do get up early daily to check stock in the past. If you do find stock, you can reserve it and pop in store pay and collect.

It’s worth looking at sites like istocknow who offer live stock checkers with notifications.

If you’re also not fussed about buying directly from Apple, places like John Lewis, Argos, very.co.uk and others will have some stock too

Good luck!
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....where is everybody going, to collect their phones?!

We should make an effort to meet up outside the :apple: Stores, to put real life faces to all these usernames!!!!!!!

:p:p

I know @Jinjin will be going to Bromley - same as me!!!
yup, if the IUP upgrade is a breeze and I secure an XS for next friday, i'll be there!
 
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Damon2

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Oct 17, 2016
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So is everybody set on what model and what size?

Think I will stick with 256GB
Although I'm having second thoughts, XS 256GB it's looking like
Just think 64GB will be too much of a squeeze.

My 7 is still working fine but I want to upgrade to the XS.

I hope the price pleasantly surprises me, I keep flip flopping. I want one but I might not be able to justify to myself lol

Especially since I plan to buy outright but then again might do apple 0% 20 months. Will have to see the payments.
 

Tom_Aatje

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Sep 10, 2018
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Got an email from UAG with a sneak peak and what appears to be a centered camera. Possibly the 9 with LCD?
Not sure if right thread, wasn’t immediately clear which one the speculation thread was :)

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Ozanne

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Oct 27, 2017
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Are we sure pre-order day will be Friday? The last time they had the announcement on the Wednesday pre-orders went live on the Saturday. I have a feeling it’ll be then...
 

Jinjin

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Mar 22, 2011
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London, UK.
Are we sure pre-order day will be Friday? The last time they had the announcement on the Wednesday pre-orders went live on the Saturday. I have a feeling it’ll be then...

They’ve been Friday at 8.01am BST for longer than I care to remember. Will know more on weds
 
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