Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Other 🇺🇸 USA - Apple.com - iPhone 15/Plus/Pro/Pro Max/ US Pre-Orders, Orders, and Delivery Status Thread
I am ready to join in the fun!!!. Wow one hour 28 minutes, I listened but did other things till they go to the 15 Pro.Not interested in trading in or either of my two Watches, just do not see enough change in them but I do want the new 15PM. I love that the starting model starts at 256gb which was what I wished I would have ordered last year. I was actually shocked no prices increases.
I am now semi retired only working one job so ready to travel with everyone for our phone arrivals. Just have to get up super early Friday to get my order in. I do have a question I remember 2 yrs ago we were able to set up everything in advance on the Apple site then just had to click it on Friday. Will they do that again?
I am now semi retired only working one job so ready to travel with everyone for our phone arrivals. Just have to get up super early Friday to get my order in. I do have a question I remember 2 yrs ago we were able to set up everything in advance on the Apple site then just had to click it on Friday. Will they do that again?
And there it is. The dongle we have all been waiting for. $29 for a Lightning to USB-C adapter.
I got my order in for the new 9 apple watch. I have the 7 so I'm excited to get an upgrade. I'm also thrilled to have the silver option back. The starlight is pretty but silver will always be my favorite.
I think I'm going to order some of the new FineWoven cases for the 15 Pro. My only device right now that has USB-C is my iPad. I guess I should get a new charging cable too, I think the longer ones versus the short ones in the box.
What accessories is everyone getting? I'm so excited!
I think I'm going to order some of the new FineWoven cases for the 15 Pro. My only device right now that has USB-C is my iPad. I guess I should get a new charging cable too, I think the longer ones versus the short ones in the box.
What accessories is everyone getting? I'm so excited!
I told myself I’d go with blue this year…..then I saw the black titanium. Now I’m torn!!! 🤣🤣
I definitely wanted black this year but the grey one also looks so nice.... Idk which one I'll go for
My Pro Max 1TB only got $650 from Apple financing (e.g., using my Apple Car and trading in). If I want to get higher than that, I have to go to T-Mobile for $1000 back and finance it through them.
I'm definitely getting the 15 Pro Max in 512gb. The only thing I'm having trouble deciding is black titanium or natural. I like the blue, but I've had the pacific blue 12 pro max and want to switch it up.
If I decide to give up my purple 14PM... the natural or the white. The blue looks nice too, though.
Ok - I think I am getting a 15pro - have done this before with this group and excited to be back in it
Excited to get to Titanium black 256gb! Let’s get PRE PRE order going
I'm ready!!!! Let's goooo. I'm sad I missed most of the iPhone 15 Pro presentation because I stupidly scheduled a meeting at 2pm ET. What color is everyone getting?! I might get blue??🌿 Time may have changed our lives
And divided our paths,
But it couldn’t erase the memories
From the hearts
It has been a long since we met.
All of you are the soul of this party,
And I just cannot picture this event without you all
I have been waiting for this moment 🕊️
You Are Cordially Invited
to the
🎊 Get Together iPhone 15 Party! 🎉
First and foremost, I want to personally Thank you for being here. Welcome!
👋 How’s everyone doing? How's life treating you?
Can you believe it? It’s September already and the iPhone 15 line-up was just announced. Yes, It’s that time of the year again. It’s time to place your orders for the new iPhone 15 this coming Friday. I hope you have your passport ready. The rumor is we might be traveling from India this year and not China. I’m not too sure how accurate this is but multiple sources confirmed this. Maybe some of us will be coming from China and some of us will be coming from India. Personally, I really hope this year our international travel itinerary will be coming from India. (If all this is true. This will be the first time ever we will be coming from India). Regardless of the traveling destination, are you ready?
In addition, last year the iPhone 14 USA Pre-Order Thread hit a major milestone. Thanks to all of you. The iPhone 14 USA Pre-Order thread ended up with tremendous results. Below are some highlights:
- Do you have your passport ready?
- Do you have all your travel documents and the itinerary?
- Are you ready to travel from overseas to the U.S.?
All because of you! So, Thank you! Are we going to break another record this year? Time will tell.
- Over 25,000 Posts
- Total Number Pages of 1007 (Each page MacRumors page contains 25 posts)
- Over 1 Million Views
- Over 1,500 Total Votes
With that being said I hope you have your passport ready! Make sure you have enough visa pages because we might be traveling to other countries. We may have to check the visa requirements of the destination country as well. I wish all of you happy and safe travels.
