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Are you going to order the new iPhone 15?


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jav6454

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I got the first iPhone in July of 2007. My wife suggested I get it! She saw me eyeing it and finally suggested I get one. It was amazing as we really didn't have $500 to spend on a cell phone. I got the 4GB model, which was pretty good as there were no apps to put on it and the photos were around 300 to 600 KB for a 1200 x 1600 pixel image. I think my music library was a handful of mostly 64kbps files, so it didn't require much space.

I've had a new one every year since, and at least one year I got two- in 2017 I got an 8 Plus, and gave it to my wife when a month later I got my X. They were both amazing screens!

I have another Pro Max on the way. I love the big 6.7" screen and marvel at the stunningly beautiful 3.5" original iPhone screen, described by Steve Jobs as a "big screen." And compared to the little Sony Ericson and Motorola phones I had before that, the 3.5" screen was huge, and colorful.

Bummed i'll be traveling when the 15 Pro Max arrives, but that happens every few years as I do travel a lot in September and October.

Enjoy your new phones, everybody!

PS Amazing that on ordering day this thread is over 200 pages!
I got the 8GB model and I rocked that bad boy until the 3GS.
 

ck3801

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I’m part of Wave 2
 

jav6454

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Wow! Started with the Original iPhone. Mad respect! That's so cool.

Have you been upgrading every year?
No, I stopped upgrading every year as I realized I loved generational jumps rather than short iterations.

For instance, jumping from original, 3G, 3GS, 4 to 4S felt thrilling as things did change a lot. However, after hitting the 5S and then 7... each iteration felt smaller than what I was used to.

Now, I'm jumping from a 12 Pro to a 15 Pro and I still feel like it's a bit less. I do understand the power of the cameras and A17, but other than that.
 

AceMason

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Pretty sure a tracking number populated for you. Check the UPS app with the phone number associated with the order.
Ohh that makes sense, I normally receive an update via UPS mychoice but this year I put in my partner's contact info since he'll be home when it is delivered. Can I just add the phone number to my UPS account or create a brand new one with that phone number?
 

naturalstar

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Mar 9, 2012
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And I’m now good. Whatever tracking numbers showing in MyChoice for me were verified as inaccurate.

I have the true number now. Wave 2. Downloaded AfterShip as well.


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EDIT: And now the UPS app has populated properly. Blessings to that helpful agent!

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BreakingKayfabe

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Ohh that makes sense, I normally receive an update via UPS mychoice but this year I put in my partner's contact info since he'll be home when it is delivered. Can I just add the phone number to my UPS account or create a brand new one with that phone number?
You can add the number to your account. It should show up after that. Because Apple’s status won’t show you “shipped” until Thursday.
 
Yes, they feel exactly the same (I bought an Apple one just for giggles) and Apple should be ashamed for the money grab. In fact, the phone's titanium and steel. Your shirt sleeve would work equally well.
How many times do you have to wash it? I wouldn’t trust a shirt or a dress wiping down the iPhone because Micro-abrasion and Micro-scratches are real.

Remember the Jet Black iPhone?

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And I’m now good. Whatever tracking numbers showing in MyChoice for me were verified as inaccurate.

I have the true number now. Wave 2. Downloaded AfterShip as well.


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Woo hoo! Member of Wave 2. Glad it worked out for you. Congratulations! Thank god you called otherwise who knows what kind of games UPS is playing with us this year with blocking the UPS tracking number.
 

xxray

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Jul 27, 2013
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I kind of regret not getting the Pro Max. Go big or go home lol. I may have to try it next year for sure. I’m seeing where the White Titanium isn’t really white white more silvery maybe. That’s kind of disappointing. When I made my decision I thought it was pretty white.

It might be a slightly darker white than last year, but in photos and videos, it looks pretty dang close to me. I wouldn’t worry about it.
 

jav6454

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Nov 14, 2007
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Check the Origin Scan stamp in the UPS App. If it says:

9/16 You are on Wave 1
9/17 You are on Wave 2


All in China time.

No one has departed from China yet.
I ordered 4 minutes after it opened and got confirmation email for the 22nd within the minute and preparing for shipping an hour after. I have not, however, gotten my shipping notice yet. It seems I'll likely be wave 3 or 4. Don't care so Long and it gets in one the 22nd.

After all, all waves are stopped at destination facilities if they do indeed get in early.
 

jav6454

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Nov 14, 2007
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I kind of regret not getting the Pro Max. Go big or go home lol. I may have to try it next year for sure. I’m seeing where the White Titanium isn’t really white white more silvery maybe. That’s kind of disappointing. When I made my decision I thought it was pretty white.
Well, to be fair, yours will be true white. In the world of dyes and colors, what gives white color its color is a pigment call TiO2 or Titanium Dioxide. In other words, to make white paint, color or ink you need Titanium.

Guess what your iPhone is made off?
 

dweb619_2

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Sep 9, 2015
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Saw this on bluesky today seems they don't understand that refinement is sometimes better than a brand new design.
 

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kid84

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Walk in at Apple Store next Friday , get in line when they open at 8AM . Will I be able to get the Pro Max Natural Titan ?

With those high demand , will they have instock for those who get to local Apple Store early ?
 
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Two Stacks

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I got the 8GB model and I rocked that bad boy until the 3GS.
I got the original iphone in 2007 after they did a $100 price drop. I planned on keeping until the iphone 4, but my hold switch broke right after I finished my 2 year contract. I had to get a 3GS, then a 4S, and when the 5 came, I got that because i don't usually get the S phones.

I consider the 15 to be an S model, and I'm literally only getting it because the phone is my absolute favorite shade of blue. been waiting for this for several years.
 
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