Yours truly,
@TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️
View attachment 2259510View attachment 2259509
View attachment 2258546
Scheduled Dates for iPhone 15, 2023
Apple Event “Wonderlust”:
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM (PST)
Pre-Order Date:
Friday, September 15, 2023 at 05:00 AM (PDT)
Official Launch Date:
Friday, September 22, 2023 (All Day)
Once our orders move to process we should start seeing some movement to 'Preparing For Shipment' over the weekend. This usually happens Saturday evening or Sunday afternoon (PST time).
The iPhone 15 Movement...
Once this happens you should be able to get details on your phone and let the tracking begin!
Here are some notes to help track orders:
If your phone status has changed to "Shipped", you can view the invoice on the Apple site.
That invoice has the serial number on it.
Go to Apple.com, then pick the ORDERS page (the little "shopping bag" icon at the far right on the home page... go to your orders page). Now, login, find your iPhone order... and click on Print All Invoices to see your shiny new iPhone serial number.
Link to track your iPhone via UPS:
https://www.ups.com/track?loc=en_US&requester=ST/
Tracking | UPS - United States
Track one or multiple packages with UPS Tracking, use your tracking number to track the status of your package.
www.ups.com
Detailed Tracking
Another way to find it, enter your phone number + zip:
Track your UPS shipments here using your reference number
If your phone number isn’t working for UPS tracking, use your order number but subtract the last two numbers/letters. For example: Say your order number is: W123456789, You'd put in: W1234567 - make sure to use the tracking by reference feature.
The Birth Place of the Pre-Ordered
iPhone 14 Pro & iPhone 14 Pro Max Decoded
(To be updated)
View attachment 2258759
View attachment 2258551View attachment 2258547View attachment 2258549
Note: Depending on the iPhone 15 Assembly Production Plant location we will determine where your iPhone was assembled.
✈️ Aviation Flight Information ✈️
View attachment 2258625
🇨🇳 🛫 CGO>>>ANC 🛬 🇺🇸
🛫 ANC>>>SDF 🛬
View attachment 2258538
View attachment 2258539
United Parcel Service (UPS) (To be updated)
BOEING 747-8 (Quad-jet) (B748)
UPS91 / 5X91 / N616UP
(ANC) - Anchorage, Alaska > SDF - Louisville, Kentucky
Engine Type: BOEING 747-8 (Quad-jet)
View attachment 22586985X91 (UPS91) United Parcel Service Flight Tracking and History - FlightAware
Track United Parcel Service (5X) #91 flight from Anchorage Intl to Muhammad Ali Intl.
Courtesy: @Brad7
Pure Madness!!!
⏳ The Day Before iPhone Launch ⌛️
View attachment 2258541
UPS Aircrafts can be seen departing from Louisville Kentucky to all over the United States - Thursday, September 15th, 2022 at 04:11 PM (PDT).
Listen to the Live Air Traffic below: Anchorage, Alaska > Louisville, Kentucky.
Airport Detail: PANC | LiveATC.net
www.liveatc.net
When you see the time that your flight leaves China (make sure that the UPS or FedEx info is showing it per China time, or do the math), you can usually narrow it down
For those of you that are not familiar with doing this here's how you can check your order.
Go to UPS's website. Go to tracking. Go to track by reference number. Put the cell phone number associated with your order as the reference number. Put your ZIP Code. Put your country. Hit the track package button. If your phone has shipped it'll come up on UPS's website.
Our Main Goal is to hit the "Import Scan" from Louisville Kentucky. This is our last stopping point before we will say our final goodbyes until we all meet again next September 2023.
The story behind the famous "Import Scan" UPS: Long story short, This is a final approval scan that dictates your iPhone will arrive the next day, guaranteed!
According to UPS, The shipment has cleared import procedures in the receiving country.
Be Aware: Common Scans Include The Following:
View attachment 2258542
What does our tracking look like in the future?
This tracking below only applies to Las Vegas, Nevada. However, we will all be traveling together from (Zhengzhou, China to Lousiville, Kentucky, USA) until we see the "Import Scan" in Louisville, Kentucky. Keep in mind some of us may be left behind in China. It happens every year. (It happened to me last year and the year before). Hopefully, this won't be the case this year. After all, goes well, we will be separated to our final destination, and from there expect a final "Departure Scan" to hit your destination airport.
View attachment 2258545
Disclaimer: UPS scanning might be off for some of us from when we depart from China to Alaska. Sometimes there seems to be a delay in scanning. If that happens to you. Do not panic!
View attachment 2258746
View attachment 2258562
(Descending To Ascending Order)
First UPS Shipping label everyone expected to see. (Usually shows up on Sunday evening). Some of you might get lucky to see it Sunday Morning (PDT).
View attachment 2258686
A mishap with the UPS Flight carrying iPhone 12 Pro Max's. Dated: 11/11/2020
View attachment 2258681
Internal UPS Scan for Government Clearance from China to USA. Dated: 11/12/2020
View attachment 2258903
What did iPhone tracking looked like in 2017? iPhone X.
Story Behind the Famous, “Import Scan” UPS Stamp.
What to do When You Receive an Import Scan UPS Tracking Update?
Generally, receiving this update is good news. Your package has arrived in the destination country and has cleared through the customs process.
If there have been any issues with customs clearance you should already have been notified. (UPS Clearance Information Required is a typical alert if a problem is encountered).
Essentially, your package is now cleared for the next leg of its journey.
In most cases, this will mean being dispatched to a UPS facility (regional or local depending on where the package is in relation to its final destination) where it will be sorted for onward delivery to the recipient.
Disclaimer: When shipping internationally, shipments will need to be cleared by the customs agency of every country it enters into, or departs from.
This way, that country’s government can inspect, keep a record of, and collect any taxes (or ‘duties’) owed for importing or exporting that product. It is a complex procedure that UPS thankfully handles on your behalf. Unfortunately though, because of its complex nature, there can be delays when things go wrong.
If you see ‘import scan’ on your tracking, this means it was able to be cleared successfully – at least, that’s how it’s supposed to be.
More Info: https://jamesmcallisteronline.com/ups-import-scan/
Link to track your iPhone.
Apple iPhone Tracker - FlightAware
FlightAware Tracks Your iPhone Delivery Flightwww.flightaware.com
Missed the Apple Wonderlust Event? Watch it here!
Introducing iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Inventory Checker - Apple Retail Stores
iPhone Inventory Checker - iPhone 16
How to Find the iPhone 16 in Stock? iPhone 16 inventory tracker. Apple inventory tracker. iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16 inventory checkeriphonechecker.herokuapp.com
iPhone 15 Round-Up: Featured by MacRumors Staff
iPhone 15 Pro: Should You Buy? Features, Reviews, Discounts, and More
Apple's 2023 iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max featured a USB-C port instead of Lightning, new zoom camera technology, A17 Pro chips, and more....www.macrumors.com
iPhone 15: Should You Buy? Advice, Features, Ordering
The 2023 iPhone 15 models feature USB-C instead of Lightning, faster A16 chip, the Dynamic Island instead of a notch in the display, upgraded camera...
Previous iPhone Pre-Order Events
iPhone 14 - Pro-Order Thread
https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...ders-and-delivery-status-thread-2022.2357188/
iPhone 13 - Pre-Order Thread
📱🇺🇸(USA) (Apple.com) iPhone 13/Pro/Max/Mini US Pre-orders, Orders, and Delivery Status Thread (2021)🇺🇸🌎
👏 Congratulations to everyone who received their iPhone on Friday, September 24th, 2021! 📱 https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/usa-apple-com-iphone-13-pro-max-mini-us-pre-orders-orders-and-delivery-status-thread-2021.2304502/page-568?post=30342434#post-30342434 Hello all, Looks like our dear...forums.macrumors.com
iPhone 12 - Pre-Order Thread
Apple.com iPhone 12/Pro/Max/Mini Pre-Order/Order Status/Delivery Thread (2020) [Merged]
It’s about that time again! Going to be ordering from Apple again this year if I do go for the 12. Who’s excited? ETA: Also this includes Apple Store orders as well. Not sure how many are actually open for order pickup though.
Photos From Inside a 747 Flying iPhone 6 Units to the U.S. (2014) 👀
Photos From Inside a 747 Flying iPhone 6 Units to the U.S.
As retailers prepare to begin sending out iPhone 6 and 6 Plus pre-orders to customers, shipping company employees behind the scenes are working hard...
View attachment 2258747
🛂 Good Luck and Safe Travels!!! ✈️
Please share your thoughts on which iPhone model you plan on pre-ordering...
Which color, size, and storage?
Are you going to upgrade your iPhone 15 this year?
🌟🌟🌟 Honorary Members 🌟🌟🌟@anjo10 @lazyrighteye @mcvaughan @Sir_Macs_A_Lot @_Spinn_ @Mt44 @Zune55 @Shadowbech @hellojohnny @Flight Plan @naturalstar @heyyitssusan @ksujoel @hungryteresa @ATX_wapiti @valleian @DianaMR @GrumpyMom @Novaoblivion @Bobout @CaptMarvel @Stlcheer @rixa001 @chasers @Mr. Awesome @Reformed @webbuzz @PhillyGuy72 @BreakingKayfabe @Shadowbech @StaceyMJ86 @ShadowGuardian87 @Saladin12 @Jinjin @bradl @bitcloudrzr @DeepIn2U @Whistler Mac @lazyrighteye @imnotthewalrus @sideshowuniqueuser @aes80 @LFC2020 @Leon Ze Professional @Saladin12 @UltimateSyn @Dino F @Sal09 @BugeyeSTI @planteater @ivantheipodder @Banglazed @Wolfs @DanteHicks79 @DeepIn2U @Mr. Brightsider @allan.nyholm @Appleguy84 @JustinCymbal @asdfjkl; @macsplusmacs @Apple_Robert @Jinjin @Chele @swarlos @_Spinn_ @xchellz @Shh @Boardiesboi @Saladin12 @Funny Apple Man @iDarth_Betar @arn @Appleguy84 @tridley68 @Brad7 @Shh @mralexrest @Xoterin @Whistler Mac @Limeybasturd @iSuzan @svish @rixa001 @Kat1661 @brgtul @Saladin12 @Ladyc0524 @dustyblueheron @zakarhino @DarkCole @WhoDatWayne @timeconsumer @compwiz1202 @Shadowbech @JM @hungryteresa @_Spinn_ @chasers @Chele @SFjohn @Morganland @decafjava @jooish @gildeslope @Justin Cymbal @johnmarki @Laryl @oneteam @Stlcheer @russell_314 @Bobout @Sammy in SoCal @alexcue @kuietstorm @Pipper99 @xxray @SloRide™ @rjjacobson @Vegasryn @max2 @MrENGLISH @Samanthab124 @jphall @Gathomblipoob @FlightLevel310 @heyyitssusan @killawat @hovscorpion12 @johnyslats @Saladin12 @Sal09 @IceCool @Leon Ze Professional @redbeard331 @mralexrest @PantherKang @Boardiesboi @iHeartsteve @laffnvegas @dmr727 @phill85 @George Dawes @gagee @Pinkyyy 💜🍎 @dustafa @AbSoluTc @anshuvorty @kostthem @johnmarki @abowlby @Bazooka-joe @AlphaGuitarist
@beach bum @Brad7 @pilotpat @Wolfs @ratspg @julit0 @LasersGoPewPew @Whistler Mac @bevsb2 @Wxchaser @ksujoel @DianaMR @Xoterin @naturalstar @Jinjin @rjjacobson @SloRide™ @redbeard331 @SisterBlue22 @StaceyMJ86 @svish
⭐️⭐️ Honorary Attendees' ⭐️⭐️
... and of course everyone else. All are welcome here, respectively. My apologies in advance if I missed anyone else.
This thread will be updated periodically. Stay tuned!
I also think it looks warm … and judging by the promo photos not that much different from gold. At least compared to my 12pro. (Which looks more like a warm sand tone to me than gold)
Different yes but not as different as one might think if you just read the names…gold vs natural titanium…
I am exited for real life photos…
But I tend to go with natural titanium…
(And I feel the urge to go naked with it…
but I guess I go as overprotective as always and buy some big ugly case…)
IUP people back later today to do presetup for preorder day….
Do I buy a $30 USB-C adapter or a $15 USB-C version of my Glucose meter? 🤣
When going through T-Mobile for the trade in is it like apples where you pay for the phone outright and then the reimburse back to your card? Or Do they do the credit immediately in store and you just pay the remaining balance owed?
Last edited:
Glad to see the usual faces again for our yearly trip!
If I upgrade, I may do iUP this time. if I do the pre-setup, does it go through the screening process ahead of time to ensure everything's good to go?
Me either. I'm on the fence. the only thing that I would upgrade for is because of the lighter weight, but otherwise nothing stuck out to me.